Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Back when I was a college student (a whopping nine months ago), my roommate’s rice cooker was my ultimate survival tool. With a mere 1/2 cup of dry rice, I was able to stretch any bit of food — be it chicken, veggies or restaurant leftovers — into a quick, filling, cheap meal; this technique

If you plan to buy a home or refinance your mortgage with a USDA loan, you better act soon. USDA mortgages are about to get more expensive.