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Library Subject Index

section D to F


Daycare, Child and Adult


  • Tips for Starting a Childcare Business (8/14/06)
  • Au Pairs: An Expensive Child Care Solution (6/26/06)
  • Finding Quality Child Care (3/27/06)
  • Financial Assistance for Assisted Living (8/8/05)
  • Long-Distance Caregivers Can Tap Tons of Help (6/27/05)
  • Child Care and Babysitting - 9 ways to save money (4/18/05)
  • Senior Care for the Financially Unaware (11/1/04)
  • My Story: Ailing Parents and Financial Questions - What you can do now to avoid trouble later (10/25/04)
  • Spending Accounts vs. Child Care Credit (8/23/04)
  • Split-Shift Parenting by Deidra Ramirez - Time with your kids without sacrificing income (11/10/03)
  • Child Care - Let Uncle Sam help (2/28/03)
  • Finding a caregiver for elderly parents (2/26/03)
  • Avoid Daycare Disasters by Joann Barnes - Questions you should be asking (11/25/02)
  • Day Care Operator Looking for Grants (8/8/02)
  • Avoiding Younger Teen After School Troubles - Those few hours can be productive or a problem (6/18/01)
  • Opening an Adult Daycare - She'd like to care for some seniors at home (1/15/01)
  • Mom Can Make Money at Home by Jennifer Valentine (10/16/00)
  • Finding Inexpensive Adult Daycare (11/30/98)
  • Starting a Day Care Center - Reader's Recommendations (3/23/98)
  • My Daycare Experience by Cherie (10/20/97)

    Debt

    After Bankruptcy
    Auto Loans
    Bankruptcy
    Before Bankruptcy
    Borrowing
    Collection
    Collection Errors
    Collection Harassment
    Consolidation
    Credit Cards
    Credit Counseling
    Credit Score
    Crisis
    Information
    Family and Friends
    Marriage
    Money Strategies
    Mortgage
    Old Debts
    Other
    Payday Loans
    Paying Credit Card Debt
    Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Paying Off
    Planning for the Future
    Settlement and Negotiation
    Student Loans

    Debt, After Bankruptcy

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?
  • Protecting items post-bankruptcy - In bankruptcy, you may be able to keep certain items by negotiating them in a post-filing deal. (7/21/09)
  • Restoring credit after bankruptcy - Paying off a debt that wasn't reaffirmed won't be reported to the credit agencies (8/19/08)
  • Key steps boost post-bankruptcy credit-Making the right moves can gradually rebuild credit following bankruptcy (5/28/08)
  • Take Care Mingling Money in Bankruptcy (4/23/07)
  • Bankruptcy Law Irony: Overtime Can Hurt (3/26/07)
  • Don't Give up on Chapter 13 Payments (2/12/07)
  • Clearing a Bankruptcy from Credit Record (1/22/07)
  • Deep in Debt Again 6 Years After Bankruptcy (1/12/07)
  • Credit Card During Bankruptcy is High Risk (10/30/06)
  • Bankruptcy Law Still Controversial 1 Year Later (10/23/06)
  • Bankruptcy Law Forbids Tithing, Charity (10/2/06)
  • A Bankruptcy Timeline (10/2/06)
  • Leaving Bankruptcy Protection Early (6/5/06)
  • Auto Loan Reaffirmation After Bankruptcy (5/29/06)
  • Reporting Forgiven Debt on Your Taxes - Form 1099-C is a cruel surprise for people who thought that they were out from under a bad debt: The IRS considers it income (3/13/06)
  • Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Gets Mixed Reviews (3/13/06)
  • Keeping Your House After Filing Bankruptcy (10/3/05)
  • Getting an Apartment After a Bankruptcy (6/27/05)
  • Employer Can't Discriminate Because of Bankruptcy (5/23/05)
  • Filing for Bankruptcy a Second Time (3/21/05)
  • When Does the Clock Start on a Bankruptcy? (1/31/05)
  • Debt Records Just Don't Go Away (1/10/05)
  • Changing Bankruptcy Chapters (10/18/04)
  • Return From Bankruptcy (10/11/04)
  • Repo Man Can Strike Even After Bankruptcy (9/20/04)
  • A Personal Loan after Bankruptcy - Is it possible? (9/6/04)
  • Divorce and Bankruptcy - Joint obligations continue even after the marriage is over (7/26/04)
  • Getting a Credit Card After Bankruptcy (6/7/04)
  • Refinancing After a Bankruptcy (5/31/04)
  • New Wheels After Bankruptcy - Replacing a leased truck (8/26/02)
  • After Bankruptcy" - 10 ways to bounce back (4/9/02)
  • After Bankruptcy Blues (6/28/99)
  • After Bankruptcy by Gary Foreman (11/10/97)
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    Debt, Auto Loans

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Automobiles, Lease Problems
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?
  • Down to Last Payment, Woman Loses Car (11/30/07)
  • Make Extra Payments to Attack Car Debt (11/21/07)
  • Hold onto Car when Filing Bankruptcy (10/19/07)
  • Car Loan Alone isn't Causing Debt Problems (2/12/07)
  • Car Title Loans - How desperate do you have to be to pay triple digit intreest and maybe lose your car? (11/21/05)
  • Getting Out of an Upside Down Car (2/28/05)
  • Surrendering a Car to the Lender - Letting a car be repossessed could only add to your debt problems (12/6/04)
  • A Lot of Debt, Some Cash and a New Car - Pay cash for the car? Or pay off debt? (10/18/04)
  • Shopping for an Auto Loan (4/5/04)
  • Should I Let the Car Be Repoed? (11/21/03)
  • Outlawing the Rule of 78s - State law follows up on federal rules against misleading debt agreements (8/14/03)
  • Borrowing more than a car is worth (1/15/03)
  • Going Long on an Auto Loan - You pay a heavy price for those extra years (10/16/02)
  • Escaping From an Auto Loan or Lease - Want out from that bad deal you made? (7/31/02)
  • When You Can't Make Your Car Payments (4/24/00)
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    Debt, Bankruptcy

