Author: Guest Blogger
Rollin’ with Dough: We Keep Too Much Cash in Our Cars
Guest Blogger on January 8, 2015
Who says Americans can’t save? We’ve got $2.4 billion stashed in our vehicles.
How I Averted a Medical Billing Disaster
Guest Blogger on January 7, 2015
Even if you never receive a medical bill, failure to pay for your care can do serious damage to your credit. Here’s what happened after an ER visit.
The Big Scams and Security Threats to Watch Out for in 2015
Guest Blogger on January 6, 2015
Scammers will take advantage of new technologies to try to steal our identities and our money.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in January
Guest Blogger on January 5, 2015
Holiday shopping may be over, but that just means retailers will offer more enticing discounts this month.
10 Signs You’ve Gone From Frugal to Cheap
Guest Blogger on January 5, 2015
Watching your spending is good, unless you find yourself stooping to these habits.
The 10 States With the Highest Credit Card Delinquency Rates
Guest Blogger on January 1, 2015
Missing credit card bill payments will seriously hurt your credit score, but the sooner you get back on track, the less of an impact it will have.
7 Reasons to Use a Dashboard Camera
Guest Blogger on December 31, 2014
A dash cam car insurance discount doesn’t yet exist, but recording your drive may still help keep your car insurance rates down.
Life Lessons From a 99-Year-Old Man
Guest Blogger on December 30, 2014
Meet Grandpa Cheese, who has some truly sage advice to give.
The Naughty List: 10 Bad Behaviors That Aren’t Illegal
Guest Blogger on December 25, 2014
Swearing at a cop, driving barefoot and running certain stop signs won’t get you a ticket or jail time. See what else you can do.
6 Low-Cost (or Free!) Gifts People Will Actually Like
Guest Blogger on December 24, 2014
We found six gifts that are cost-free, or close to it, and are actually likely to be treasured — so you can keep your debt repayment plan on track.
12 Things That Will Be Less Expensive in 2015
Guest Blogger on December 23, 2014
Falling gas prices and an end to tariffs on Chinese imports will affect prices on everything from food to electronics.
13 Things That Will Be More Expensive in 2015
Guest Blogger on December 22, 2014
Bourbon and bacon and chocolate, oh my! Drought, shortages and more will increase costs on some notable goods next year.
7 Ways to Beat Extra Airline Fees
Guest Blogger on December 18, 2014
Preparation can keep your airfare at its advertised price. Here’s how to avoid the airline fees that can add to your travel costs.
Congress Extends Tax Break for Troubled Homeowners, But Headaches Aren’t Over
Guest Blogger on December 18, 2014
Forgiven debt that’s considered taxable income can result in more debt for consumers. But Congress has extended a break that helps some former homeowners.
The Santa Index 2014: Santa’s Job Is Worth About $140,000
Guest Blogger on December 17, 2014
There’s wide disagreement about how much Santa should be paid.
The States With the Most Credit Card Debt
Guest Blogger on December 16, 2014
Here’s a list of states where people’s credit card debt tends to be the highest. Is your state among them?
5 Risky Things You’re Doing on Your Work Computer
Guest Blogger on December 15, 2014
Work computers can pose big online security risks for companies. Here are a few ways you could be putting your company in a bad spot.
6 Things Not to Buy Before Christmas
Guest Blogger on December 11, 2014
Waiting until after Christmas to buy certain items — such as apparel, furniture and tech gadgets — can yield steeper savings, of 40 to 90 percent off.
The AT&T Bill That Just Wouldn’t Die
Guest Blogger on December 10, 2014
One woman changed her AT&T service, which caused a billing problem that came back to haunt her again, and again, and again.
‘Tis the Season of Change: 10 Ways Holiday Shopping is Different in 2014
Guest Blogger on December 9, 2014
As we’ve seen all year, online and mobile are on the rise, but this year we’ll be on the lookout for season-specific changes, such as earlier shipping deadlines.
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