The dos and don’ts of establishing credit

There are multiple reasons why people may want to establish new credit. They may be new entrants into the world of credit, or are perhaps trying to reestablish credit after a financial... Read more »

How to avoid a huge end-of-year holiday bill

Believe it or not, holiday shopping starts to heat up during the final days of summer. By the time Labor Day rolled around, one in six Americans had already started work on their... Read more »

Make the most of your garden before winter

It’s not quite October, and the forecast calls for snow tonight. In preparation, I made a mad dash into the garden to harvest as many vegetables as possible (last year, I waited... Read more »

Sandi’s debt repayment journal

I have the pleasure of reading a lot of great letters from people who have successfully repaid their debt. Recently, I received an email from Sandi in Massachusetts with her 3-year personal... Read more »

Are you prepared for the unexpected?

People can quickly go from prosperity to poverty with the strike of a hurricane, wild fire, flood, or other natural disaster. To better prepare people in the event of an emergency, September... Read more »

Savvy scavengers can save at the salvage grocery store

If you like searching for deals at the dollar stores, maybe it is time to take it to the next level. I recently saw a news story about the growth of sales... Read more »

How to stay fit when money is tight

Many of us exercise to maintain good health. Others want to lose weight or relieve stress. The motivation may vary, but exercise is a common theme in many of our lives. According... Read more »

Want a free fashion update? Set up a swap

On Saturday, I attended a clothing swap hosted by some amazing women: @gwenbell, @srslyliz, and @sarahjbray. It was a fun social event that also benefited a great cause—all leftover clothing was donated... Read more »

It’s time for a health insurance check-up

A 2009 MetLife survey found that 90 percent of employees plan to keep or increase work benefits as their company's open enrollment season approaches. The survey also showed that 64 percent of... Read more »

Ten reasons to love online banking & billing

As people become more comfortable with electronic banking, it is easy to see why they favor the mouse to the pen. In addition to convenience, banking online can help you quickly detect... Read more »