Budget Trouble: Broke Right after Payday?
You know that feeling you get when you get paid? You feel happy and rich and the sky is the limit! It's a great feeling, but it doesn't last long, does it?
Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards!
Sure, credit cards can be a great way to have a financial safety buffer in your pocket, and they build credit pretty quick, too. But everybody has heard of dangers that can come with credit cards ...
Financing Higher Education—Checking Out Education Loans
The cost of post-secondary education—college, university, community college or career or trade schools—continues to rise. But pursuing higher education can be worth the investment.
Don’t Let Coronavirus Make Your Savings Sick
My goal is to help you think about creating a basic savings plan for a "ready cash" fund that helps give you and your family additional financial security in an unpredictable world.
The Selfie Saga: Selfie ID
The use of facial recognition software to verify identification for account access or to make payments, etc., is relatively new.
Auto Contracts Requiring Mandatory Binding Arbitration Limit Consumer Rights
Let's look at what arbitration is and the dangers posed to consumers by pre-event mandatory binding arbitration requirements.
Identity Theft
And yet another article on identity theft... Boring! But is it? Did you know young people are big targets? Here's a quick head's up.
Take Five Steps to Save BEFORE You Shop for a New Vehicle
If you are thinking of buying a new or used vehicle and you want to save money, I recommend first taking five steps before you even think of heading to a dealership showroom or website to shop.
How to Build Strong Passwords
I even got (most of) the FoolProof Team to use this system... And if THEY can do it...?! ;)
Could Your Smartphone or Tablet Be Hacked?
Got a smartphone? An iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone or even an Android? If so, be warned.
Money-Saving Tips to Lower Your Auto and Gas Costs
Gasoline prices typically fluctuate depending on the season, for example, going up when more people are traveling in the summer. Even a few extra cents a gallon can quickly add up to lots of dollars.
Oddball Tips for Saving Money
Being smart about money is more important now—when you're young—than when you're older. Why? Smart habits learned now will stay with you, but more important ...
Options for Managing Your Student Loans
If you or a family member have student loans to repay now or in the future, it's never to early to consider what options work best for your financial well-being.
Weird But True Budgeting Tips
Colleges and graduate schools can be backbreaking when it comes to money. Why not get creative with ways to save more money and lessen that backbreaking load?
Campus Cards
In college, or going there soon? Here's a rundown on the “Campus Card” many schools provide students. Campus cards are a jazzed-up version of a student identification card.
Why Do Scams Continue to Work?
Scammers are master manipulators and know how to use several basic strategies to trigger your emotions and trick you into a quick action.
In Money Trouble?
Okay, this article is packed with ways to prioritize your spending and save money creatively. But what if you're reading those articles too late? What if you're already in deep trouble when it comes to money?
Ever Considered a Two-Year Community College or Four-Year State University?
Jealous that your friends are heading to that fancy out-of-state University? Forget it!