  • 4 limits on modifying bankruptcy - You can lower your Chapter 13 bankruptcy payment, if you're not hung up by one of these obstacles. (10/27/09)
  • 3 common property missteps in bankruptcy - Scheming to protect property from a Chapter 7 auction can bring you a world of pain. (10/19/09)
  • 3 approaches to bankruptcy after job loss - Try one of these options when your income drops and you're in jeopardy of losing everything. (9/29/09)
  • Most debt goes away in bankruptcy - Creditors can still look to these few exceptions to discharging debt to get what's owed to them. (7/14/09)
  • Going bankrupt again? What's the problem? -Don't be part of the problem. Be part of the solution and find out why you can't manage your debt. (7/09/09)
  • Keep paying mortgage in bankruptcy -As long as you continue to make your monthly house payment, the bank won't foreclose. (7/07/09)
  • Taking money back in bankruptcy difficult - Once your account is levied or wages garnished, prying cash away from creditors will be a struggle. (6/30/09)
  • 4 limits on modifying bankruptcy - You can lower your Chapter 13 bankruptcy payment, if you're not hung up by one of these obstacles. (6/09/09)
  • Some debts stain credit report for years - You can clean up your finances in bankruptcy, but some debt mars your credit report long-term. (6/2/09)
  • Business safe in personal bankruptcy -Only sometimes do aggressive creditors try to seize a business, but don't hide assets when you file. (4/14/09)
  • Bankruptcy filing slows refinancing - It's possible to refinance while in bankruptcy, but lenders rarely do it until the case is closed. (3/24/09)
  • Bankruptcy trumps settling debt -Debtors can pay religiously to a debt settlement company, and a creditor may still sue. (3/17/09)
  • Don't pay dismissed debt - A debt dismissed in bankruptcy can't be resurrected but can still show up on a credit report. (3/10/09)
  • Judgments resolved in bankruptcy - Lawsuit settlements can be eliminated in bankruptcy, but it could be risky to your business. (2/17/09)
  • File for bankruptcy to get rid of car payment? - Filing for bankruptcy is only one way to solve a hefty car payment.(1/27/09)
  • What's a 'voluntary' car payment? - While in bankruptcy, this reader continues making his car payments but finds the credit bureaus are excluding them from his credit score. (1/23/09)
  • Deciding whether to file bankruptcy - When you're free of an upside-down mortgage but still shackled by debt, bankruptcy isn't always the answer.(1/13/09)
  • Working with a trustee in bankruptcy - In Chapter 7, you must disclose all payments to creditors and family members to the trustee.(1/06/09)
  • 9 bankruptcy do's and don'ts in 2009 - 9 tips to a smooth filing for bankruptcy protection in 2009. (12/29/08)
  • What's included in bankruptcy - Hard to say if property owned in Mexico will be protected during bankruptcy filing (11/04/08)
  • Chapter 7 and property taxes - Chapter 7 bankruptcy wipes out nearly all the debt associated with homeownership (9/30/08)
  • 4 questions to ask before filing Chapter 13 - When the American dream turns scary, Chapter 13 may not save a home in foreclosure (9/23/08)
  • Defend yourself against debt judgmentn -Professionals can help you reduce the legal pain associated with a judgment (9/22/08)
  • Steps toward bankruptcy- Job loss and medical bills have likely put a reader on the path to bankruptcy (8/26/08)
  • When bankruptcy paperwork is incorrect - Patiently play the game of musical telephone to correct bankruptcy mistakes (8/12/08)
  • Bankruptcy assets and liabilities - When determining which assets to list in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your home gets listed even if you owe more than it is worth (5/13/08)
  • Converting from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 Type of bankruptcy hinges on your income but you may be able to convert after the original filing. (5/6/08)
  • Keeping a car in bankruptcy There are some alternatives to giving up your wheels when filing Chapter 7 (4/22/08)
  • When an attorney drops the ball Discharged debt hangs in the balance when the attorney fails to file the paperwork with the bankruptcy court, a practice that is all too common (4/15/08)
  • Declaring bankruptcy in an LLC Couple can't repay the debts of their failed business. If they didn't personally guarantee the debts, bankruptcy may not harm their credit report (4/08/08)
  • Saving a home while in bankruptcy Delinquent on a second mortgage? In a depressed housing market, there may be wiggle room with the lender (4/01/08)
  • Know your rights in bankruptcy - Collectors sometimes come calling even after debt is discharged (1/8/08)
  • Clearing past debt with the IRS - It's possible to eliminate back taxes while in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (1/1/08)
  • Home Counts as Asset in Chapter 7 (11/20/07)
  • Refinancing a Mortgage in Chapter 13 (11/13/07)
  • Might Be Best to Give Up Home - If you're upside down in the loan, you probably don't want to keep it. (9/10/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Bankruptcy and Childrens' Insurance Policies (5/1/06)
  • Don't Lie When Filing for Bankruptcy (7/2/07)
  • Zombie Debt Lives! - Student loans are tough to kill, even in a bankrutpcy filing (4/10/06)
  • Car Loan Debt Now Tougher to Cut - Bankruptcy filers used to be able to refinance their car loans at market value, shedding debt (3/20/06)
  • Car Leases, Loans and Reaffirming Debts - Try to convert a lease to a loan. That way, you have a chance of dumping part of the debt, an option you don't have with a lease (3/13/06)
  • Hidden Credit Score Gauges Bankruptcy Risk (1/9/06)
  • Understanding the New Bankruptcy Law (10/3/05)
  • New Bankruptcy Law Requires Credit Counseling (9/26/05)
  • Changes in Bankruptcy Law and You (4/4/05)
  • Charge Offs vs. Bankruptcy (3/28/05)
  • Bankruptcy Terms You Need to Know (3/7/05)
  • Keeping Credit Cards In a Bankruptcy (11/8/04)
  • Partial Bankruptcy? (8/16/04)
  • Common Misconceptions About Bankruptcy (2/7/04)
  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans (2/2/04)
  • Credit Counseling vs. Bankruptcy (9/19/03)
  • In Bankruptcy - Which debts are effected? (7/10/03)
  • Student Loans in Bankruptcy (5/28/03)
  • When a bankruptcy case is dismissed - What next? (4/25/03)
  • Tougher Bankruptcy Law Looms (12/10/02)
  • Bankruptcy and divorce (11/19/02)
  • Holding On to an heirloom in bankruptcy (10/2/02)
  • Bankruptcy Definitions (6/14/02)
  • The Basics of Bankruptcy - What you need to know, chapter and verse (6/14/02)
  • Most Common Types of Bankruptcy (6/14/02)
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    Debt, Before Bankruptcy

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Life-changing crisis demands drastic action - Mounting debt and a fixed retirement income may make bankruptcy your last, best choice. (10/29/09)
  • Life happens, and so does bankruptcy - Bankruptcy isn't just the stuff of over-consumption. It's caused by real people with real problems. (3/31/09)
  • 5 'gotta-gets' in a bankruptcy lawyer -Selecting the right person to handle your bankruptcy can mean the difference between an eventual rebound and long-term pain. (3/13/09)
  • Declaring Bankruptcy - Is it really a "get out of jail free card"? (02/02/09)
  • Can only one spouse file? - When one spouse owns a failed business, consider all the issues before filing for bankruptcy (11/18/08)
  • On the brink of bankruptcy - Credit card debt and a co-signed loan gone bad can be the bankruptcy tipping point (5/27/08)
  • Predatory lending victim facing bankruptcy Senior citizen's mortgage balloons to exceed her Social Security income, but before she files bankruptcy, she should seek legal recourse (4/29/08)
  • Will Chapter 7 help graduate? (1/15/08)
  • Sell Home to Avoid Bankruptcy (10/30/07)
  • Do We Sell Our Home Before or After Bankruptcy? (5/14/07)
  • 9 Questions to Ask Before Bankruptcy
  • A Bankruptcy Timeline (10/2/06)
  • Can Bankruptcy Help You? (9/25/06)
  • Charge-Offs, Bankruptcies & Collection Agencies (9/25/06)
  • Charge-Off Won't Stop Bill Collector (9/18/06)
  • Dirty Dozen: Bankruptcy Myths Debunked (9/18/06)
  • Bankruptcy Right After Home Purchase (7/17/06)
  • Bankruptcy: Before You File (6/26/06)
  • Making the Bankruptcy Decision (10/17/05)
  • 4 Reasons to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney - Saving here might be a false economy (10/10/05)
  • Should I Declare Bankruptcy? - When is it time to throw in the towel? (9/26/05)
  • Compelling Reasons to File Bankruptcy (8/22/05)
  • 8 Steps to Take Before Bankruptcy (5/23/05)
  • If Bankruptcy's Your Best Bet, File It Fast (3/28/05)
  • Discharging Student Loansin a Bankruptcy (3/28/05)
  • Don't Get Scared Into Bankruptcy (1/10/05)
  • Bankruptcy Is Not a Free Ride (11/8/04)
  • Are You Eligible for Chapter 13? (10/11/04)
  • Avoid a Bad Bankruptcy Attorney (10/4/04)
  • Why Bother to File for Bankruptcy? (8/2/04)
  • Is Bankruptcy Right for Older Woman? (7/5/04)
  • Getting Help In Filing for Bankruptcy (5/24/04)
  • Declaring Bankruptcy vs. Gutting It Out (1/16/04)
  • Keeping a house and car through bankruptcy (7/31/03)
  • Can you use a credit card to pay your taxes and then declare bankruptcy? (1/22/03)
  • Timing a Bankruptcy (7/9/02)
  • When to file for bankruptcy (6/3/02)
  • Declaring Bankruptcy - Is it the best way out? (1/28/02)
  • Choose Bankruptcy? by Gary Foreman (2/21/00)
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    Debt, Borrowing

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?
  • Check credit before military does - Be upfront about your debt. The military is interested in reliability, not lending you money. (4/16/09)
  • Trade Home Equity Line for Credit Card Debt? (12/18/06)
  • Personal Loans - Remember that there's more room for rate to go up than down (3/13/03)
  • Easier Borrowing - Combo mortgage/home equity loan debuts
  • Using Your CD to Borrow Money (9/10/02)
  • Basics of a Personal Loan - When you need less than a mortgage, but more than a credit card (8/14/02)
  • Taking Out a Loan to Deduct the Interest (8/6/02)
  • How Lenders Judge Creditworthiness (7/1/02)
  • Getting out of an interest only loan (5/24/02)
  • Margin loan to pay off debt? (3/12/02)
  • Refund Loans - Quick, but most come at a steep cost (1/28/02)
  • Consolidation Loans by Gary Foreman (11/27/00)
  • Borrow Your Own Money? - 401k Loans by Gary Foreman (5/1/00)
  • Personal Loan to Consolidate Debts? (6/8/98)
  • 401k Loans: Borrowing Your Own Money by Gary Foreman (5/25/98)
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    Debt, Collection

  • Can a creditor garnish jobless benefits? - Except in a few instances, unemployment benefits are exempt. Watch out for these exceptions. (9/10/09)
  • Hey, it's not my bill to pay! - While it's not your debt, collectors keep calling until you take these steps to clear your good name. (8/31/09)
  • Good letter can silence debt collector - Sending the right letter should silence calls from debt collectors, but won't erase a debt owed. (8/27/09)
  • Make collection agency reasonable offer - Rather than avoiding debt collectors, make contact and suggest a monthly payment you can afford. (8/20/09)
  • 3 ways to fight a creditor's account levy - If a creditor taps your bank balance, you have these limited options to hold onto your money. (8/18/09)
  • Don't ignore creditors on debt collection - Creditors may be willing to work with you, if they know you're unemployed and without an income. (6/4/09)
  • Old debt can still bite you- With collection of an old debt still looming, negotiate payments over time and back up your plea.(2/23/09)
  • Your Debt Collection Rights -by Gerri Detweiler - Four myths you need to know about. (11/03/08)
  • Own up to debt before fighting back - Collection complaints shouldn't keep a debtor from acknowledging responsibility (8/25/08)
  • When debt collectors won't go away - Even when debt is discharged, unscrupulous collectors will keep coming (7/22/08)
  • Attorney can mop up collections fiasco Professional help can unwind a mess made by a bank and collection agency (4/04/08)
  • Play hardball with debt collector - Sometimes, you have to get tough with a harassing collector (3/31/08)
  • Collector should accept effort to pay - In the end, a professional collector will almost always accept your best effort to repay a debt (2/8/08)
  • Collecting Debt from the Elderly - Nursing home can't garnish Social Security income to pay debt (10/19/07)
  • 4 Options for Debts in Collection (2/26/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • How to Settle with a Debt Collector (1/29/07)
  • Creditors Can Garnish Your Bank Accounts (11/20/06)
  • Charge-Offs, Bankruptcies & Collection Agencies (9/25/06)
  • Charge-Off Won't Stop Bill Collector (9/18/06)
  • Debt in collections? (8/21/06)
  • Foreign Student has Unpaid Debt Woes (8/14/06)
  • Even in Collections, Bad Debt Mounts (7/24/06)
  • How Your Overdue Debt is Bought and Sold (4/24/06)
  • Fighting Debt - The collection agency is asking for more than she can afford (2/13/06)
  • New Debt Collector, New Black Mark On Credit? (10/3/05)
  • Will the Credit Card Company Sue Me? - They can sue you over unpaid debt, but probably won't do so immediately (9/5/05)
  • Debts, Collections, Judgements and You (11/7/03)
  • Dealing With a Debt Collector - Sometimes you can lower the amount you owe by negotiating (10/20/03)
  • Making Debt Collectors Play Fair (5/19/03)
  • Dealing With Debt Collectors (5/2/03)
  • Laid Off by Gary Foreman - He's been out of work and now the bill collectors are calling (4/9/01)
  • Debt Collection by Gary Foreman (11/6/00)
  • Credit Collection Crisis by Gary Foreman (7/27/98)
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    Debt, Collection Errors

  • Defend yourself against debt collectors - If a debt collector makes threats, verbally harasses you or otherwise breaks the law, you have rights. (9/16/09)
  • Can creditor garnish bank account? - Protecting Social Security disability from collectors (2/5/08)
  • Don't Let 'Zombie Debt' Ruin Credit - Stay on top of debt collectors who say you owe money when you don't (11/20/07)
  • Form Letters for Debt Collector Problems (9/4/06)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Responding to a Debt Collection Error
  • Know Your Credit Card's Debt Statute of Limitations - Debt collectors will often keep calling after they shouldn't (9/26/05)
  • I Owe You Money? - When a debt collector calls and you're not sure why, make them show that you really owe (8/29/05)
  • How to Handle a Collection Mistake - What to do when you've already paid the debt or didn't owe it in the first place (1/16/04)
  • Disputing an erroreous debt (1/3/03)
  • When the collection agencies are wrong (3/11/02)
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    Debt, Collection Harassment

  • When mom is left holding the debt - Elderly co-signer's risk of harassment from creditors is high even if she can't pay (7/29/08)
  • Laws prohibit abusive collector tactics -An abusive collector may be running afoul of state and federal law (5/16/08)
  • Lawyer Can Stop Collector Harassment (11/16/07)
  • Stop Debt Collectors and Get Back on Your Financial Feet by John Ventura, Attorney - Know your rights (10/15/07)
  • Dealing with a Debt Collector who Lies (4/9/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • New Debt Collector, New Threat to Credit? (3/26/07)
  • Form Letters for Debt Collector Problems (9/4/06)
  • Should Debt Collectors Call Your Cell Phone? (8/14/06)
  • When Does Debt Collection Become Harrassment? (7/11/05)
  • Harassing Collection Calls by Gary Foreman - Being behind doesn't mean that you can be abused (3/18/02)
  • Debt Collection Harassment - Reader's Solutions (12/8/97)
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    Debt, Consolidation

  • Debt payoff plan beats bankruptcy - Debt management plans and bankruptcy keep lenders at bay, but a DMP is kinder to your credit score. (5/04/09)
  • 'Frugal' couple has $30,000 in card debt (2/7/08)
  • The Dangers of Debt Consolidation (10/9/06)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • 8 Ways to Consolidate Debts (8/7/06)
  • Time to Consider Student Loan Consolidation (4/24/06)
  • Avoid Variable-Rate Debt Consolidation Loan (4/10/06)
  • 8 Ways to Consolidate Your Debts (11/28/05)
  • Comparing Debt Consolidation Options (10/11/04)
  • 8 Ways to Consolidate Debt (9/13/04)
  • Will Consolidation Solve Debt Problems? (8/30/04)
  • The Dark Side to Debt Consolidation (7/18/03)
  • Consolidate Debt by Scott Bilker - Few cards, more leverage (1/13/03)
  • Cut Your College Loan Costs - Now may be the best time to consolidate (6/4/02)
  • How do we consolidate credit card debt? (3/26/02)
  • Using Refinancing or home equity locans to consolidate debt (2/18/02)
  • The Difference - Between home equity and debt consolidation loans (1/14/02)
  • Consolidation Loans by Gary Foreman (11/27/00)
  • Debt Collection by Gary Foreman (11/6/00)
  • Reducing Payments by $200? by Gary Foreman (10/5/98)
  • Personal Loan to Consolidate Debts? (6/8/98)
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    Debt, Credit Cards

