When the income decreases, it is pays to set priorities

The number of people filing for unemployment benefits is on the rise.  In fact, the recent increase left claims at their highest level since late March 2002. If you experience a loss... Read more »

Coming to terms with unit costs

My family belongs to a local pool. It is not the fancy kind of pool; it is basically a hole in the ground with water. That being said, we love our pool.... Read more »

Think twice before asking your friends for money

A recent Time/Rockefeller Foundation Poll found that 58% of 18 to 29 year old respondents have had to borrow money from a friend or relative in the past year to meet expenses. ... Read more »

Yee haw! SW has lowest rate of unpaid credit card debt

A review of FDIC statistics shows that where you live can make a big difference in how you pay your credit card bills.  In fact, Southeasterners are quite a bit more likely... Read more »

Want the best deal? Hop on the phone.

For years, my husband and I have used our cell phones to help us save money and time.  Before we make a costly purchase, like for a printer or digital camera, we... Read more »

My passion? Cheap art.

I was complaining to a co-worker the other day about the fact that I do not really have a passion for anything.  I jog, but don’t really love it.  I read, but... Read more »

I love it when things come together

Tuesday night, I worked on a post lamenting about the fact that there are more weight loss reality shows  (NBC’s The Biggest Loser, Discovery Health’s X-Weighted, and Oxygen’s new Dance Your @**... Read more »