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 »
The number of people filing for unemployment benefits is on the rise. In fact, the recent increase left claims at their highest level since late March 2002. If you experience a loss... Read more »
My family belongs to a local pool. It is not the fancy kind of pool; it is basically a hole in the ground with water. That being said, we love our pool.... Read more »
A recent Time/Rockefeller Foundation Poll found that 58% of 18 to 29 year old respondents have had to borrow money from a friend or relative in the past year to meet expenses.
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A review of FDIC statistics shows that where you live can make a big difference in how you pay your credit card bills. In fact, Southeasterners are quite a bit more likely... Read more »
For years, my husband and I have used our cell phones to help us save money and time. Before we make a costly purchase, like for a printer or digital camera, we... Read more »