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7 ways to save money on groceries
High prices can gobble your food budget. Here’s how to save on a grocery trip.
4 min read Jul 23, 2014 -
Legal options for struggling co-signers
You already co-signed on a student loan. What’s the recourse if you have to make payments?
2 min read Jul 05, 2014 -
Shop smart for 6 popular Mother’s Day gifts
Use savvy that would make your mom proud when buying her a gift she’ll really enjoy.
4 min read May 06, 2014 -
Hiring an appraiser to value an estate
Before you dump Grandma’s old desk in a garage sale, find out what it’s worth.
5 min read May 02, 2014 -
Trying to buy a new home despite judgment
A judgment can mean seven years of bad luck for credit. Will it prevent a home purchase?
1 min read Mar 26, 2014 -
Win big by playing scratch-offs?
I bought a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket every day for a month. Here’s how my experiment fared.
3 min read Mar 13, 2014 -
The lingering record of your foreclosure
After a foreclosure, your credit record is affected for years. What if you co-signed?
2 min read Feb 28, 2014 -
Loan co-signer worried about credit rating
If you co-signed a loan, here’s how to check whether your credit has been damaged.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
Building credit after a car repossession
A negative event on your credit report doesn’t define you. Here’s one story and how to rebuild.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
5 ways to stay safe when selling online
Whether meeting in person or simply shipping, keep yourself and your money safe.
5 min read Jan 16, 2014