Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
Go to the fairground, get taken for a ride. Yep, those sneaky Real Hustlers are at it again. This time they've been uncovering the basic tricks and cons performed by your friendly neighborhood fairground staff.
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I've had allergies for as long as I can remember. Which probably means that I've had them for longer than I can remember, since allergies aren't usually something that become possible with the advent of memory. [more]
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How to Win a Fraud Dispute With Your Credit Card Company
Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
Where to Turn When Your Bank Doesn't Love You Anymore
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
Frugal is More than a Way to Spend Money, Part 1
Putting your mind over money is the key to living frugally. See the big picture to see big savings.
5 Reasons Science Says It's OK to Eat More Cheese
More cheese, please! Science says this beloved dairy treat is better for you than you think, everywhere from your bones to your brains.
Car Buying Part 2 – Into the Devil's domain.
Before you brave the Devil's Dominion of car dealerships, take these 10 tips with you. Don't be a laydown!
Being Frugal with Froogle
Online price comparison just got a whole lot easier with Google Shopping. Happy spending!
7 Beauty Mistakes That May Be Ruining Your Skin
Many tried-and-true skincare regimens actually do more harm than good. Stop damaging your skin and start refreshing your face the right way.
Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
The 10 Best Personal Finance Jingles of All Time
These finance-themed earworms will be stuck in your head all day. Don't say we didn't warn you.
6 Ways You're Wearing Out Your Furnace Too Soon
You don't want your furnace to break down in the dead of winter. Here's how you might be wearing it out too soon.
25 Ways to Get Motivated Today
Dragging, lagging, procrastinating, and generally unmotivated? No matter what you're trying to do, get motivated NOW with these tips.
10 Ways to Reuse Buttons
If you have a veritable flood of fasteners hanging around your house, use those extra buttons in one of these fun, creative projects.
Best Money Tips: Common Habits That Can Shorten Your Life
Today we found some great articles on common habits that may shorten your life, essentials for a long car ride, and natural methods to keep bugs away.
Carnival Of Scams - Top 4 fairground cons
Go to the fairground, get taken for a ride. Yep, those sneaky Real Hustlers are at it again. This time they've been uncovering the basic tricks and cons performed by your friendly neighborhood fairground staff. [more]
How to Simplify Your Life to Avoid Decision Fatigue
Making lots of small decisions is taxing. Save your decision-making juice for the big ones with this simple plan.
8 top ways to care for your allergies without damaging the budget
I've had allergies for as long as I can remember. Which probably means that I've had them for longer than I can remember, since allergies aren't usually something that become possible with the advent of memory. [more]
Saving Strategies: Highlights from Our Chat with Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers on saving strategies.
Using These 5 Words Will Help You Feel More Successful
There's no one surefire secret to success — but you can sound the part by adding these confident, professional words to your lexicon.
5 Alternatives to Charging Your Medical Bills
Before reaching for your credit card, make sure you check out other effective ways to pay off your medical bills.
Ask the readers: What charities do you give to?
My last post on giving made me think a bit about... well, giving. [more]