Credit cards for the “credit challenged,” Part II
Secured credit cards--like "training wheels" for those new to credit, and a very respectable way to heal an unhealthy credit history.
View ArticleTax Refunds: have your cake, just eat it later.
The tax refund check is in. What will happen to it next?
View ArticleIdentity theft and keeping an eye on accounts
Protect yourself against identity theft with online banking, eStatements, credit/debit card registration and identity theft protection.
View ArticleWho are you? Who who who who?
You know--or at least suspect--that your identity's been stolen. What do you do now?
View ArticleSaving small but safe
Low-risk but low-yield savings and investments. Where to put your "emergency" stash so it'll be there when you need it.
View Article401K: Roll over? or fetch?
Like many people in this "interesting" economy, you've changed jobs. What's the best strategy for that 401K?
View ArticleHybrid 401Ks–more mileage for your money?
No one wants to run out of money--not now, and certainly not at age 85. How do you build a retirement now that'll last, no matter how long you do?
View ArticleReady for a Refi?
There's a whole lot of shouting going on right now: mortgage rates are at historic lows, there's a glut of available housing on the market at prices that seem a whole lot more affordable than they have...
View ArticleWealth, the socially responsible way
Just in time for Earth Month, there are rumors that right now is a pretty good time to think about investing in green stocks. We have an administration in the White House that is very friendly to...
View ArticleJumbo Skimp–saving money through miserly means!
First, let me apologize for neglecting this blog. I've been down with a wretched cold that had me considering writing my next post about wills and estate planning. But I seem to be at the tail end of...
View ArticleConversation with JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly
I recently had the opportunity to talk at length with JD Roth, author of the blog Get Rich Slowly. Recently chosen by Money Magazine as the "Most Inspiring" money blog out there, Get Rich Slowly is an...
View ArticleConversation with JD Roth of “Get Rich Slowly”–part II
I recently had the opportunity to talk at length with JD Roth, author of the blog Get Rich Slowly. Recently chosen by Money Magazine as the "Most Inspiring" money blog out there, Get Rich Slowly is an...
View ArticleIn the maw of the credit crunch
The celebrations over the new regulations on credit cards had barely begun when the bad news started flooding in. "You want credit card bills that you can predict and interest rates you can count on...
View ArticleCharitable Choices, Guided Giving
Many people include charitable giving as part of their budget: 10% or even more is built in to their program. This, I think, is admirable. I tend to be a little more haphazard in my giving--I give when...
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