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 the dealer to trade it in. But what most don’t know is: Yes, you can get out of a car lease without hurting your credit. Here’s how. [...]

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. [...]

If you’re a bank teller, we apologize. We think everybody should ditch their branch bank for E*Trade. Here’s why. [...]

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 down the road. Here are a few reasons you should organize your financial documents, and the ways I get it done. [...]

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 an economic slump will not affect the under-30 set’s job prospects, here is a look at five career fields that will still be hiring, even in the toughest of times. [...]

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? [...]

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 financial challenges with simple, user-friendly features.

In this Quicken Online Edition Review, I take a look at some of Quicken Online’s features, strengths and weaknesses, and possible uses. [...]

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 be in there? [...]

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, commentaries on taxes and the economy, and even a couple of financial posts inspired by Mother’s Day! [...]

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 how I’m really going to spend this money: on a trip to Europe this August.

So much for stimulating the US economy personally, although I hope others do. Today that $600 is only worth €393, which won’t go far away from home. But an economic boost just may nudge that exchange rate back up a bit before summer.

How are you spending — or saving — your tax rebate?