Personal finance - The Durango Herald

What’s the real cost of your debt?

A few days ago, I was discussing debt with a new client. The interest payments were killing him. He said repeatedly that they were his primary motivation for getting out of debt. ...

DATE: Mar 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Say ‘I do’ to talking about money

Arguments about money are the top predictor of divorce. Fights about kids, sex, in-laws or anything else for that matter take a back seat to money, says Sonya Britt, a researcher ...

DATE: Feb 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Outsmarting their debt

To lower housing costs, creativity, sacrifice are key

DATE: Jan 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can you make it past a week?

Oft-abandoned resolutions really help – if you’re realistic and persistent

DATE: Jan 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Step by step, you can master your money

When I picked up the 656-page tome, I was curious. During the bustle of Noel Night at Maria’s Bookshop, Tony Robbins’ new book grabbed my attention. I was familiar with Robbins fr...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

The holidays don’t have to be stressful

Just when you thought life was stressful enough – working, parenting, overbooking your schedule – the holidays arrive. Parties, gift-buying and family gatherings can add additiona...

DATE: Dec 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

There’s more behind low gas prices

Falling oil prices can try patience of small investors

DATE: Dec 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Thermostat know-how can go long way during winter

As Americans experience the start of winter – in some cases, an extreme winter – it’s time to get out the sidewalk salt and clean the furnace. And, usually, to turn up the heat. H...

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Housing alliance offers path to your first home

Buying a home in La Plata County is a hardship for many working people. So far in 2014, the median price of a home in the county is $336,200, and, in Durango, it’s even higher at $390,000. ...

DATE: Nov 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

How well do you know your dough?

If Durango High School students come home next week asking how well their parents know their dough, they won’t be asking about bread. The program Know Your Dough will be collabora...

DATE: Oct 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Different beliefs about money can test couples

Are your money beliefs stressing out your partner? Surely, if your partner’s money beliefs were troubling you, you would know. Most of us have attitudes about money that are diffe...

DATE: Aug 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy