Articles by: Phil Villarreal

Gyms love people who never show up. They don't want you to stop paying for services you never use. Here are some tips to help you quit your gym membership.

Can a prospective employer check your credit report on a job application? With your permission, yes. What to do when an employer wants to check your credit.

When you find yourself under the weather you want nothing more than to just feel better. There are some things you can do to get back on your feet quicker.

Paying tuition and living expenses in graduate school isn't easy. Ensure you financially prepare for grad school before you get there.

When it comes to money, almost everyone lies. Here's how to see through five common money lies so many people tell.

If someone owes you money -- a friend, a client, a company -- collecting that debt will require you to be persistent and shameless. These tricks will help.

Crunch your salad if you want, but nothing fills a gut on a budget like greasy fast food goodness. Here, five-dirt cheap fast food values on sale now.

Need extra cash? If getting a second job or having a yard sale are too blasé for you, here are 5 desperate ways to earn extra money for your consideration.

Sometimes, mechanics will ask you questions about your car — just to see how little you know about it. With these tips, you'll avoid that mess and get a reasonable price for car repairs.

Here we tried burgers from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Carl's Jr. and Jack in the Box to find out which is best. Here's the verdict.