Home 2 - Yes, I Am Cheap

The catch-22 about bad credit is that making it better requires loyal payments towards loans and credit that are almost...

Celebrities File For Bankruptcy Too

We rarely discuss the big "B" word here but bankruptcy is always an option when your debt is far above...

It’s Saturday And I’m Beat!

Okay guys, I'm sorry that I'm missing in action, but I'm in another state dealing with my tenant, and it...

Harry Potter Writer Cashes In On eBooks

Proving that eBooks are here to stay, the very rich and very famous writer and creator of the Harry Potter...

Time To Revisit Your Bank Accounts

The CARD act is meant to protect you for some sneaky deeds by creditors, but they've found ways to work...

How to Go Green in Big Ways Without Breaking the Bank

It's not easy going green. It's usually pretty expensive. Most efforts at making your home energy efficient and therefore making...

Credit Union Checking Fees

It reached 95 degrees here yesterday and in some places above 100 degrees and it's not even officially summer. So,...

Do-It-Yourself Negotiation of Credit Card Debt?

by Guest Blogger

On a somewhat regular basis, posters on my forum ask questions like “Company XYZ will negotiate my settlement for 15%...

Is A Cheap Credit Card A Good Credit Card?

For consumers considering a credit card, there is a great variety of cards available on the market being offered and...

My Non Extreme Couponing Shopping Trip

Exactly one week ago my big, expensive refrigerator died. I had just purchased two weeks worth of groceries about 3...

The Oprah Effect