When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
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DCU Visa Platinum Secured Card Review
You may not have heard of the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), but its Visa Platinum Secured Card beats the competition with low fees and APR.
Here's What Happens to an Account in Collections — Even When You Pay Up
Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card Review
The U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card offers a low APR for those with good credit.
5 Surefire Ways to Maintain a Good Credit Score in Retirement
You relied on good credit to see you through to retirement — don't put those good financial habits aside just yet!
City Shopping: Finding Your New Frugal Home
Considering a move? Make sure you consider these frugal factors when choosing where you're going to live.
Frayed Relationships, Damaged Credit, and Costly Additions — What a Multi-Generational Home Might Cost You
Multiple generations living under one roof is becoming more common. Keep the family peace by planning for some of the potential pitfalls.
Tips For Using Hotel Reward Points to Get the Most Value
Make sure you're getting the most value when redeeming your hotel reward points.
How to Shop: A Beginner's Guide
It might sound silly, but buying stuff can be a daunting experience — especially when you want to spend little and get a lot. Here's how to do it.
Financial Change: How to find peace in the midst of it all
Your finances are up! Your finances are down! [more]
Do You Really Want to Be Rich?
Many people dream of being rich, but few of us are willing to take the steps to get there — or we take the wrong ones. Here's a better plan.
Best Money Tips: Weird Ways to Make Money
Today we found some great articles on weird ways to make money, networking tips for introverts, and cools soups to try this summer.
Best Money Tips: Habits That Lead to Wealth
Today we found some great articles on habits that lead to wealth and prosperity, smart ways to multitask, and ways to slash your cell phone bill.
Running the Numbers: Living on One Salary
Whether it's out of choice or necessity, if you and your partner are planning to start living off of a single income, here's what you should know.
20 Ways to Eat Paleo for Super Cheap
Who knew ancient nutrition was so pricey? Cut the cost of the popular low-carb diet with hacks so simple a caveman can do it.
Buying a Home: Highlights from Our Chat with Money Smart Week
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Money Smart Week on buying a home.
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
A $25 meal for just $3. Updated.
How many of you are familiar with Restaurant.com ? It's a terrfic site that slashes the price of meals by using a coupon system. [more]
10 Signs You're No Longer a Personal Finance Rookie
Are you still trying to get ahead of the personal finance game? Well, you may be doing a whole lot better than you think.
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As many of you may have guessed, I'm a Metacafe junkie. I love that place. It's a great resource for those "how to" videos that make life easier, cheaper and quite often, more fun. [more]
Common Money-Saving Mistakes That Can Cost Big Bucks
Some common efforts to save actually result in wasting money. Think twice and avoid these common pitfalls.