There seems to be a lot of confusion about the role of an authorized user on a credit card account. An authorized user is someone who has permission to use another person’s...		Read more »
	
		
		A few weeks back, I wrote about my efforts to try and calculate what my time is worth. Thankfully, I just read an article in Real Simple magazine about quick and easy...		Read more »
	
		
		In the past six years, I have answered more than 30,000 individual consumer questions asked to MMI’s Advice Team. Actually, it might be more accurate to say that I have answered the...		Read more »
	
		
		Today’s research lead to a startling conclusion: I don’t know the meaning of the word ‘save.’ The following definitions of the word ‘save’ appear in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
    Save,...		Read more »
	
		
		The back-to-school sale on Macs is happening now.  During yesterday’s trip to the mall, I had to wade through fleece-lined boots to find the flip-flops (on sale!) When I got home, I...		Read more »
	
		
		The word green has been commonly associated with two things: money and nature. Now, the greens are coming together as more credit card issuers create products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. Here...		Read more »
	
		Keeping children occupied during the summer can get expensive.  Trips to the movies, swim lessons, toys, and meals-on-the-run can quickly turn into budget breakers.  Here are some kid-friendly ways to enjoy a...		Read more »
	
		Last night at dinner, I overheard a man say that the high price of gas was forcing him to start charging for his once free in-home repair estimates.  Since I was eavesdropping,...		Read more »
	
		
		Recently, I met a couple who were very dedicated to following the program outlined in the book Your Money or Your Life.  I have not read the book myself, but it is...		Read more »
	
		
		According to a recent study by AARP, many Americans are risking their financial futures in order to fulfill with an immediate need.  In fact, 23% of consumers surveyed by AARP said that...		Read more »