I am a regular at a local coffee shop where there is a sign that reads “$5 minimum for all credit card purchases.” So far, I have dutifully followed the sign’s suggestion.... Read more »

According to an S&P study released earlier this week, home prices dropped a record 15.4% in the second quarter compared with last year. (Visit CNN.com to see which cities faired the worst.)... Read more »

Ever wish you had a second pair of those favorite shoes? Do you long for a replacement part for that off-brand coffee pot? Want to find a place to do some serious... Read more »

There are two ways to improve your financial situation: spend less or earn more. Unfortunately, spending less is not always an option. Fortunately, making more money may not be as hard as... Read more »

I am hosting 16 couples at my house tomorrow night. Typically, I would consider planning this kind of event to be a financial and emotional nightmare. However, this event is so... Read more »

An Advice Team writer wrote today asking how she can stop spending so much money. I always find this seemingly simple question difficult to answer; overspending issues require you to inject some... Read more »

Lately it seems that there are a lot of things that I NEED to spend money on but definitely do not WANT to spend money on (note: this is the exact opposite... Read more »

Earlier this week, Gallup released statistics that show we are suddenly optimistic about gas prices. In fact, last month, nearly 9 in 10 Americans said gas prices in their local areas would... Read more »

Our Sunday paper landed with a thud this past week. Was it full of news I could use? Was there that much in the world to write about that it would fill... Read more »