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  • Back to School: Protect Your Money

    8/23/10 • (0)

    There’s more to protecting your money in college than avoiding credit card debt. Whether your roommate eats all your food or misses a utility payment, or friends pressure you to spend, here are six solid money management tips to keep college students in the black.

  • Best Deals in August

    8/21/10 • (0)

    The folks atFreeShipping.org have released their 2010 Best Time to Buy guide, which lists several items they say are best to purchase this month. Here are 7 products off the full list, including FreeShipping’s estimates of how much you can save.

  • Safety Tips for Subletters

    8/20/10 • (0)

    While there is no official statistic indicating a rise in subletting across America this year, I’m betting this has become an increasingly popular housing strategy. Take these precautions.

  • College Students and Financial Traps

    8/13/10 • (0)

    I was on the Today Show this morning offering ways parents and students can prevent common financial traps. From credit card debt to graduating late and identity theft.

  • 4 Money-Savings Travel Tips

    8/11/10 • (0)

    Yesterday I wrote about how new research shows leisure spending is the only category of spending to really boost our happiness levels. Today I’ve got some new ways to rethink your vacation spending and how to live it up on vacation without breaking the bank.

  • Never Pay an ATM Fee Ever Again

    8/03/10 • (0)

    This week on Moneywatch, catch my story on how to avoid paying those pesky ATM fees, from downloading new apps to your phone to knowing exactly which banks offer fee refunds. Here are some highlights.

  • My First Week at Credit.com!

    7/28/10 • (0)

    I’m very excited to announce my partnership with Credit.com, where I’ll be blogging often. My inaugural post is about how young college students can begin establishing a credit history, despite the CARD Act, which generally prohibits banks from extending credit to those under the age of 21.

  • Dating 101: Breaking the Financial Ice

    7/27/10 • (0)

    If you’ve been dating – and think things could turn serious – but have yet to broach the topic of money, it’s time to start. Here are my four financial ice breakers to help you learn more about your steady’s financial picture.

  • Credit Card Issuers Go After “Good” Customers

    7/23/10 • (0)

    As discussed on MSNBC this morning, credit card issuers are increasingly going after their squeaky clean (aka “unprofitable”) cardholders, those of us who rarely depend on credit cards, who pay on time and in full, by raising fees.

  • Summer Vacation: 5 Tips for Trips with Friends & Family

    7/21/10 • (0)

    Vacationing with another family or a group of friends can earn you sweet savings – from group discounts to shared costs. But before committing to a week together on the beach, it’s important to make sure everyone’s on the same financial page.