Owning a pet can be one of the most rewarding relationships in your life. Pets are loyal, loving and even provide health … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
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...]
Is it time to buy a car online?
Buying a car is often a stressful and confusing process, with salesman pressuring for the sale while you try to juggle … [Read More...]
10 things college students should learn about money
Heading off to college? Congratulations. You’ll be surprised that much of the learning you’ll do over the next four … [Read More...]
How frugal are you? 25 things frugal people do
Many people choose to be frugal for different reasons. Maybe they were raised to live a frugal life, so it’s second … [Read More...]
How to protect yourself (or your parents) from scams against seniors
We've all heard the sad stories: A senior citizen was fleeced out of his home by an unscrupulous caregiver. A home … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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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...]
Credit card balance transfers: When are they a good deal?
I once had a friend who bragged about never paying interest because she shuffled her credit card balances around … [Read More...]
How to save on shopping using credit card perks
As you make your holiday shopping list, there is one other list you should make, though you may have to check it twice: … [Read More...]
19 ways to save money on your vacation
Planning a vacation? If you're anything like us, you're probably looking for ways to have a great time without spending … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
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...]
Five simple life lessons for my younger self
Recently, I spoke to a group of much younger women to let them in on my secret life lessons. You could certainly … [Read More...]
9 best apps to stay productive on the go
Smartphones are both a curse a blessing. While they may act as an electronic leash hooking us to our employer wherever … [Read More...]
Mortgages
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 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 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...]
How to pay off your mortgage early
The mortgage-burning party may have gone the way of the rotary phone, but that doesn’t mean Americans don’t own their … [Read More...]
College Savings & Strategies
How to find cheap student loans and student loan refinancing
It used to be that federal student loans were always the better choice over private loans. However, in recent years, … [Read More...]
Earn college savings from your shopping
Earning cash for your kid’s college education from money you’d spend anyway is the easiest way to save for college … [Read More...]
10 things college students should learn about money
Heading off to college? Congratulations. You’ll be surprised that much of the learning you’ll do over the next four … [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...]
Six benefits of joining Amazon Student
Attention, college students: Whether you're headed near or far to college this year, you're going to need "stuff." Join … [Read More...]
