Sample Letter to Dispute Billing Errors

If you find a billing error, time is of the essence. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) you must notify the creditor in writing within 60 days after the first bill... Read more »

Payback time: How to repay your student loans

I recently met a 30-something woman who was selling her home so that she would have more money to repay her student loans. As she put it: "I finally realized that this... Read more »

Get the best of both worlds with your tax refund

Are you a spender or a saver?  If you answered "both," the IRS has a program for you! As authorized by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS now offers taxpayers the opportunity to split... Read more »

A chicken in every yard?

The economy is bringing out the inner farmers of many city dwellers. In fact, there is a growing trend for urban families to raise their own chickens. In addition to... Read more »

Does your car have a personality all its own?

A study co-authored by a Florida State University researcher found that many people see human facial features in the front end of cars that dictate the cars’ personalities. When polled by the... Read more »

Looking at the economy through rose colored glasses

Tired of the doom and gloom, my coworker asked to me to help her think of possible upsides to the economic downturn.  While we didn't quite uncover a silver lining, we did... Read more »

For richer or poorer?

This is a guest post from Anna Nguyen, Marketing Specialist and soon-to-be bride. With all of the details to mull over like what... Read more »

Your friend is in financial trouble; here is what she wants you to know

It is well documented that financial problems can negatively impact romantic relationships, but what is less discussed is the impact of money issues on friendships. I know from personal experience that financial... Read more »

Are chocolate credit cards next?

It's a sign of the times when chocolate coins don't cut it anymore. As my son said, "I guess we're just eating up a lot more money!" Old: New: Read more »

Money advice from kids to grown-ups

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of talking with several elementary school children about money. On camera, I asked them to give some financial advice to grown-ups. Some of their great... Read more »