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10 Things You Need to Know About Driver’s License Points

Guest Blogger on March 11, 2014

Learn how driver’s license points are assessed, how long they stick and how they affect your auto insurance rates.

15 Smartphone Apps That Can Make You Money

Maryalene LaPonsie on May 17, 2016

Turn your smartphone into a moneymaking machine with these 15 apps.

7 Smart Saving Strategies for New Grads

Kentin Waits on March 5, 2014

Graduation is a time of exciting possibilities, high expectations … and new financial realities. Get off on the right foot and build a brighter future with these seven saving strategies.

Feds Urge Card Companies to Provide Free Credit Scores

Krystal Steinmetz on February 28, 2014

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants Americans to have free, regular access to their credit scores.

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Puppy

Donna Freedman on February 20, 2014

Got your emergency fund in place? Good. Now set one up for your pet, to deal with any minor (or major) issues that might arise.

Can Your Credit Card Company Really Come to Your House?

Guest Blogger on February 20, 2014

What’s in Capital One’s cardholder agreement and what exactly does it mean?

A Flat Tax: The Good, the Bad and Why It Probably Won’t Happen

Maryalene LaPonsie on February 11, 2014

Wish taxes were so simple you could file them on a postcard? Some say a flat tax could make that possible.

Check Out the CFPB’s New Online Mortgage Tool

Guest Blogger on February 8, 2014

The CFPB has released a new online tool that allows people to sift through data on home loans made in their communities and compare it with other locations.

14 Simple Ways to Save $1,000 by Summer

Allison Martin on March 20, 2014

If you start now, you can reasonably expect to save enough money to pay for that long-awaited summer vacation.

What’s the Best Credit Score?

Guest Blogger on April 30, 2020

The answer to that question is probably a bit more complicated than you would think.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in February

Guest Blogger on February 3, 2014

Tax software, winter clothing, and touch-screen laptops are great deals this month, but hold off on a new smartphone until after the Mobile World Congress.

Can You Pay for Pot With Your Credit Card?

Guest Blogger on February 3, 2014

Buying marijuana is either legal or illegal, depending on the location of the transaction. Throw credit cards into the mix, and things get more complicated.

4 Ways to Keep Your Smartphone From Getting Hacked

Guest Blogger on January 27, 2014

We know not to click on questionable links on our computers. Cybercriminals know we know this, too. That’s why they’re targeting our smartphones.

Tax Hacks 2014: 8 Tips to Avoid an Audit

Allison Martin on January 22, 2014

While fewer than 1 percent of all tax returns are audited, there’s no guarantee you won’t appear on the IRS’ radar. Check out these tips for a few ways to reduce your chances of being selected by the IRS.

DIY Fitness: 10 Tips to Get In Shape Without the Gym

Allison Martin on January 16, 2014

Did you resolve to get in shape this year, but can’t afford a pricey gym membership? These tips can help you reach your fitness goals while spending little or no money.

How to Read Your Credit Reports

Guest Blogger on January 14, 2014

Getting your free credit reports is easy. But checking them over for accuracy can be daunting. Here’s how to check your credit reports.

House Damaged by Polar Vortex? Your Homeowners Policy May Help

Marilyn Lewis on January 13, 2014

Homeowners insurance might cover you if thawing ice and burst pipes have damaged your house. Or it might not. Here’s how to know.

The 5 Most Confusing Things on Your Credit Report

Guest Blogger on January 13, 2014

You’ve ordered your credit report, and you’re looking at it, but it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to you. Here’s how to read and check a credit report.

Target’s Data Breach May Affect 110 Million Customers

Allison Martin on January 10, 2014

The data breach at Target is much larger than the 40 million customers whose payment data was stolen during the holiday shopping season.

Resolutions 2014: 4 Simple Tactics to Fatten Your Bank Account

Donna Freedman on January 9, 2014

The best time to start saving money? Ten years ago. The second-best time? Today. Use these tips to turn your finances around in 2014.