Category Archive for: ‘Featured’

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  Updated! Black Friday Coupons: Kohls, Macys, Gap, Best Buy, Target and more!

    As you sift through Black Friday deals today, check out the deals below and add them to your list!  Be safe and tell us about any deals you scored!   Click here: Save 20% on your Black Friday purchase + $15 Kohl’s Cash + [...]

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  Advice: Should You Lend Money To A Significant Other?

  Given that many around us are experiencing financial hardships, it’s not uncommon that a romantic partner would ask to borrow money.  Today’s issue centers on whether or not you should lend or borrow money from a significant other. This can be tempting but before reach [...]

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  Early Black Friday Discounts from RetailMeNot: Shop Now!

  Check out these newly released Black Friday deals from RetailmeNot below.  When you’re done, also check out the widget in the sidebar to check for some of your favorite retailers. Top 3 Quick Coupons   1. Store.Sony.com Save up to 40% on Sony Internet TVs [...]

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  The Fairytale of “Good Debt”: Like Santa Claus, It Doesnt Exist

  That’s right, there’s no such thing as good debt.  Yet, just 5 years ago, this is the toxic drool that financial aid administrators and mortgage brokers fed borrowers in hopes of sealing the deal on a new loan. Yesterday’s post surrounding 5 Myths About Student [...]

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  5 Myths About Student Loan Forgiveness: Debunked (+ Sign The Petition!)

  The Washington Post published an article this morning which centered on the myths around student loan forgiveness.  Admittedly I was irritated because I find the writer’s statements intellectually insulting and disingenuous. Before I go in on this article, yes, I am well aware that many [...]

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  Save Money Series: Chopping Down Wedding Expenses

  Over the last few weeks, several friends, family members and acquaintances have gotten engaged which of course has prompted discussions around wedding planning and the inevitable, how much will all of this cost?  Your wedding should be memorable, but it shouldn’t break the bank.  Check [...]

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  13 Ways To Save Money On Auto Insurance

  For quite some time I’ve enjoyed pretty low rates from my auto insurance company.  Like you, I’m sure you don’t want your hard earned money going to something that you hope you’ll rarely use.  Still, it is one of life’s necessities that you can’t live [...]

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  Considering Bad Credit Debt Consolidation? Check Out These Pros and Cons

  Financial independence is at the core of the American Dream. No one sets out fresh out of college with aspirations and hopes of being dead broke at the end of their life! But the unfortunate reality is that scores of people find themselves in significant [...]

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  Mortgage Modification Options: HAMP vs HARP vs HAFA (Avoid Foreclosure!)

  Countless homeowners are underwater with no real understanding of their options for a loan modification or refinance.  In fact, many are facing foreclosure and unsure what their next move should be.  Do I  allow the property to foreclose or get a loan modification?  Do I [...]

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  Credit Repair 101: Obtain And Inspect Your Credit Report

  This week we will be reviewing how to repair your credit.  Today we’ll start with the basics:  obtaining and reviewing a copy of your credit report. First, you should know that there are 3 credit reporting agencies: Experian, Transunion and Equifax.  Once you get a [...]

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• Safe Mode Essentials: How To Operate On Low/No Income

  With the threat of a double dip recession on the horizon I’ve had many friends ask how to function in a financially efficient manner due to the recent loss of a job.  I often refer to this as “Safe Mode”.  The Windows PC types probably [...]

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  Financial Abuse: 6 Signs And What You Can Do About it

  Financial abuse is something that we rarely hear about since it is often insidious and wrapped up in the confines of an abusive relationship.  Very rarely do the women in these relationships speak of the issue because of the shame attached to having to account [...]

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  Is Your Bank Charging New Debit Card Fees? Check Out 5 Alternatives!

  If you’re like many consumers, you’re mad as hell about the big banks charging monthly fees for the privilege of using your debit card!  Due to a new law which cuts the fee that banks charge merchants from 44 to 21 cents, this results in [...]

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• New Job? 6 Ways To Make Yourself Indispensable

  photo credit: ? One of the most interesting lessons I’ve learned recently is how to make yourself indispensable to an organization while making your boss look good.  This my friends is key to making yourself valuable.  Some of you may think it’s not your job [...]

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  Unemployed + Bad Credit? New Bills Ban Credit and Employment Status Discrimination

  Being unemployed with bad credit is often a death sentence when searching for a new job.  Why?  Some employers have taken to adding the following to job postings: “Must be currently employed” In this economy, that doesn’t make any sense!  The argument is that people [...]

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