Author: Guest Blogger
How to Get a Loan When Lenders Say You’re Dead
Guest Blogger on June 9, 2015
It’s absurdly common to be rejected for credit because—at least on the paperwork, somewhere—you’re dead. If you are alive, here’s how to prove it and move on.
How to Avoid 10 Pricey Home Repairs
Guest Blogger on June 8, 2015
Just as medical checkups and good habits help you fight off illness and prevent early decline, these moves will ward off the nastiest house problems.
Best Things to Buy in June, and What to Pass Up
Guest Blogger on June 4, 2015
This month features deals on lingerie and steals on doughnuts. What temptations you should pass up for now, and what upcoming back-to-school sales (yes, already) may offer.
Brace Yourself for Hikes in These 4 Housing Costs
Guest Blogger on June 2, 2015
It’s easy to become complacent about housing costs, but you should be prepared for these common changes and re-evaluate your budget on a regular basis.
9 Ways to Save a Bundle Before Age 30 — and Why
Guest Blogger on June 1, 2015
The financial choices you make in your 20s will affect you for the rest of your life. Here’s how to set yourself up for a smoother road over the long run.
Wearable Tech for Athletes, Babies, Pets and Execs
Guest Blogger on May 28, 2015
Beyond the Apple Watch: Wearable technology that powers your cellphone, monitors your baby’s heart rate at night and gives your PowerPoint presentation pizzazz.
Never Share These 3 Things on Social Media
Guest Blogger on May 28, 2015
These are not the ONLY things to avoid sharing online, but they are the ones that most put you at risk for identity theft.
How Self-Made Millionaires Think
Guest Blogger on May 27, 2015
People who are successful — financially and otherwise — regularly set aside time to ask themselves these 83 questions.
How to Get the Best Deals in Memorial Day Sales
Guest Blogger on May 21, 2015
How to shave dollars off already-discounted prices on technology, furniture, travel, clothes and more.
How to Keep Lifestyle Creep From Devouring New Income
Guest Blogger on May 20, 2015
Congratulations! You got a pay raise or a windfall. Here’s how to parlay it into long-term well-being.
Why Student Loan Forgiveness May Be a Mixed Blessing
Guest Blogger on May 19, 2015
We explore how this kind of debt relief may impact credit scores and taxes for the borrower.
10 Most Dangerous Days for Driving
Guest Blogger on May 14, 2015
Data suggests that booziness, sleeplessness, aggressiveness — and maybe even ill omens — make the roads predictably perilous at these specific times.
Baby on the Way? 8 Ways to Ready Your Finances
Guest Blogger on May 13, 2015
If figuring out how to make things work financially with another mouth to feed makes you more nauseous than morning sickness, then this article can help you.
5 Home-Buying Cliches You Should Not Believe
Guest Blogger on May 11, 2015
“Home values always rise” and other misconceptions that can lead you to make expensive mistakes in purchasing real estate.
Is Mother’s Day More Important Than Father’s Day?
Guest Blogger on May 7, 2015
By the numbers: Find out how much readers expect to spend on gifts for their moms, how moms most like to spend Mother’s Day and whether this occasion outranks Father’s Day.
How to Be Eco-Friendly in Your Kitchen or Bath Remodel
Guest Blogger on May 7, 2015
What counts as green or environmentally friendly today has probably changed since the last time you remodeled your home. Here’s the latest info.
What Goes Into Deciding Your Credit Limit?
Guest Blogger on May 5, 2015
Just how companies decide how much credit to issue is complex, but here are the factors you can control, and why it matters
Best Things to Buy in May — and What to Avoid
Guest Blogger on May 4, 2015
A lot happens in the month of May that affects prices — Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and, yes, “Star Wars” Day. May the fourth be with you as you learn about this month’s best buys.
4 Ways the Credit Card is About to Change
Guest Blogger on April 29, 2015
Given the fantastic pace of innovation, here’s what we can expect from our credit cards in the next five years.
Avoid These 7 Hazardous Behaviors When on Vacation
Guest Blogger on April 28, 2015
Who to tell when you travel, who not to tell, why to think twice about valet car parking, and more tips to protect your identity and money.
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