Ever wondered what the differences are among tax software programs? Maybe that only keeps nerds like me up at night, but there are differences. Examples: The most popular tax software is also the most expensive. And some cheaper programs charge … [Read more...]
Citi Simplicity Credit Card Review: With No Late Fees, a Card for the Innocently Absent-minded
November 16, 2012 by
Ideally, we’d never carry a balance on our credit cards. The reality is, when you're young, broke, and living paycheck-to-paycheck, sometimes you have little choice but to use credit cards as a stopgap. If that's the case, pay attention to our … [Read more...]
Car Dealer Secrets: Four Questions to Ask Before you Buy an Extended Auto Warranty
November 15, 2012 by
When I was a kid I went along with my father and watched him buy things like televisions, furniture, and even a few cars. He was a shrewd buyer and I remember being impressed how quickly and firmly he said NO to any sort of extended warranty. He … [Read more...]
Money Under 30 is on Pinterest!
November 14, 2012 by
Pinterest sometimes gets a bad rap. If you aren’t familiar with the site, it’s a way to digitally bookmark websites and other items you find online. Its users are predominantly women, and sometimes the site is criticized for being overly … [Read more...]
Why We Both Went Back to Work After Having Kids
November 13, 2012 by
Earlier this year I wrote about the not-so-insignificant costs of having a baby, and several of you asked about the decision to go back to work or for one parent to stay home. For those fortunate enough to have this choice, choosing to return to … [Read more...]
Q&A: Is it OK to tap my 401(k) to pay off Credit Card Debt?
November 12, 2012 by
When I wrote "The Recession Diaries" column at the Chicago Tribune and later for AOL.com, I loved responding to mail because questions raised by one reader often reflect the dilemmas of many. With my recent post for Money Under 30 (where I related my … [Read more...]
♥ & $: What Baggage do you Bring to Your Relationship with Money?
November 7, 2012 by
Please join me in welcoming Lisen Stromberg to Money Under 30. Lisen is an accomplished journalist who will be writing a new biweekly series "♥ & $:" focusing on how young couples can better tackle financial issues together. Welcome, Lisen. … [Read more...]
Big Medical Bills: How to Cope When You Can’t Afford to Pay the Docs
November 6, 2012 by
Every year, I have thousands of interactions with readers, friends, and other bloggers about personal finance. Over the years, I think the thing that has scared me most is the potential for a major illness or injury to wipe out your … [Read more...]
Taxes and Unemployment; How to Avoid Surprises and Owe Less Tax
November 5, 2012 by
There aren’t many – if any – perks of being unemployed. We all know that. But if you do lose your job, it may be possible to lean on the government for awhile and survive on unemployment compensation. These government-funded unemployment … [Read more...]
