Do you want cash for your old clunker?

Cash for Clunkers, or the $1 billion government funded program officially named Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), looks to be getting an extension. Congress is planning... Read more »

Back to school scavenging: Smart or a little sad?

It’s time to once again purchase school supplies. Before we made our annual trip to the store for supply shopping, I decided to take a quick look at my daughter’s list first.... Read more »

Break away from the ‘not-so-goodie’ bags

Children between preschool and preteen get invited to a lot of birthday parties. At the end of most of these parties, guests receive what is called a “goodie bag.” In fact, I... Read more »

Debt has different consequences in different states

As a consumer, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities. This is particularly true if you fall behind on debt payments. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act... Read more »

Consumers ask about debt collection & their rights

Our Advice Team answers thousands of consumer questions each year. Writers most often ask about their rights when it comes to debt collection. In case you are struggling with debt collection and... Read more »

Older Americans struggling with debt

More senior citizens are taking on excessive credit card debt, leaving them financially vulnerable. Reduced retirement savings due to the stock market, increased medical costs, and fixed incomes leave many seniors no choice... Read more »

Earn an “A” in personal finance this semester

It’s an exciting and scary time in many young adults’ life – heading to college. There’s so much freedom in being a college student. It’s a four-year adventure! However, sometimes as young... Read more »

Grout Paint: Your bargain bathroom makeover

The Problem Nothing strikes fear into the heart of this bride-to-be like the bachelor pad bathroom. Perhaps you didn’t hear me. I said... Read more »

Containing the cost of collection obsession

Most people collect something. Before you disagree, take a good look around—becoming a collector can sneak up on you. For example, I didn’t mean to collect things that resemble pigs, but when... Read more »

Become a Super Consumer

Most kids have some idea of what they want to be when the grow-up. Unfortunately, landing a position as a pirate or princess isn’t always easy. On the other hand, one thing... Read more »