Spending some time preparing your car for winter not only can help prevent a breakdown or accident, but it can also save … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
Does your pet need food stamps? Resources for pet care when you can’t afford it
Owning a pet can be one of the most rewarding relationships in your life. Pets are loyal, loving and even provide … [Read More...]
4 money talks to have with your family
Finances are a family affair, and there’s no better time than the present to take stock of your spending and saving. … [Read More...]
When mobile payment apps can cost you
When you're out to dinner with a group and it's time to split the tab, the odds keep getting better that someone is … [Read More...]
Are ‘buy now, pay later’ alternatives to layaway a good idea?
If you're old enough to remember shopping before the Internet, you might remember the layaway desk at department stores. … [Read More...]
5 little-known ways to apply to colleges for free
Five hundred dollars to apply to college? That's what my high school senior almost spent. No, she didn't fall for some … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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When you're out to dinner with a group and it's time to split the tab, the odds keep getting better that someone is … [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...]
6 things you’re wasting money on — and how to stop
Are you wasting your money?Too many of us get to the end of the month, look at our dwindling bank account balances … [Read More...]
How to wipe out debt — this time, for good
Many people believe getting out of debt is all about math: spending less than you earn and paying the difference to your … [Read More...]
How to negotiate a lower credit card interest rate
Trying to pay down debt? One thing holding you back is likely the interest you pay on your credit cards. The high rate … [Read More...]
How to save on shopping using credit card perks
As you make your shopping list, there is one other list you should make, though you may have to check it twice: What … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
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...]
Legitimate work-at-home-jobs you can do now
More and more companies are open to the idea of remote work these days. What kind of jobs are these? They vary widely, … [Read More...]
Craft a killer résumé without paying someone to do it
If you're looking to take advantage of a hot job market, applying for your first job or wanting to change careers, … [Read More...]
How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
A new job usually comes with a big cost: a new wardrobe. Your first office job will call for a whole new wardrobe. Your … [Read More...]
Mortgages
Should you pay off your mortgage?
One of the more hotly debated issues in personal finance is whether you should pay off your mortgage early. As with most … [Read More...]
What to do if you can’t pay your rent
As a new month approaches, many tenants are panicked about how to scrape together the money for next month’s … [Read More...]
What to do if you can’t pay your bills
There’s no doubt that for many people have suffered a big toll on their finances. Whether you’re down an income (or two) … [Read More...]
What to look for in a starter home
You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with … [Read More...]
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...]
College Savings & Strategies
5 little-known ways to apply to colleges for free
Five hundred dollars to apply to college? That's what my high school senior almost spent. No, she didn't fall for some … [Read More...]
7 ways to get free money for college
My niece, Kendalynne Hohe, a kindergarten teacher in Independence, Mo., is an expert at finding free money for college. … [Read More...]
Free or cheap SAT and ACT test prep
College admission pressure is getting more intense, and both students and parents are feeling the heat. Many, seeing SAT … [Read More...]
Top 10 sites for college financial aid
If you have college-bound children, you probably spend a lot of your day worrying about how you could possibly afford to … [Read More...]
10 things to know before you fill out the FAFSA
Filling out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the single most important thing you can do to … [Read More...]
