Naomi Mannino

Naomi's Latest Articles

• 9 steps to buy a car online

  Dealerships and auto websites have made it easier to buy a car without leaving home.

  7 min read May 24, 2021

  

• Turning 21? 5 things you must know about credit (before you screw it up)

  It’s never too soon to build a good credit score. This advice can help get you started.

  2 min read Jan 19, 2016

  

• How to stick to no-fee ATMs

  Follow our advice and you’ll never get hit with the ATM fee double whammy again.

  2 min read Nov 06, 2015

  

• 6 smartphone shopping app traps

  Using your mobile phone can be convenient, but being smart involves avoiding spending traps.

  3 min read Jan 03, 2014

  

• When to cut the financial cord on your kids

  Is your adult child still financially dependent on you? Time for tough love?

  4 min read Dec 12, 2013

  

• 5 worthless weight-loss scams

  Is your New Year’s resolution to lose weight? Stay away from these "waist"ful schemes.

  6 min read Jan 11, 2013

  

• Quiz: Can you catch a car loan markup

  What makes a good car deal? Take this quiz to see if you can spot these shenanigans.

  1 min read Oct 03, 2012

  

• Break bad habits that hurt your finances

  Turn your spending habits into a compulsion to save money and rescue your personal finances.

  5 min read Apr 24, 2012