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  • 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.

  • Budgeting For Rent

    6/22/10 • (0)

    For many young workers, budgeting for that first apartment can be a major battle, considering starting salaries have remained flat over the past decade, while living expenses have soared. For those living in expensive cities like New York and San Francisco, it’s not unheard of for some young adults to spend close to half their monthly take-home paycheck on rent.

  • Budget Wedding: Tips for Guests

    6/08/10 • (0)

    All together there are about 120 million of us who attend weddings each year. Undeniably, many guests are young and trying to get our financial lives in order. So when a wedding invitation arrives in the mail, we can’t help but think of the fiscal consequences.

  • TODAY SHOW: Summer Savings

    6/04/10 • (0)

    There are lots of ways to do your favorite summer activities on a budget. On the Today Show this morning I shared some of my favorite summer savings tricks and tips with Hoda and Kathie Lee.

  • Make Money in 15 Minutes

    4/15/10 • (0)

    On Thursday I attended Real Simple Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Event at Grand Central Station to share some money-saving tips. That’s me with RS Managing Editor Kristin Van Ogtrop. (I’m the one blending in with the beige background.)

  • New Credit Card Laws Take Effect

    2/22/10 • (0)

    They’ve arrived! The bulk of the new rules set by the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act take effect today. The goal of the CARD Act – which is being rolled out in three phases – is to give consumers more protection and force credit card companies to provide more disclosure and transparency. Here’s what you need to know…

  • Cheap Versus Frugal

    2/10/10 • (0)

    Are you (or someone you know) a big, fat cheapo? What are the tell-tale signs? And what’s the difference between being cheap and frugal? These were some of the questions posed this morning during my FIERCE visit on The Tyra Show (P.S. Ms. Banks is even MORE beautiful in person). While the episode isn’t airing until sometime in April, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the topic here and now. Would love your comments!

  • ABC “Good Money” Mailbag

    2/03/10 • (0)

    Credit card debt relief was a big theme in this week’s money mailbag on ABC News Now. Which debt relief agencies are trust-worthy? Which to address first – debt repayment or emergency savings? I’ve got the video from today’s segment, as well as my answers here.

  • 9 Ways to Boost Your Holiday Savings

    11/27/09 • (0)

    While many of us are already planning to spend less this holiday shopping season – the National Retail Federation has pinpointed it down $682.74 per consumer, a 3.2% drop – there are plenty of ways to further maximize our savings during what is typically the unfriendliest season for our bank accounts.

  • Crafting Your Personal Budget

    11/09/09 • (0)

    The “B” word is reentering the economic fray. Budget is a top search on Google, as debt-ridden Americans frantically hunt down ways to create a manageable personal budget. Each week on Bank of Mom & Dad I present our ladies with a personal spending plan or budget…