Off The Reservation
Random Acts of Kindness Weekend Challenge
No personal finance today, just one of those random things that I like to do. Have you heard about the awesome New…
December 1, 2012Browse
Author: Sandy Smith
I started this blog years ago as a way of keeping myself accountable to my own debt reduction plans. Now I'm using this site to help others get out of debt, and learn about personal finance so that they can live their best lives.
Reader Advice
In Dire Straits Do I Raid the 401K?
Okay guys, this is a help-a-reader request. As always, when we do this, please be gentle. This is a real person with…
November 29, 2012YIAC
Reduce Debt
Americans Getting Back Into Financial Shape
If you watch a lot of television, there is no shortage of pundits shouting from the rafters that we are all in…
November 27, 2012YIAC
Video Pick
Fixing Up Your Finances for the New Year
Now that you’ve eaten your fill of turkey, fought off shopping hordes on Black Friday and did your good deed by shopping…
November 25, 2012
Off The Reservation
I’m Anti Black Friday This Year
I had the pleasure of walking through Walmart the other day. I don’t really shop at Walmart. I just slip in through…
November 22, 2012
Reduce Debt
Altering Your Behavior to Eliminate Debt
Many people have to hit rock bottom before they ever turn the corner in their own lives and start making real changes.…
November 19, 2012
Credit Cards
The Benefits of a Balance Transfer: What You Should Know
Do you have outstanding charges on existing store or credit cards? Perhaps you’re struggling to pay your monthly bills? Whatever the case,…
November 14, 2012
Partner Posts
Finding the Best Deals on Guitars
Learning how to play the guitar is one of the most enjoyable experiences that you could have in music, and there are…
November 12, 2012YIAC
Video Pick
Things That Used To Be Free
There are plenty of things that we now pay for that used to be free. Remember filling up your tire with air…
November 6, 2012
Work
Companies Hiring For 2012 Christmas Season Jobs
Companies are hiring right now for Christmas 2012 seasonal jobs. Find out where you can get a job right now!
October 25, 2012YIAC
Video Pick
ATM Turns Your Old Phones Into Cash
A new service by ecoATM helps you convert your old unwanted phone, mp3 players and tablets into instant cash...and it's all done…
October 23, 2012
Learn Something
Beating Bank Returns With Peer-to-Peer Lending and Prosper
I'm beating the pants off of the big banks with my investment returns via Prosper.com and peer-to-peer lending. Find out how my…
October 22, 2012