What exactly is an authorized user?

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 »

Quick trick to value time

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 »

Déjà vu

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 »

What does it mean to save?

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 »

What’s the rush?

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 »

Is green the new platinum?

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 »

How to manage your kids & your budget during summer vacation

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 »

Between a rock and a hard place

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 »

What is my time worth?

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 »

Short-term fixes can have long-term consequences

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 »