Holidays are a busy time for all of us, including the scammers and fraudsters working overtime right now to cheat you … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
Avoid phone scams, plus some apps that might help
Since I’ve been working from home full-time, I can’t believe the number of unsolicited phone calls I get. I’m used to … [Read More...]
How to use gift cards to save money
Gift cards and certificates are a favorite holiday or birthday gift for many people who want their loved ones to choose … [Read More...]
12 ways to make extra cash for the holidays
Sometimes the money ends before the month ends. And, at this time of year, we're all confronted with extra expenses - … [Read More...]
FSA vs. HSA: Which health-care tax savings is right for you?
It's open enrollment time in most workplaces, as well as for those who use the Affordable Care Act exchange, which means … [Read More...]
Save money on auto insurance
There’s a lot of wiggle room in between having enough coverage in case of an accident and not paying extra for coverage … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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How We Got Out of Debt by Coloring
This guest post is by Heidi Ifland Nash Our story is not unique in how it begins. We were very “normal”. We were … [Read More...]
Expert advice on digging your way out of debt
When Miranda Marquit started writing about personal finance six years ago, she “was maxed out on my credit cards,” she … [Read More...]
What happened at Equifax and how can you protect yourself
On September 7, 2017, Equifax announced that its massive database of consumer credit data was breached. If you had never … [Read More...]
Credit cards: everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Many consumers have a mixed relationship with credit cards. On one hand, they can lead to cash back, travel rewards, and … [Read More...]
How to pay for your next vacation with rewards points and miles
Summer Hull has taken her family to Hawaii, Walt Disney World, Paris, the Maldives and around the United States to visit … [Read More...]
5 steps to confronting debt and getting ahead
This post is by Greg Johnson of Club Thrifty. Debt sucks. It sucks up your paycheck. It sucks up your energy. Most … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
30-plus discounts teachers can use all year long
Teachers are rarely paid what they're worth. Recognizing that, many businesses offer discounts to teachers year--round. … [Read More...]
Good jobs that don’t require a college degree
There are a lot of ways to handle the high cost of a college education. Most experts agree that the cost will be made up … [Read More...]
Setting up your perfect home office: what you need
If you are lucky enough to work at home full time, or just get an opportunity to work from home occasionally, do not … [Read More...]
How to start your career and your financial life on the right foot
Congratulations, you've ready to start your real job. Welcome to the world of work. Following are some tips you should … [Read More...]
Mortgages
How to buy your first house
Buying your first home is intimidating, and the current economy makes it even tougher. According to a recent article in … [Read More...]
How to buy a house with 5% (or less) down payment
One hurdle many would-be home buyers face – or think they face — is the need to come up with a big chunk of cash to make … [Read More...]
How to pay for major home improvements
Do you want to improve your home? We all do. Your list may include renovating the kitchen, addding a deck, changing … [Read More...]
How to get the best deal on a mortgage
Most people will need a mortgage to buy a home. That means that not only do you need to shop for a home, you need to … [Read More...]
How to get the best refinancing deal
If you're paying an interest rate of more than 5 percent, now may be the time to refinance your home … [Read More...]
College Savings & Strategies
How to score little-known college scholarships
College tuition is outrageous and full scholarships are hard to come by. If a student isn't the valedictorian of a huge … [Read More...]
How to shop for your college student: Don’t
It's finally time to send your first child off to college. The stores are starting to bombard you with tons of … [Read More...]
It’s never too late: Free tuition for senior citizens
One of my favorite public radio shows features an audience quiz, “Things You Should Have Learned in School Had You Been … [Read More...]
Good jobs that don’t require a college degree
There are a lot of ways to handle the high cost of a college education. Most experts agree that the cost will be made up … [Read More...]
13 money tips for new college graduates
It’s college graduation time. That means those of us who have been around the block a few times can’t resist sharing … [Read More...]