  • Heavy card debt a financial dead weight - Your pile of bills can be backbreaking. But if you stop paying, collectors will come calling. (7/13/09)
  • Two debts become one - Credit card charges can be added to other debt with the same lender if you default.(2/24/09)
  • Late payments haunt credit for years Paying off your card is great, but late payments have a longer credit legacy (5/09/08)
  • Big Debt Limits Credit Card Choices (2/5/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Credit Cards Aren't All Bad (8/21/06)
  • Betting the House on Credit Card Bills (7/17/06)
  • Beauty and the Beast - Using free financing plans to your benefit (6/5/06)
  • Avoiding Credit Card Traps (3/27/06)
  • Consequences of Ignoring Credit Card Debt (10/10/05)
  • Reducing the Damage From Unpaid Credit Card Debt (7/18/05)
  • Credit Card Double Trouble - Your monthly payments will be higher and your odds of escaping them will be lower (5/16/05)
  • Credit Card Minimum Payments Doubling (5/3/05)
  • Is Credit Card Debt Illegal? (4/11/05)
  • Escaping Over-the-Limit Fees (9/13/04)
  • Getting a Credit Card After Bankruptcy (6/7/04)
  • Balance Transfer Offers - Properly used they can be a blessing. But a mistake can leave you cursing (3/15/04)
  • Pay One Bill Late, Get Punished by Many (1/20/04)
  • Dumping an Onerous Interest Rate (10/31/03)
  • Never Late, But They Jacked My Rate (6/20/03)
  • Deflate Your Rate - courtesy of TruthAboutCredit.org - How to lower your credit card APR (10/28/02)
  • Credit Card Payment Pinch by Gary Foreman - Is there a way out of the trap? (2/4/02)
  • Accident Ahead: 10 Credit Card Traps - courtesy of TruthAboutCredit.org - Avoid wrecking your finances (12/3/01)
  • Are the Credit Card Companies Guilty? by Doug Willey - Can they force people to do the wrong thing? (9/10/01)
  • Now What? by Gary Foreman - How can he take advantage of lower interest rates? (2/19/01)
  • The Difference Between Credit and Debit Cards by Curtis Arnold (12/18/00)
  • Canceling Credit by Gary Foreman (12/11/00)
  • Considering Credit Limits by J.C. (3/22/99)
  • Comments on "Transfer My Credit Card Balance?" (2/1/99)
  • Transfer My Credit Card Balance? by Gary Foreman (1/25/99)
  • Buy Now...Pay Later by Gary Foreman (4/22/96)
  • How Credit Card Companies Play 'Gotcha' by Gary Foreman (10/21/96)
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    Debt, Credit Counseling

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Credit, Credit Cards & Credit Repair
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?
  • Select credit counselor carefully - Credit counseling is just one option for dealing with debt. Do your homework before choosing this route. (1/27/09)
  • Debtors who pay still eligible for help - You don't need to fall behind in debt payments before seeking help from a credit counselor. (11/24/08)
  • FAQs on Debt and Credit Counseling (9/11/06)
  • Pension Law Also Changes Credit Counseling (9/11/06)
  • Debt Negotiators Can Crush Your Credit (8/21/06)
  • Try Again for Credit Counseling (6/26/06)
  • FAQ About Debt and Credit Counseling (5/22/06)
  • 12 Questions to Ask a Credit Counselor - Make sure you get a good one by asking the right questions (5/22/06)
  • Broke? Seek Credit Counseling Anyway (5/15/06)
  • After Credit Counseling (5/1/06)
  • Credit Counseling at a Glance (3/13/06)
  • Top 7 Questions on Debt and Credit Counseling (11/28/05)
  • New Bankruptcy Law Requires Credit Counseling (9/26/05)
  • Picking a Credit Counselor (8/15/05)
  • How to Pick a Credit Counseling Firm (10/4/04)
  • Credit Counseling - Here's how to find the right counselor (9/27/04)
  • Do I Need Professional Debt Help? (9/27/04)
  • Financial SOS? - Here's how to reach out for help (8/23/04)
  • Credit Counselors - They can help you come up with a plan, but watch for these red flags (11/28/03)
  • Credit Counseling vs. Bankruptcy (9/19/03)
  • Understanding Credit Counseling (2/3/03)
  • Pros and Cons of Credit-Counseling Services (10/3/02)
  • In a Credit Crunch? - You may need professional help (3/4/02)
  • Using Credit Counseling by Carrie (4/13/98)
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    Debt, Credit Score

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Credit, Credit Cards & Credit Repair
    Consumer Protection, Credit Rating
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?
  • Bad news sticks to credit score longer - Remembering what elements affect your credit score will help to decide how to fix it. (9/25/09)
  • Repair credit score in 2 steps - Two simple steps can help repair a credit score damaged by a man's status as an authorized user. (9/25/09)
  • Pay Late Fee, Even if it's Not Fair (12/21/07)
  • Beware Credit Score Quick Fixes (8/8/05)
  • Debt Negotiators Can Sink Your Credit (10/4/04)
  • Refinancing and Your Credit Score by Gary Foreman (5/19/03)
  • Credit Report Errors by Gary Foreman - Assume nothing (10/7/02)
  • Steps for Repairing Damaged Credit (8/23/02)
  • How Lenders Judge Creditworthiness (7/1/02)
  • How to Handle Lousy Credit - Strategies and tips for cleaning up your credit act while living a normal life (4/5/02)
  • Trouble Getting a Mortgage by Gary Foreman - Past credit problems have her locked in (3/25/02)
  • Late Payments - Influence other creditors (3/4/02)
  • Credit Repair FAQ (1/28/02)
  • Correcting Your Credit Report by Gary Foreman - 70% of all credit reports contain errors. What about yours? (5/7/01)
  • Removal Guaranteed? by Debra Vaughn - Can they legally remove bad credit references? (12/25/00)
  • Is Your Credit File Hurting You? by Doris Dobkins (7/17/00)
  • Improving Your Credit Rating by Deborah Michelle Sanders, Esq. (3/6/00)
  • Correcting Your Credit Report by Gary Foreman (2/14/00)
  • Low Rate Teaser Tango by Gary Foreman (12/20/99)
  • Credit Card Company Tricks by Elaine Silverman (11/29/99)
  • Re-Establishing Credit to Buy a Home (7/12/99)
  • What's Your (Credit) Score? by Gary Foreman (4/26/99)
  • Credit Repair Fraud: part 1 by Gary Foreman (6/17/96)
  • Credit Repair Fraud: part 2 by Gary Foreman (6/24/96)
  • Credit Bureau Reports & Your Credit History by Jack Mann (8/5/96)
  • How Credit Bureau Reports Can Affect Your Insurance Premiums by Jack Mann (8/19/96)
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    Debt, Crisis

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?
  • Illness doesn't cancel out debt -Decide how much you can pay once you're well and working again, and map out a payment plan with creditors. (7/02/09)
  • Pay the mortgage, not the credit cards - Credit card issuers can scream and yell, but they can't take your home like the mortgage company. (3/16/09)
  • Issuer may help jobless cardholder - A newly jobless cardholder with good credit may be eligible for hardship treatment. (2/25/09)
  • Debts mounting? Ch. 7 and 13 are options - Even with mounting debt, don't assume you have no options. A Chapter 7 or 13 filing might be possible. (2/3/09)
  • My Story: Make the Call contributed by Jan R. - Avoidance will only make things worst. (11/17/08)
  • Managing Stress During a Financial Crisis by Diane Bergman - Rounding the corner to the good times (11/5/07)
  • Newly Wed and Deep in Debt (8/17/07)
  • 5 Errors to Avoid In a Financial Crisis (5/23/05)
  • Divorced Mom, No Job and Big Debts (6/21/04)
  • Elderly and Deep In Debt (8/22/03)
  • From the Brink of Bankruptcy (8/8/03)
  • Unemployed Bill Crisis by Gary Foreman - Starting the road to recovery (8/4/03)
  • Managing Debt During a Crisis - courtesy of CuraDebt - Analyze and prioritize (2/17/03)
  • Facing Foreclosure despite lots of equity (5/20/02)
  • United We Stand: Coping With Crisis by Dawn - She went from a carefree lifestyle to watching every penny (10/15/01)
  • Laid Off by Gary Foreman - He's been out of work and now the bill collectors are calling (4/9/01)
  • Disabled Debt Disaster by Gary Foreman (12/18/00)
  • When You're Facing Foreclosure (9/25/00)
  • Credit Collection Crisis by Gary Foreman (7/27/98)
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    Debt, Information

