Archive for May, 2008
Leasing your car is an expensive way to get around. And if you suddenly find yourself unable to afford your existing auto lease, you can’t just put your car up for sale or run to [...]
May 28th, 2008. . Read More »
Banks love to advertise CDs (certificates of deposit). But when you’re in your twenties and early thirties, CDs don’t make a lot of sense.
May 27th, 2008. . Read More »
If you’re a bank teller, we apologize. We think everybody should ditch their branch bank for E*Trade. Here’s why.
May 27th, 2008. . Read More »
You may never need to go back and see how much you spent on gas in March, 2006. But what if you did? Organizing your bank statements, receipts, and tax returns can save you headaches [...]
May 22nd, 2008. . Read More »
This month, hundreds of thousands of job seekers with newly minted diplomas will be hitting the market. Previously, I covered jobs for recent grads with good prospects and high pay. Even though I agree that [...]
May 20th, 2008. . Read More »
As I drool over the recently-unveiled BlackBerry Bold, I am reflecting on my upgrade from a regular old mobile phone to a BlackBerry about a year and a half ago. Was it worth it?
May 12th, 2008. . Read More »
Earlier this year, Intuit released a new Web-based version of its legendary personal finance management software Quicken called Quicken Online Edition. Created especially for newbies to managing money, Quicken Online can help you tackle your [...]
May 12th, 2008. . Read More »
Remember the Seinfeld episode when George complains of back pain only to learn it’s his brick-size wallet in his back pocket causing the problem? Someday, I hope to have the ultimate simple wallet. What would [...]
May 12th, 2008. . Read More »
Welcome to the 152nd Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance!
Each week, the carnival features the best personal finance blogging on the Web. In this week’s carnival you’ll find money-saving tips, ideas for your investments, [...]
May 12th, 2008. . Read More »
I just noticed that I received my $600 economic stimulus tax rebate via direct deposit today. While I am putting this money in my high yield savings account for now, I have to chuckle at [...]
May 8th, 2008. . Read More »
