Posts by Guest Blogger
You Got a Refund? Rethink Your Plan
May 01, 2013 - Getting a refund is a good idea only if you lack the discipline to save money on your own.
11 Top Excuses Traffic Cops Hear
Apr 30, 2013 - A new survey by Insurance.com ranks popular excuses drivers give to police when stopped for a potential violation.
Review: Citi Forward Card for College Students
Apr 30, 2013 - This card can provide a much better rewards program than most student credit cards if you can qualify.
Ask an Expert: Will Opening a New Credit Card Hurt My Credit Score?
Apr 25, 2013 - Used responsibly, a new credit card account can help you build your credit score. But what exactly does that mean?
Call Me Just About Anything — but Don’t Call Me Cheap
Apr 25, 2013 - Being frugal has an almost heroic quality these days. Being cheap is never classy.
Un-Total Your Wrecked Car
Apr 24, 2013 - Sometimes it's not in your best interest to let the insurance company declare your damaged vehicle a total loss.
Review: Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card From American Express
Apr 23, 2013 - The SkyMiles earned with this card never expire, but the card does have some drawbacks.
10 Best States to Make a Living
Apr 23, 2013 - Despite the sluggish economic recovery, some places are posting favorable conditions for job seekers.
Ask an Expert: Can I Get a Cash-Back Card With Average Credit?
Apr 18, 2013 - It's no secret: The best rewards credit cards are reserved for those with stellar credit. But that doesn't mean those with average credit can't join in the fun.
How to Raise Your Kids to Be Losers
Apr 18, 2013 - Here are six easy steps to make sure your kids grow up to be morons about money and personal finance.
Who’s Going to Get Free Birth Control?
Apr 17, 2013 - Think you'll no longer have to pay for contraceptives? Not so fast.
Review: Simmons First Visa Platinum
Apr 16, 2013 - If you have excellent credit and tend to carry a balance from time to time, this card may be a good addition to your wallet.
Who Can You Add to Your Health Plan?
Apr 15, 2013 - Health insurance companies have to draw the line somewhere. Here's that line.
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card to Save on Gas?
Apr 11, 2013 - If you have a road trip in your future, you can't control the price of gas but you can earn some cash back when you fill up.
Recent News May Signal the Future of Mortgage Rates
Apr 10, 2013 - Small increases in mortgage interest rates can translate into thousands in additional expenses over the life of a loan. Are mortgage rates heading higher?