  • Denying debt won't make it disappear -The first step to overcoming a debt is to stop sinking into denial (8/18/08)
  • Ignored debt damages many parts of life -Debts and fish have something in common -- ignore them, and they begin to stink (6/30/08)
  • Key Interest Rate Moves 2001-2004 - Understanding how one rate affects what you pay (12/13/04)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Figuring Out APYs and APRs (11/1/04)
  • 25 Fascinating Facts About Debt (10/11/04)
  • Debt Through History (10/11/04)
  • A Rising Tide of Debt - With the average non-mortgage debt load over $18,000 many are getting in over their heads (2/9/04)
  • Famous Debtors - Lots of famous people have debt problems (2/1/04)
  • Good Debt vs. Bad Debt (2/1/04)
  • Debt-Help Definitions - A look at some of the terms and what they mean (3/3/03)
  • To the Limit - Debt approaches record levels (5/1/02)
  • Seniors Not Shying Away From Debt - Another day and deeper in debt (3/20/02)
  • What Is Debt? by Ruby Wallace - How much do you really know about debt? (12/17/01)
  • Tiered Loans and Rising Rates by Gary Foreman (3/20/00)
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    Debt, Family and Friends

  • Snooping wife breaks money taboo - A nosy wife gets a rude surprise when she reads through her husband's credit card statements. (8/26/09)
  • Borrowing from family - A loan agreement that spells out everything keeps lending loved ones and borrowers on the same page. (4/17/09)
  • Tapping savings in hard times -A loan from family is also an option for needed cash but avoid a 401(k) or pay-day advance loan. (4/17/09)
  • Team of pros can fix Mom's money woes- An 82-year-old woman needs professional help to fix her finances (8/11/08)
  • 'Help! I need money. Can you help me?' -In these tough times, family or friends may need financial assistance. When should you say yes and when should you walk away? (6/13/08)
  • My Son's Auto Loan by Gary Foreman - What we can learn from a painful financing experience (12/24/07)
  • Should Dad Pay Bankruptcy Debt? (11/27/07)
  • Are Friends to Blame for Your Debt? (11/6/07)
  • Mom Must Teach Student $20,000 Lesson - A son who has run up credit-card debt needs help -- but not too much (11/2/07)
  • Deadbeat Uses Ex's Sympathy to Pad Debt - An old boyfriend's bad behavior offers painful financial lesson (10/26/07)
  • The Debt Next to You - Debt can be your problem even if you're debt free (6/18/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Helping a Desperate Sister - She wants a new car. Can I get involved? (5/14/07)
  • Pitfalls of Paying off Boyfriend's Debt (10/9/06)
  • Thinking of Co-signing a Loan? Think Again (10/9/06)
  • Bad Credit Results When Borrowing for Another (10/9/06)
  • You Won't Inherit Mom's Credit Card Debt (10/2/06)
  • How to Lose Friends and Money - Is it a good idea to loan money to a friend? (9/4/06)
  • Avoiding Your Parents’ Debts (7/31/06)
  • Settling Debts for an Elderly, Frail Relative (6/12/06)
  • Inheriting Debts - Can you be held responsible for a loved one's debts? (1/24/05)
  • Borrowing From Family (10/4/04)
  • Co-Signing a Daughter's Education Loan (8/30/04)
  • Co-Signing a Loan by Stephanie Pruett - Think before you sign (3/10/03)
  • Lending Money to a Family Member - When a relative hits you up for a quick cash infusion (7/24/02)
  • Friendship Loan by Gary Foreman - Should he loan money to a friend? (11/19/01)
  • Inherited Debts? by Gary Foreman - Can she inherit her parent's debts? (10/29/01)
  • When Friends Are Laid-Off - How you can help (10/15/01)
  • Establishing Credit by Gary Foreman - Moms wants to help her son buy his first car (4/23/01)
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    Debt, Marriage

  • No marital bliss with fiance's huge debt - You're not responsible for it, but it could be a drain on your joint income after exchanging vows. (8/6/09)
  • Fiance's debt won't ding woman's credit -A fiancee isn't obligated to repay her betrothed's existing debts when she becomes his wife. (6/3/09)
  • Divorce could alter bankruptcy - The higher cost of separate households could force a change from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. (5/19/09)
  • 'I do' also means 'I'll pay' - After you're married, it's too late. You're just as responsible for his debts as you are your own. (5/11/09)
  • Divorce doesn't end debt -Even if a divorce decree divides debt, you're still liable to creditors for jointly held accounts. (3/30/09)
  • Marriage brings love, affection, maybe debt -Close pre-existing accounts before tying the knot. (1/26/09)
  • Wife not married to spouse's old debts -Your spouse's creditors may suggest you are liable for debts incurred prior to marriage. Don't believe it. (1/05/09)
  • He's in Iraq, She's Racking Up Debt (5/21/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Collectors Call: Ex-wife had Secret Credit Card (4/30/07)
  • Hiding Debts from Hubby (1/29/07)
  • My Story: Marriage and Money (1/22/07)
  • Work 2 Jobs to Pay Hubby's Debt? Puh-leze! (10/30/06)
  • Plan Ahead to Duck That Debt (10/23/06)
  • Bad Ex Ignores Divorce Decree, Worsens Debt (9/4/06)
  • My Ex Filed Bankruptcy, Stuck Me With Debt (7/31/06)
  • Creditor's Don't Read Your Divorce Decree - Just because your Ex is supposed to pay the bill doesn't mean you're off the hook (9/19/05)
  • Will Hubby Have to Deal With My Bankruptcy? (7/11/05)
  • Divorce and Bankruptcy - Joint obligations continue even after the marriage is over (7/26/04)
  • Breaking Up Debt Is Hard to Do, Too (1/30/04)
  • Until "Debt" Do Us Part by Damon Carr - Don't let money destroy your marriage (11/24/03)
  • Must wife pay husband's debts? (1/23/03)
  • Debts After Divorce - courtesy of Curadebt.com - Avoiding bankruptcy (12/16/02)
  • Bankruptcy and divorce (11/19/02)
  • Will My Husband's Bankruptcy Affect Me? (5/9/02)
  • Love Is Blind, But Creditors Aren't by Gary Foreman - When your fiance brings debts with them (12/3/01)
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    Debt, Money Strategies


