Common E-mail Scam    

25 Aug 2006 09:45 PM

I've not written about any of the common e-mail scams because I thought that most consumers today are savvy enough not to fall for these schemes. Tragically, the other day I found out that I was wrong.

$25 Bonus for ING Orange Savings Accounts

23 Aug 2006 08:37 AM

People often ask me about ING orange savings accounts. They want to know how it works, if you really get a $25.00 bonus, and if it's legitimate. With the advent of online banking, customers have more options than ever about where and how to bank.

1 comments — latest 03 May 2007 06:33 PM by Wesleysgranny

Revolving Savings Accounts

22 Aug 2006 10:03 PM

For the first time since our marriage, my husband and I didn't have to worry about paying our car insurance this month. In the past we've had to scrimp and scrounge to make the twice annual payments, raiding our savings and checking accounts and even charging into a credit card.

Three Sources for Car Parts

21 Aug 2006 01:37 PM

Car repairs are often both surprising, unwanted, and unplanned for. When they're needed, it's helpful to have a basic understanding of the three major sources for car parts: factory, after-market, and used.

Five Tips for Working with Creditors

18 Aug 2006 08:21 AM

Many of us have had bills we can't pay. Whether it's the doctor's office, the hospital, a bank or a utility company, a few techniques can help you communicate with your creditors and negotiate an arrangement that will work for both of you. Be proactive.

Five Common Mistakes People Make When Dealing with Creditors

17 Aug 2006 06:56 AM

One of the most unpleasant parts of finance is dealing with creditors, particularly those we cannot afford to pay. Here are five of the most common mistakes people make. If you can avoid them, your negotiation and conversation is likely to go much more smoothly. Avoiding the creditor.

How to Handle Your Non-Frugal Friends (II)     

16 Aug 2006 12:42 PM

The social aspect of continuing your relationships with your non-frugal friends can be tricky, but equally challenging can be the pragmatic aspect of how to manage the financial aspect of the relationships.

How to Handle Your Non-Frugal Friends (I)     

15 Aug 2006 12:42 PM

Often people who decide to change their financial situation encounter an unexpected obstacle to change: their friends. Financially wise people discover conflict on two basic fronts: the social front and the financial front.

1 comments — latest 17 Aug 2006 06:29 AM by Lisa P

Why Saving is Better Than Earning

14 Aug 2006 07:17 AM

There are three basic techniques for improving one's net worth: spending less, earning more, and controlling what one already has. Of these techniques, the one most readily accessible to most Americans is spending less.