“RE: Coffee filters…who knew!”

Many of you have probably received an email with a similar title (probably from your mother), toting the multipurpose-ness of common household items. If it's not coffee filters, it's another seemingly common... Read more »

Service contracts are sometimes a disservice

If you buy a product that has the potential of breaking down mechanically, you probably have the option to insure your purchase. In fact, extended service contracts are offered on everything from... Read more »

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Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for spring cleaning. In addition to cleaning your house, you should also take this opportunity to get your financial paperwork in order.... Read more »

Home Improvement ROI

Because a home is still one of the biggest investments most people will make, it pays to spend a little money and time protecting its value. According to Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs.... Read more »

Preparing for tax time video

Have you thought about your taxes yet? If you’re like many Americans, you will procrastinate as long as you can—especially if you suspect that you might owe the... Read more »

How to add a statement to your credit reports

If your request to remove an erroneous item on your credit report is denied after going through the dispute process, Section 611b of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) entitles you to... Read more »

What causes a credit card to stop working?

That black stripe on the back of a credit card is a magnetic strip, often called a magstripe, formed of iron-based particles that somehow organize themselves to store and communicate information. When... Read more »

Deciding what your garden will grow

Hints of spring are everywhere and while it is still too early to plant your outdoor garden, it is definitely not too early to think about it.  Whether you have a very... Read more »

Financial Pyramid offers spending guidelines

Wouldn’t budgeting be simple if there was one formula that fits every person in every situation? Unfortunately, money management is not one-size-fits-all. Of course, there are formulas out there that you can... Read more »

When it comes to money, what is “normal”?

I’ve always thought that comparing yourself to the Joneses is a bad thing; however, reports by Opower prove that this is not always the case. Consumers who are able to compare their... Read more »
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