  • Battle of the Riches: Good vs. Evil (5/21/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Peeling Back the Layers of Your Financial Onion - Discover the real problem behind your overspending (8/6/07)
  • Working Your Way Out of Debt (12/25/06)
  • 7 Steps to be Debt-Free in '07 (12/25/06)
  • My Story: Our Success Story (11/27/06)
  • Escape the So-So Income, High Debt Trap (11/6/06)
  • In Debt? Get Out in 3 Hard Steps (10/16/06)
  • My Story: Addicted to Debt - Going from 'high' to low (10/16/06)
  • 50 Good Things About Being Debt-Free (8/28/06)
  • 5-Step Plan for Dealing with Deep Debt (8/14/06)
  • 10 Bad Habits That Lead to Debt Disaster (7/17/06)
  • Save, Budget to Defeat Payday Loan Cycle (7/10/06)
  • Tackling Debt From Multiple Credit Cards (2/20/06)
  • Pay Off Debt Using Other People's Money - A creative way to painless debt repayment (1/2/06)
  • Do You Have Good Debt Or Bad Debt? (11/14/05)
  • 5 Sure-Fire Ways to Ruin Your Credit (11/7/05)
  • Reduce Financial Stress - 5 strategies to help you take control of your finances (8/22/05)
  • Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle (6/27/05)
  • Go Beyond 'Out of Debt' - The same tools could accumulate riches (2/28/05)
  • Are You in Need of Financial Bypass Surgery? (11/1/04)
  • Eliminate Debt Fast - Step-by-step guide for paying down debt (10/4/04)
  • Getting Out of Debt (9/27/04)
  • Getting Out of Debt - Three myths to consider (8/9/04)
  • Encouraging Words - For when you're ready to throw in the financial towel (2/16/04)
  • Plan Your Pay-Off Strategy - Worksheets to systematically eliminate your debts (1/4/04)
  • Your Annual Performance Report by Gary Foreman - How does your financial performance measure up? (1/5/04)
  • 10 Excuses for Staying In Debt (12/29/03)
  • Using ROI at Home by Gary Foreman - The framework for better decisions (10/13/03)
  • Dirty Dishes Cause Debt! by Jill Cooper (9/22/03)
  • Falling Behind - When there's less money than month (7/7/03)
  • Getting Out of Debt - Devise and execute a workable plan (1/13/03)
  • 10 Steps to Being Debt Free (12/27/02)
  • Debt Comfort Quiz (10/25/02)
  • Defeating Debt - Requires personal change (10/18/02)
  • Low Overhead by Gary Foreman - What can we learn from an old ad jingle? (9/9/02)
  • Struggling With Holiday Bills? - Experts share secrets for slashing balances (1/21/02)
  • Record Keeping - Helps this guy climb out of debt (1/14/02)
  • A Fall Financial Check Up by Doris Dobkins - When was the last time you gave your finances a check up? (11/12/01)
  • Step One by Doris Dobkins - Every journey begins with the first step (8/13/01)
  • Are We Snacking Our Way Into Debt? by W. Lomano - You can learn a lot from a person's snacking habits (7/2/01)
  • What's Your Net Worth? by Doris Dobkins (1/1/01) - what kind of financial shape are you in?
  • Your Money Quotient by Gary Foreman (1/1/01) - how smart are you when it comes to money?
  • Can't Stop Spending by Gary Foreman (8/31/98)
  • Monthly Budget Stretch by Gary Foreman (12/8/97)
  • How We Got Out of Debt by Patti Hutterli (11/10/97)
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    Debt, Mortgage

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?
  • Fix mortgage, then deal with other debt - Once you've gotten a mortgage modification, decide the best way to pay down debt -- your way. (9/24/09)
  • Reaffirming a mortgage in Chapter 7 - If a mortgage wasn't reaffirmed, the homeowner can walk away from payments (10/07/08)
  • Upside down on home? Take a deep breath Don't let the fear of being upside down on a loan force you into foolish decisions (4/29/08)
  • Debt Restructuring with Poor Credit (5/28/07)
  • Negative Amortization is a Bad Idea (4/16/07)
  • Upside Down House - Getting out from under a 125% mortgage (9/22/03)
  • Behind on the Mortgage? by David Moakler - Keep a clear head to save your home (2/11/02)
  • Should you refinance a first and second mortgage into one? (1/7/02)
  • The 125% Mortgage by Gary Foreman (10/9/00)
  • When You're Facing Foreclosure (9/25/00)
  • Pre-Foreclosure Mortgage Workouts by Steven Wolpern (6/7/99)
  • Mortgage Paydown Challenge by Gary Foreman (7/13/98)
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    Debt, Old Debts

  • Old debt can follow you forever - Debts have a statute of limitations in court but not in the ledger of a debt collector. (10/5/09)
  • What to do about mystery debt - You may hope a creditor forgets about your old debt, but you had better plan in case it resurfaces. (9/17/09)
  • Charge off could hurt credit - A utility might not report the charge off at all, but don't bet a future mortgage on it. (5/21/09)
  • Dealing with Old Debts (1/15/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • When an Old Utility Bill Strikes Back(12/4/06)
  • Will New Credit Card Revive Old Debt? (7/3/06)
  • Getting Chased for an Old Debt (5/16/05)
  • Kissing Old Debts Goodbye - Like an old flame, old debts can reappear unexpectedly (7/5/04)
  • When a Debt Collector Targets an Old Debt (1/16/04)
  • With Old Debts, Know Your Limits - A look at state laws concerning collecting old debts (1/16/04)
  • Can a lender garnish for an old debt? (2/11/03)
  • Can real old debts be collected? (1/30/03)
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    Debt, Other

  • Handling Credit Card Debt Should Your Spouse Pass Away by Bill Hardekopf - What are you responsible for? And, what do you need to do? (10/12/09)
  • Nice guys shouldn't finish indebted -You may be a sucker for someone else's debt, but there's time to fix your credit and get ahead. (8/17/09)
  • 3 options for debt woes, none of them good - With one bankruptcy in the recent past and staggering debt, your options are slim to none. (8/4/09)
  • Managing the stress of debt - While grappling to pay your bills, you may find the darkest side of debt is the mounting stress. (5/7/09)
  • GM courts reluctant bondholders-GM is in dire straits and hopes to avoid bankruptcy by getting concessions from wary bondholders. (3/6/09)
  • Coping with debt when you're laid off - Pink-slipped workers may benefit from posting their own "help wanted" appeal with creditors. (3/3/09)
  • Inheriting Spouse's Debts by Gary Foreman - They have separate accounts. Is that enough protection?(3/9/09)
  • Tallying the true costs of debt - Debt affects more than the balance sheet; it interferes with peace of mind and other important things.
  • Mail snafu no excuse for unpaid bill - Failure to receive a bill is no excuse for leaving a debt unpaid (6/9/08)
  • Nobody's income too low for debt help - An agency was wrong to tell a woman her income disqualifies her from credit help g (5/26/08)
  • You may still owe after repossession Lenders retain the right to collect money owed following a repossession (5/2/08)
  • `Fleeing U.S., loan debt is shoddy plan A foreign student who may ditch the country -- and her car loan -- is showing poor form (3/28/08)
  • Afraid to Lose Your House or Car? by Gary Foreman (1/7/08)
  • Repaying Charged-Off Debts (4/23/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Understanding Write-Offs and Foreclosures (3/12/07)
  • Refinancing Won't Solve Debt Problems (12/11/06)
  • How 'Charge Offs' Effect You by Gary Foreman - On time or not, you'll pay more (8/25/03)
  • What Happens When a Creditor Writes Off a Debt? (7/7/03)
  • Questions to Ask - Before refinancing a debt (6/27/03)
  • Garnishment - The unexpected pay cut (9/10/02)
  • Comparing a Refinance by Gary Foreman - Make sense out of all the numbers (1/14/02)
  • Warning Signs by Gary Foreman (9/28/98)
  • Watch for Falling Prices by Gary Foreman (3/23/98)
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    Debt, Payday Loans


  • Working out of a Payday Lending Hole (9/7/07)
  • 20 Red Flags for Predatory Loans (7/31/06)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • How Predatory Lenders Work (3/29/04)
  • Payday Loans by Gary Foreman - They collect over $2 billion a year in fees and interest (3/1/04)
  • Payday Loan Alternatives (10/24/03)
  • Payday loans aren't the answer for debt (11/22/02)
  • Payday Lenders - Feds crackdown to safeguard consumers (11/6/02)
  • Payday Lenders - Using banks to dodge usury laws (2/11/02)
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    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt

