Author: Guest Blogger

Totaled in Kansas, Not in Colorado

Guest Blogger on July 31, 2014

Thresholds for totaling a car vary by state and could affect whether your car is sent to the scrap heap or the body shop.

A New Hope for Student Loan Defaulters

Guest Blogger on July 30, 2014

A change to the federal student loan program presents a huge opportunity to borrowers who have defaulted on their loans from the government.

10 Things Not to Buy for Your College-Bound Student

Guest Blogger on July 29, 2014

College is expensive, so parents should save money any way they can. Here are 10 items they can cut, without anyone noticing.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in August

Guest Blogger on July 28, 2014

PCs and travel are hot, big-screen TVs and Apple aren’t so much, in DealNews’ August buying guide.

The Shocking Secrets of Hoarders

Guest Blogger on July 28, 2014

Used kitty litter. Boxes of empty pill bottles. Rat droppings. An Insure.com survey reveals the disturbing details of hoarding.

7 Years Later, I Owed More on My Student Loans Than When I Started Paying

Guest Blogger on July 24, 2014

Sharon Cece borrowed $10,000 in student loans in 2004 to finish her bachelor’s degree. Seven years later, she discovered she owed $11,060.

12 Words Never to Say to Your Insurance Company

Guest Blogger on July 23, 2014

Saying the wrong thing can cause confusion and delay with your insurance claim, or even denial.

A Mortgage Shocker That’s on the Way for 800,000 Homeowners

Guest Blogger on July 22, 2014

At-risk homeowners who modified their mortgages through HAMP to help them stave off foreclosure have a new problem: looming interest rate increases.

9 Impulse Purchases You Instantly Regret

Guest Blogger on July 21, 2014

It’s buying useless stuff like this that keeps you from saving money and having an emergency fund in the bank.

What Really Happens If I Bounce a Check?

Guest Blogger on July 17, 2014

Most people know they shouldn’t bounce checks. Besides causing embarrassment, if you don’t deal with a bounced check, it can cause you a lot of problems.

The Best Days to Find Online Coupons

Guest Blogger on July 16, 2014

Here are the best times of the month and year to find online coupon codes from major retailers.

10 Signs You Need to Update Your Car Insurance Policy

Guest Blogger on July 15, 2014

If you fail to review your coverage, you could be missing out on discounts or have insufficient coverage.

What Your Credit Card Number Means

Guest Blogger on July 14, 2014

Credit cards numbers are like vehicle identification numbers or VINs, in that each digit has importance.

9 Surprising Ways Identity Theft Can Hurt You

Guest Blogger on July 14, 2014

It can affect your employment, your insurance rates and your medical care, among other facets of your life, and also land you in jail.

7 Unconventional Yet Proven Ways to Land the Job You Want

Guest Blogger on July 11, 2014

Some job seekers have tried over-the-top methods, like billboards and mailed shoes, to get noticed by potential employers. You don’t need to be so unorthodox to get the job you want.

Are Americans More in Debt Than the Rest of the World?

Guest Blogger on July 10, 2014

Americans have a global reputation for being bad at soccer and good at spending money they don’t have. But it might be time to challenge those beliefs.