Maximize your tax refund

Your money has been waiting patiently in state and federal treasuries, playing Angry Birds and reading the same issue of Men’s Health over and over again. But now it’s time to bring... Read more »

Beware of mortgage settlement scams

While the landmark $25 billion National Mortgage Settlement was just announced last month, scammers have wasted no time capitalizing on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners. The settlement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servic... Read more »

Seven days of Spring Break: Frugal style

Believe it or not, Spring Break is upon us. And while jetting off to an exotic location to bask in the sun’s warm rays as the kids frolic in the clear water may sound like the... Read more »

Kick the plastic habit

Whether you’ve already quit, or you’re simply considering it, nixing credit cards can be a difficult process. Perhaps you’ve developed a strong dependence on credit and feel as though you need it to... Read more »

Are you protecting yourself?

Personal finances have become increasingly complex, yet hardly a day goes by that doesn’t involve a financial transaction. Realizing that there are those eager to separate consumers from their money and destroy... Read more »