  • Repaying Christmas Bills by Gary Foreman - Putting last year's Christmas bills behind you. (02/02/09)
  • Consumer Tips for Dealing with Debt by Bill Hardekopf- Tips on how to climb out of credit card debt. 5/5/08)
  • Budgeting Debt Repayment - Steps to reducing credit card debt (7/11/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • 4 Smart Ways to Tame Debt (7/30/07)
  • Money Makeover: Drowning in Credit Cards with No Way Out (3/12/07)
  • 6 Maxed-Out Credit Cards. Help! (1/29/07)
  • 5 Ways to Tame Your Line of Credit Payment (7/24/06)
  • Car Debt or Credit Debt First? (7/3/06)
  • Tackling Debt From Multiple Credit Cards (2/20/06)
  • Beware credit card 'debt elimination' scam (1/23/06)
  • Guide to Managing Debt and Credit (10/31/05)
  • The Road to Debt Is Paved in Plastic (10/31/05)
  • Rules Differ for Reporting Debt, Collecting Debt - Could you legally be forced to pay? (10/17/05)
  • Low Interest Balance Transfers - Why are the credit card companies begging to give you a good deal? (10/17/05)
  • The Anti-Cinderella by Gary Foreman - Is there a happy ending to her story? (7/12/04)
  • Digging Out of Credit Card Debt (12/20/02)
  • Credit Crunch (11/6/00)
  • Behind in Credit Card Bills by Gary Foreman (7/3/00)
  • Retail Financing Games by Doris Dobkins (8/23/99)
  • Crushing Credit Card Debts (10/12/98)
  • Escaping Credit Card Debt by Gary Foreman (7/20/98)
  • Credit Card Payoff Strategy by Gary Foreman (1/5/98)
  • Credit Card and Debt Management by Scott Bilker - a review by Gary Foreman (8/18/97)
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    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy


  • A Quick Look at Bankruptcy Costs (7/10/06)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • 9 Bankruptcy Costs You Should Know (7/10/06)
  • Tax Bill for Discharged Debt (3/27/06)
  • Bankruptcy Can Cost More Than Just Money - Experts Say Debtors Pay in Terms of Both Physical and Emotional Health (1/30/06)
  • Finding Low Cost Help to File Bankruptcy (7/4/05)
  • Paying for a Bankruptcy - Finding the fee for a bankruptcy attorney is tough (11/29/04)
  • Financing a Bankruptcy Filing (10/4/04)
  • The costs of filing for bankruptcy (3/14/02)
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    Debt, Paying Off

  • Should you pay debt before saving? - Should you pay down your debt before saving? It depends on your circumstances. (9/30/09)
  • Don't settle debt. Pay up! - Here are several good financial reasons why you should knock out all that you owe. (9/14/09)
  • Refi second mortgage to pay off card debt - Paying off your credit card is only half the task. Don't start the cycle over by creating new debt. (7/27/09)
  • Don't despair about the size of your debt -You may feel hopeless, but a debt management plan will start you on the road to financial recovery. (6/25/09)
  • Climb mountain of debt -It may seem insurmountable, but reducing massive debt can be achieved with a plan. (3/23/09)
  • Paying off debt won't erase history - Paying off bad debt to a bank won't remove the negative history from your ChexSystems report. (2/11/09)
  • Use cash for refinance or debt payment? - Should you apply extra cash to a refinancing, or use it to pay down debt? (12/26/08)
  • Pay off truck, or credit card debt?- A man wonders whether to pay off his truck or credit card debt. The Debt Adviser offers his opinion. (9/08/08)
  • Should man prepay mortgage, or car loan? - Deciding which of two loans to pay down first is tricky business (7/02/08)
  • Bad economy no excuse for young debtor -A young woman who's deep in debt needs to get a job fast (6/16/08)
  • Mom's age opens up debt payment options - A 90-year-old woman has more debt payment options because of her age (5/19/08)
  • Swimming up a debt waterfall? Try this Small steps can give you the energy to tackle a big debt (5/5/08)
  • Ask collector for proof of debt payoff Protect yourself by requesting written proof of a debt payoff (4/28/08)
  • Paying off loan can limit flexibility The decision to pay off a loan can limit short-term financial flexibility (3/28/08)
  • Every Penny Counts by Scott Bilker - Especially when you're paying back debt (2/25/08)
  • Pay Off Holiday Debt by Kristen Garrett (2/11/08)
  • Using equity to pay debt can be risky - (1/25/08)
  • Simple-Interest Loans Follow Own Rules - Paying early on a simple-interest loan can help you get rid of the debt faster (11/6/07)
  • Paying Off Debt not Always Best Option (11/5/07)
  • Pay Down HELOC or Auto Loan? (10/11/07)
  • Using Inheritance to Fix Bad Credit (4/30/07)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Juggling Retirement When Buried in Debt (4/30/07)
  • Don't Wipe out Savings to Wipe out Debt (4/2/07)
  • Money Makeover: Single Mom's Dilemma (2/19/07)
  • Paying Off Holiday Bills (2/5/07)
  • Deep in Debt Again 6 Years After Bankruptcy (1/12/07)
  • Dumping an Old, High-Interest Debt (1/1/07)
  • Walk Away From $200,000 Credit Card Debt? (12/25/06)
  • Trade Home Equity Line for Credit Card Debt? (12/18/06)
  • Debts not Reaffirmed Don't Have to be Paid (11/27/06)
  • Deciding Between Debt and Down Payment (10/30/06)
  • Inheritance Provides Opportunity for New Life (9/25/06)
  • Don't Use Future Money for Past Debt (9/18/06)
  • Save or spend an inheritance? (8/28/06)
  • Getting Out From Under IRS Debt (8/28/06)
  • 15 Signs You Need Debt-Reduction Help (7/24/06)
  • Paying Debt vs. Starting Emergency Fund (6/12/06)
  • 4 Ways to Pay Off Holiday Debts (1/9/06)
  • Bad Credit Hurts in Many Ways (11/7/05)
  • What a Difference a Score Makes (11/7/05)
  • Comparing Options - Should she stop contributing to her 401k to pay off debt? (7/18/05)
  • Dealing With a $40,000 Gambling Debt (5/9/05)
  • Younger Americans Going Deeper Into Debt (1/17/05)
  • Debt Load Analyzer - Do you have a problem handling credit? (10/4/04)
  • Top 10 Causes of Consumer Debt (9/27/04)
  • Curing a Throbbing Medical Debt (5/10/04)
  • 15 Signs You Need Debt-Reduction Help (2/8/04)
  • Smallest Bill? Or Highest Rate? by Gary Foreman - Digging your way out of a financial hole (1/19/04)
  • Beware Bogus 'Debt Elimination' Companies (12/12/03)
  • Unsatisified Judgement Hurts Your Credit (6/20/03)
  • Fending Off the Repo Man (5/30/03)
  • Rules for Paying Your Bills - Too many bills and not enough cash (5/19/03)
  • Debt to Income Ratio - Can your income support the payments? (3/21/03)
  • Same as Cash? by Damon Carr - Only if you don't fall into one of their traps (3/24/03)
  • Dealing With Gambling Debts (2/21/03)
  • Payback Time by Gary Foreman - The many costs of debt (6/10/02)
  • Productive vs. Unproductive Debt - Don't steal from future financial security to pay for yesterday's excess (5/17/02)
  • Before Rates Rise - Take advantage of this low-rate cycle by knocking down those debts (4/19/02)
  • Which Debt First? by Gary Foreman - One of the most frequently asked questions (5/28/01)
  • Debt Reduction Calculators (9/11/00)
  • Savings or Debt Reduction First? by Gary Foreman (7/24/00)
  • Payback by Gary Foreman (1/24/00)
  • Using Your 401k to Pay Off Debts by Gary Foreman (12/27/99)
  • My Story: Paying Off Debts by DF (11/22/99)
  • My Story: Getting Out of Debt by Shelia C. (7/19/99)
  • Budgeting When You're Behind in Your Bills by Jane Chidester (6/14/99)
  • Retirement Account or Debt Reduction? by Gary Foreman (2/8/99)
  • Young and In Over My Head (6/1/98)
  • Quicken Helps With Debt Payoff by Karen Jones (3/2/98)
  • Debt Reduction for Singles by Gary Foreman (7/7/97)
  • One Shot Debt Fix by Gary Foreman (2/24/97)
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    Debt, Planning for the Future

