Professor Charles Xavier is one rich guy. Indeed, Professor X comes from money, and he uses his money to create a special school for mutants on his family’s estate. However, Professor X might be at a disadvantage when it comes to the IRS. After all, …

For all of my life and especially through my financial struggles the assumption that money troubles are tied to morality and that people with debt troubles are somehow morally broken or moral failures and need to repent at their very hour of need, persist. It’s …

We all want a great credit score. A good credit score can open a number of doors. Mr. Fantastic, genius that he is, knows that a good credit score is about more than just getting approved for a loan, and getting good interest rates on …

Billionaire Tony Stark’s living depends on the high-tech gadgets his company makes (although he keeps the best for himself). However, when the economy is tanking customers — including governments — can’t afford to buy his high-priced toys. The good news is that there a number …

Before Steve Rogers became Captain America, he knew a few things about financial difficulty. He was the son of Irish immigrants. His father died while he was only a child, and during his teen years, Rogers’ mother died. And, of course, Rogers, born in 1917, …

If you want to do a little detective work on your finances, one of the best places to start is your credit report. In fact, if you are a detective, you might need to know what’s in your credit report. After all, many of those employing people …

We hear a lot about the coming zombie apocalypse. If the zombies do attack, and start a take over, you will need to make sure  that you are financially prepared. In fact, it is time to prepare now, shoring up your situation in the event …

Halloween is next week, and many people are trying to figure out what to be. Predictably, Muammar Gaddafi has surged into popularity as a costume choice. And it’s a fairly scary looking costume. While you could make your own, of course, some of the masks …

Let’s be honest: The Man of Steel is severely lacking in the wardrobe department. He doesn’t even have pants. Instead, he flies around in tights. Sure, Clark Kent has plenty of slacks, but Superman needs a wardrobe overhaul. Unfortunately, it costs money to have a …

For many Americans, the world of personal finance is a magical, mystical place, similar to the world of Harry Potter. You can read about it, and you can even participate in some way, but it’s not something you think of as tangible and “real.” Many …