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When a High School Diploma Beats a College Degree
Irene Steinman on August 15, 2011
If you’re a parent who’s never heard of career high schools, check them out – they might lead to a high-paying career with zero student loan debt.
How to Cut Your Restaurant Bill in Half
Karla Bowsher on August 14, 2011
If you still aren’t using Restaurant gift certificates every time you eat out, you’re throwing away money that you could be putting into a savings account or using to pay down debts. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
10 Old Wives’ Tales Masquerading as Financial Rules of Thumb
Len Penzo on November 6, 2012
It’s not just old wives telling tales. Sometimes financial experts do it too.
Ask Stacy: Why Are Stocks Tanking and What Should I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Stocks are crashing, gold is skyrocketing, and U.S. debt is downgraded. Is this the big one?
Stock Sell-off: Is It Time to Panic?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 6, 2012
It was logical to assume the market would rally when the debt ceiling deal was finally done. And maybe it would have, if that were the only news. But there’s scarier stuff on the horizon: Namely, whether our economic recovery remains intact.
Rent-to-Own: The Most Expensive Way to Buy?
B.T. Ballenger on August 4, 2011
Think paying 30 percent interest on a credit card is hard to swallow? It’s chickenfeed compared to buying the rent-to-own way.
Money Tips for the College-Bound
LowCards.com on July 30, 2011
If you’re got a student heading off to college in the fall, read these tips for a quick class on managing student money.
GOP Refuses Tax Hikes for Oil Companies – Exxon Makes $10 Billion in 3 Months
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 30, 2011
Thanks to the deadlock on the debt ceiling debate, one of the most profitable companies in the world is getting richer as the rest of us get poorer. It didn’t have to be this way.
How to Contact Your Congress and President
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 26, 2011
In his speech on Monday, the president asked us to make our voices heard on the debt ceiling debate by contacting our elected officials. If you don’t know how – or even who they are – here’s what to do.
4 Basic Money Rules You Might Be Ignoring
Donna Freedman on November 7, 2012
Follow these four simple rules and you’ll find yourself in greater control of everything from your budget to your weight.
5 Tips for Finding the Right Credit Card
Michael Koretzky on July 8, 2011
From the CARD Act to the ever-changing policies of major issuers, it’s hard to keep up with the latest developments in credit cards. Here’s an easy way to figure it all out – and make out financially.
Money Mirages: 6 Money-Saving Ideas That Are Anything But
Len Penzo on July 7, 2011
Are you too clever with your cash? You might be over-thinking how to save money – and costing yourself more of it.
6 Tips to Save on Pet Medical Expenses
B.T. Ballenger on July 7, 2011
Pets are like members of the family. But unlike other family members, they probably don’t have health insurance. Here are some ways you can protect your furry friends from the high cost of health care.
6 Steps to Your Personal Independence Day
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
As our nation’s independence day approaches, maybe you should be thinking of your own. Are you getting closer to financial freedom? If not, here are some tips that will take you there.
10 New (and Free) High-Tech Money Tools
B.T. Ballenger on March 3, 2021
Technology improves at a dizzying – and expensive – pace. But not all tech costs money. Some of the latest web apps can save you some.
Surprise! Study Says Americans Manage Money Badly
LowCards.com on June 24, 2011
More than one in five Americans have turned to alternative lenders like payday loans, pawn shops, or advances on payday loans during the past five years. And two in five have paid substantial interest, fees, or both due to bad borrowing habits.
19 Things Your Millionaire Neighbor Won’t Tell You
Len Penzo on November 7, 2012
If you want to keep up with the Jones, you can do it – even if the Jones are millionaires. Here’s what your rich neighbor doesn’t want you to know.
10 Tips for This Year’s College Grads
LowCards.com on June 16, 2011
If you’re a recent grad or know someone who is, here’s a checklist that will help start life on the right financial foot.
Avoiding the Top 10 Financial Fouls
B.T. Ballenger on June 15, 2011
Making too many mistakes in a game can mean warming a bench. In real life, making too many mistakes can mean living on one. Stay on the path to financial success by avoiding these pitfalls.
Ask Stacy: Is It Time to Change Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is ready to move on to new credit cards. But will that help or hurt? And how many credit cards should she have?
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