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Halloween tricks or treats come along only once a year, but the consequences of financial decisions usually last far past the next spooky holiday. Options that seem good on the surface, if not handled properly, can have long-lasting negative consequences.

The results of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s (NFCC) fifth annual Financial Literacy Survey released this week suggest some troubling contradictions.

What major life-changing events do those in their 20’s need to start planning for to be financially prepared and help avoid a quarter-life crisis?

When a credit card company issues you a credit card and you pay regularly on the account, everything is fine. But what happens if you stop paying on the account?

Homeownership has long been touted as the American Dream; yet it is not necessarily the best choice for all Americans. Despite the decline in the housing market, owning a home can have its privileges. However, there are some situations where it makes more sense to rent.

The NFCC survey allowed consumers to grade themselves on their knowledge of personal finance, and 34 percent, or more than 77 million people, gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F.

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, April's blog posts were written by consumers whose lives have improved as a result of their debt repayment efforts. While every story is worth hearing, we received so many wonderful stories that we were unable to publish them all. Following are excerpts from some of the unpublished letters that I found particularly moving.

Imagine what might happen if we were to normalize positive financial behaviors. Who knows, maybe the Joneses are people worth comparing ourselves to.

Four exercises to increase your bottom line and build a better monthly budget.

Even when consumers are under considerable financial stress, such as facing foreclosure or overwhelming debt, they should be knowledgeable of their options and wise to avoid offers that sound too good to be true.

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