I took a peach pie over to my friend’s house last weekend. This seemingly mundane activity sparked quite an interesting conversation: Friend: I have been meaning to make a... Read more »

Surviving the recession was hard work and recovery may not be quick or easy—but Monday we get to take a break. Labor Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements... Read more »

I sent my dog to jail. And not doggie jail either, he went to the big house for four weeks, bunked with an inmate, and come home a changed dog. Though it... Read more »

My first apartment was a complete mess. I moved there because it was cheap and close to work. The first night I cried because I couldn’t believe this was my life. It was... Read more »

A tweet by @CNNMoney_News lead me to an article about the increasing number of consumers who are using layaway plans to pay for back to school supplies. Honestly, I didn’t even know... Read more »

Sure you’ve heard of Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, but there’s a lesser-known consumer reporting agency worth knowing about. Many banks and credit unions use the services of ChexSystems to... Read more »

While I am all for helping the economy and the environment, the awesome thing about a clunker is that is (hopefully!) paid for in full. If you are one of the more... Read more »

Children between the ages of five and six are good candidates for an allowance. Because the experts I spoke with believe that the primary value of an allowance is to teach children... Read more »

Parents across the country are having the talk with their young adult as he or she heads out the door to college. This year, however, the talk isn’t about sex, drugs and... Read more »