Author: Allison Martin
How to Get Credit Card and Bank Fees Reversed
Allison Martin on August 22, 2016
Hit with a surprise fee on your credit card or bank statement? If you take action, you can reduce or eliminate these charges. Here’s how.
10 Reasons Merchants Reject Your Credit Card
Allison Martin on August 5, 2016
Did a rejected credit card leave you stranded at the point of sale? Knowing why this happens can help you avoid such mishaps in the future.
10 Tips for Having a Killer Garage Sale
Allison Martin on June 20, 2016
As the weather warms, yard sale season is heating up. These tips will help you get more for your unwanted stuff.
13 Fitness Hacks That Can Simplify Your Workouts
Allison Martin on April 22, 2016
Some everyday fitness hacks can keep you motivated to exercise when free time is scarce.
11 Essential Money Matters to Discuss Before Marriage
Allison Martin on April 20, 2016
Planning a wedding? Here’s what you really need to talk about — personal finance and money matters that will be with you when the flower arrangements are long gone.
21 Tricks to Make Groceries Last Longer
Allison Martin on April 4, 2016
A few simple moves can extend the life of bananas, tomatoes, bread, milk and many other items.
17 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a 4-Year Degree
Allison Martin on March 21, 2016
Opting to forgo college doesn’t have to mean opting for low pay.
10 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Save You Thousands
Allison Martin on December 30, 2015
Making a few small changes to your money habits can pay big dividends throughout 2016. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions that will help you rake in the cash.
14 Little Things That Make Life Easier
Allison Martin on December 3, 2015
Because life is too short to spend on irritation and frustration, here are some simple hacks to deal with common problems from brain freeze and stinky shoes to clogged drains.
12 Overlooked Costs of Renting an Apartment
Allison Martin on November 24, 2015
If you’re planning to rent an apartment, the advertised rate may not be your only cost. Here are some expenses commonly overlooked by new renters.
7 Tips to Slash the Cost of Car Repairs
Allison Martin on September 29, 2015
You can give a car the care it needs and extend its lifespan without draining your bank account. Just follow these steps.
8 Ways to Avoid Purchasing Counterfeit Products
Allison Martin on September 24, 2015
Counterfeit goods are big business around the world. Here’s how to figure out what’s authentic and what’s not.
5 Smart Money Moves for First-Time College Students
Allison Martin on September 11, 2015
Headed off to college as a freshman? Here are some tips to help set the foundation for your financial future.
12 Tips to Building a Resume That Gets You Hired
Allison Martin on August 26, 2015
In a tough job market, a resume can help you stand out. Here are a dozen ways to get and hold a hiring manager’s attention.
4 Ways Your Car Spies on You — and How to Protect Yourself
Allison Martin on August 25, 2015
Are you being stalked behind the wheel? Here’s how to tell — and what to do about it.
3 Steps to Repairing Your Own Credit
Allison Martin on August 14, 2015
With a little patience and effort, you can repair your credit without paying for the assistance of a credit repair company.
Vroom! 7 Ways to Boost Your Old Car’s Trade-in Value
Allison Martin on August 12, 2015
You’re ready to purchase a new car, but there’s one problem: How to get the best price for your old vehicle.
The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping
Allison Martin on August 7, 2015
Thinking about jumping ship for a new job opportunity? Here are three reasons why that may be a good idea — and a few potential drawbacks of such a strategy.
12 Items You Should Buy Generic (and 4 You Shouldn’t)
Allison Martin on August 4, 2015
Name-brand items often aren’t worth the extra cost. Here’s a list of items you should always buy generic, along with a few exceptions to the rule.
5 Money Moves Newlyweds Should Make but Often Don’t
Allison Martin on July 15, 2015
After the honeymoon phase, reality sets in. Money woes can destroy a marriage — here are five ways to avoid them.
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