Archive for January, 2010

3 Ways to Get a Will
Jan 29, 2010 - What would your family do if you died tomorrow? Do you have a plan in place to take care of those you love? 3 ways to get a will.

I’ve Got One of the Recalled Toyotas. Now What?
Jan 28, 2010 - With all the problems surrounding the current Toyota recall, many drivers are confused about what they should do next and what their rights are. What you should do varies from nothing to seeing a lawyer. Here are the first steps you should take.

Viewer Question: Who Do I Turn To For Credit Help?
Jan 27, 2010 - Need help with your credit? The way to find it isn't by looking at ads. Because the most trustworthy credit counselors are rarely the most heavily advertised. If you need help, read on.

Viewer Question: How Do I Get A Free Credit Score?
Jan 27, 2010 - If you can navigate the minefield of misleading ads, you might be able to find a free credit report. But you still won't be able to get a free credit score. Here's why.

The 3 Golden Rules of Saving While Shopping
Jan 27, 2010 - The three golden rules of saving while shopping will help you spend less while shopping more.

5 Tips to Save on Your Bowl Bash
Jan 27, 2010 - Throwing a Super Bowl party? Have a memorable event without sacking your budget. Here are a bunch of quick ideas guaranteed to liven up the fun while keeping costs down.

Transferring a Credit Card Balance: A Good Idea?
Jan 26, 2010 - More consumers are now considering a balance transfer due to the rising interest rates on their existing cards. But is this a good idea?

Free Unlimited Calling: Make Google Voice One of Your Five
Jan 26, 2010 - Thanks to Google Voice, you can now get free unlimited calling on your cell phone without paying for a costly unlimited plan.

What Goes Around Comes Around: Lessons from the Great Depression
Jan 26, 2010 - Our nation faces huge economic challenges. But they're not unprecedented. If you'd like to better manage your future, start by looking to the past.

The True Cost of Bad Credit
Jan 25, 2010 - Find out how many points your credit score will drop if you make one of these common mistakes.

New TV for the Superbowl? Don’t Fumble with Rent to Own.
Jan 25, 2010 - You may be tempted to buy a new TV for the big game with nothing down at a rent-to-own store. Bad idea.

4 Reasons Budgets Fail and How to Make One That Won’t
Jan 22, 2010 - 4 reasons most budgets fail and how you can make one that doesn't.

Viewer Question: Are Credit Card Protection Plans Worth $10 a Month?
Jan 21, 2010 - Are credit card protection plans worth the money? In a word, no. Here's why.

How Ron Dealt with Debt: Bankruptcy
Jan 21, 2010 - A heartbreaking, personal story from just one of the 1.4 million Americans who filed bankruptcy last year.

Consumer Financial Protection Agency Floundering
Jan 20, 2010 - A new bill before Congress would establish a watchdog agency to oversee everything from credit cards to mortgage loans.