Posts by Guest Blogger
Best and Worst Things to Buy in October
Oct 01, 2012 - Say yes to denim and car deals this October, but say no to big appliances. Which other products are worth buying or avoiding?
5 Easy Steps to Greater Financial Security
Sep 27, 2012 - Saving for retirement is really about small moves that add up over the years. Here are my five favorites.
How Much Bad Service Should I Put Up With?
Sep 26, 2012 - A reader asks about how to receive better customer service from the cable company. The answer? You might not be able to. But there's still a happy ending.
Do You Have a Fragmented Credit Report?
Sep 25, 2012 - You can have three credit reports from one credit agency. It sounds crazy, but it happens. And it's not a good thing.
16 Tips to Make Haggling Work for You
Sep 24, 2012 - If you haggle only at car dealers, yard sales, and flea markets, you're leaving money on the table.
10 Reasons Why I Hate Bottle Redemption Fees
Sep 20, 2012 - Refunds on bottles and cans annoy me – because they don't help me, the manufacturers, or the environment.
How to Reduce the Cost of a Lost Smartphone
Sep 19, 2012 - If you lose your smartphone, you can get it replaced easily – but not cheaply.
How to Get an iPhone 5 for Free
Sep 17, 2012 - But first, we host an iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 5 face-off.
9 Things We Routinely Overpay For
Sep 13, 2012 - While it’s true that many times you get what you pay for, it’s also just as true that sometimes you don’t.
401(k)’s for the Self-Employed
Sep 12, 2012 - Yes, you can be the only one participating in a 401(k). Here are the pros and cons.
Money-Saving Ways to Eliminate Pet Odors
Sep 10, 2012 - We love our pets, but not always the way they smell. But there are ways to remove those odors without overspending.
I’m Not Rich, but I’m Financially Free: Here’s How
Sep 06, 2012 - I’m not rich, but I am financially free. It’s important to understand that the two are not the same thing.
What’s an 801(k)? And Why Should I Care?
Sep 05, 2012 - No, it's not a double 401(k). It's a made-up term for an investment vehicle that, if done right, can earn you real money.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September
Sep 04, 2012 - We've mined the archives of sales and coupons from the past few summers to find out the best and worst things to buy this month.
Why Donating Free Time Is Good For You
Sep 03, 2012 - Unemployed? Volunteer your way out of the depression.
