Author: Guest Blogger
5 Financial Tips for Freshmen
Guest Blogger on May 2, 2013
Your college-bound child will benefit greatly from knowing about these basic money tools. And so will you.
You Got a Refund? Rethink Your Plan
Guest Blogger on May 1, 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
Guest Blogger on April 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
Guest Blogger on April 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?
Guest Blogger on April 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
Guest Blogger on April 25, 2013
Being frugal has an almost heroic quality these days. Being cheap is never classy.
Un-Total Your Wrecked Car
Guest Blogger on April 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
Guest Blogger on April 23, 2013
The SkyMiles earned with this card never expire, but the card does have some drawbacks.
10 Best States to Make a Living
Guest Blogger on April 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?
Guest Blogger on April 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
Guest Blogger on April 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?
Guest Blogger on April 17, 2013
Think you’ll no longer have to pay for contraceptives? Not so fast.
Review: Simmons First Visa Platinum
Guest Blogger on April 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?
Guest Blogger on April 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?
Guest Blogger on April 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
Guest Blogger on April 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?
Review: Citi Simplicity Visa Card
Guest Blogger on April 9, 2013
Want a simple credit card with 0 percent interest for 18 months? This could be your plastic. Just don’t expect rewards or cash back.
Why Mortgage Lenders Pull All Three of Your Credit Reports
Guest Blogger on April 8, 2013
Applying for a mortgage is different than applying for any other type of loan. One example? Lenders will pull credit histories from all three major credit reporting agencies.
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card for Big Purchases?
Guest Blogger on April 4, 2013
Would you apply for a credit card to get $100 cash? If you’re about to spend $500, you can. Just make sure you’ve got good credit.
Could You Pass a Driver’s Test? Many Can’t
Guest Blogger on April 3, 2013
Hopefully Americans are better at driving than they are at test-taking.
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