How to adjust to your new car payment

While I am all for helping the economy and the environment, the awesome thing about a clunker is that is (hopefully!) paid for in full. If you are one of the more... Read more »

Is tying allowance to behavior really such a bad idea?

Children between the ages of five and six are good candidates for an allowance. Because the experts I spoke with believe that the primary value of an allowance is to teach children... Read more »

Is a credit card a must for college students?

Parents across the country are having the talk with their young adult as he or she heads out the door to college. This year, however, the talk isn’t about sex, drugs and... Read more »

First of Credit CARD Act’s amendments to go into effect today

The first of the Federal Credit CARD Act of 2009's amendments to the Truth In Lending Act go into effect today: Card issuers are required to mail/email credit card bills at least 21... Read more »

Frugal tips to ease back-to-school shopping expenses

As the summer season winds down, the start of a new school year is fast approaching. Every new school year presents new challenges and opportunities. The anxiety of back-to-shopping can be enormous... Read more »

Survey Says: Save more for college

Respondents to a new nationwide survey conducted by Money Management International think that parents should save more to help their children afford college. In fact, nearly half (47%) said that parents should... Read more »

Economy calls for a change in college plans

One-third of students are changing their college plans because of the economy according to the 2009 Back to College survey. The nationwide survey, conducted by Money Management International, measured the toll of... Read more »

Lost Luggage- Will I ever find my stuff?

Many travelers know that sinking feeling while standing at the luggage carousel. You keep watching for your suitcase- you will know it will appear in a second. It may look like 57... Read more »

Record Temperatures Call for Resourcefulness

This summer has brought record breaking temperatures to much of the country. That’s no exception for Texas where, in Houston alone, we have topped 100 degrees more than a few times this... Read more »

The Cost of Raising a Child and How You Can Spend Less

For a child born in 2008, middle-income families can expect to spend $221,190 to raise that child from birth through age 17 according to a report released by the U.S. Department of... Read more »