    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • The Power of Compound Interest - What could training shoes teach him about money? (7/3/06)
  • Increase investments or decrease debt? (6/26/06)
  • 3 Approaches to Paying Off Debt (11/7/05)
  • A debt repayment plan that works (4/5/02)
  • Paying Down Your Debts (3/4/02)
  • Which First? - Should you invest or pay off the mortgage? (2/25/02)
  • Frightening Future by Gary Foreman - With war clouds on the horizon she wants to prepare financially (9/24/01)
  • My Story: A Plan by LF - Their debt and stress had reached critical levels (4/30/01)
  • Emergency Savings vs. Debt Reduction by Derrick Gunter (9/20/99)
  • Debt Repayment Plan by Jane Chidester (7/12/99)
  • Debt Reduction Plan (6/14/99)
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    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation

  • What are effects of card debt settlement? - Cardholder wants to negotiate a settlement with the issuer without hurting his credit score. (9/2/09)
  • Debt management vs. settlement - There are pros and cons to a firm managing or settling debt; here are some tips to help you choose. (6/11/09)
  • Is debt settlement a good idea? -Companies that offer to lower your credit card debt make it sound so easy. Here's what you should know before you sign up.(2/11/09)
  • When to ditch debt management - Debt management programs only help if you are in a position to pay the money you owe. (12/23/08)
  • Debt negotiators can crush your credit- Debt negotiators could be a big help, but they also could leave you with less money and a worse credit rating.
  • Debt Negotiation Practices Exposed by Damon Carr - Facts you need to know.(6/9/08)
  • When creditors invade your bank account- Creditors can garnish wages and levy bank accounts until the debt is paid (5/20/08)
  • Lenders Can Decline Your Settlement Offer (1/30/06)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Student Loans

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • When to Turn Down Debt Settlement Offer (1/2/06)
  • Debt Negotiators Can Sink Your Credit (10/4/04)
  • The Dangers of Debt Consolidation (10/7/03)
  • Debt Negotiators - What you need to know before you start (3/3/03)
  • Are Debt Negotiators a Good Idea? (1/27/03)
  • Can I negotiate a reduced payoff? (11/6/02)
  • Negotiating your way out of debt (5/30/02)
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    Debt, Student Loans

  • Student Loan Debt Relief - New debt-relief programs may make college more affordable for more Americans. (6/08/09)
  • Paying your ex's student loan - A judge may have ordered him to pay, but you're on the hook because you co-signed the loan. (5/26/09)
  • Use home equity to pay off student debt A home equity loan typically offers better terms than a student loan (3/31/08)
  • Time to Consider Student Loan Consolidation (4/24/06)
    Also in Debt:
    Debt, After Bankruptcy
    Debt, Auto Loans
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    Debt, Before Bankruptcy
    Debt, Borrowing
    Debt, Collection
    Debt, Collection Errors
    Debt, Collection Harassment
    Debt, Consolidation
    Debt, Credit Cards
    Debt, Credit Counseling
    Debt, Credit Score
    Debt, Crisis
    Debt, Information
    Debt, Family and Friends
    Debt, Marriage
    Debt, Money Strategies
    Debt, Mortgage
    Debt, Old Debts

    Debt, Other
    Debt, Payday Loans
    Debt, Paying Credit Card Debt
    Debt, Paying for a Bankruptcy
    Debt, Paying Off
    Debt, Planning for the Future
    Debt, Settlement and Negotiation

    see also:
    Debt pay down adviser. What's the fastest and cheapest way to pay down your debts?
    Should you borrow from your home equity?

  • Students Destined to Get Deeper in Debt (3/6/06)
  • Troublesome Student Loans - When you have trouble with the payments (6/21/04)
  • Student Debt - A graduating senior wants help starting a payback plan (3/29/04)
  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans (2/2/04)
  • Student Loans in Bankruptcy (5/28/03)
  • Cut Your College Loan Costs - Now may be the best time to consolidate (6/4/02)
  • Stumbling Over Student Loans by Gary Foreman (1/17/00)
  • Trouble Repaying Student Loans (3/15/99)
  • In Love, In Debt - Reader's Tips
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    Dentistry

  • The Cost of Dental Work (11/28/05)
  • Are Dental Costs Deductible? (10/17/05)
  • 6 Questions to Ask Your Dental Insurer (9/26/05)
  • Avoid Painful Dental Bills (3/21/05)
  • 6 Questions to Ask Your Dental Insurer (3/21/05)
  • My Story: A Tightwad Visits the Dental Office (8/9/04)
  • Dental Plans - A bright, beautiful smile for less (7/26/04)
  • Teeth Whitening (9/11/00)
  • Less Expensive Braces (11/29/99)
  • Money Down the Drain by Dr. Eric Spieler (8/4/97)
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    Divorce

  • Credit Card Tips During a Divorce by Bill Hardekopf - You aren't just separating your lives, but your finances as well. (7/20/09)
  • Seeking a share of an ex-spouse's 401(k) -The QDRO process for obtaining a share of an ex-spouse's 401(k) doesn’t have to be frustrating and costly. (12/16/08)
  • Long-Gone Spouse Still Causes Problem (8/20/07)
  • Maybe Credit Reports aren't Wrong (5/28/07)
  • Don't Let Divorce Derail Your Retirement (5/14/07)
  • Divorcing a Man and His $190,000 Debt (4/9/07)
  • IRS Hounds Ex for Employees' Tax Money (9/4/06)
  • Bad Ex Ignores Divorce Decree, Worsens Debt (9/4/06)
  • Divorce and Your Finances (7/31/06)
  • My Ex Filed Bankruptcy, Stuck Me With Debt (7/31/06)
  • Don't Let Ex Keep Your Car - Leave your name on the title and you'll be responsible for what happens (2/13/06)
  • Divorcing Your Finances - Separating financial affairs after a divorce (9/5/05)
  • Alimony Payments Tax Implications (2/14/05)
  • Irresponsible Ex Not Paying Debts (1/24/05)
  • Ex Has Truck, But Not the Payments (1/17/05)
  • Divorce Doesn't Get You Off Mortgage (9/27/04)
  • Newly Divorced - What to do when you're on your own again (6/14/04)
  • Should You Keep the House In a Divorce? (3/29/04)
  • Marriage Dissolution Solutions - Easier, less expensive alternatives to divorce court (11/10/03)
  • Bankruptcy and divorce (11/19/02)
  • Tax implications of a divorce (5/22/02)
  • Saving your credit during a divorce (5/21/02)
  • Dividing Deductions in a Divorce (3/4/02)
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    Earning Money

    Site Build It!
    Advertising
    Business Ideas
    Career
    Earn Money with Your Business
    Extra Cash
    Finding a Job
    Home Office
    Increasing Your Salary
    Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Marketing
    Mystery Shopping
    Online Businesses
    Reducing Stress
    Selling
    Selling Crafts
    Selling Used Items
    Small Business
    Small Business Finance
    Starting a Business
    Taxes
    Telecommute
    Work-at-Home Moms
    Work from Home

    Earning Money, Advertising

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Don't Shoot the Messenger - Producing effective ad copy (5/8/06)
  • The Good from the Bad - Learning how to test ads for your business (4/24/06)
  • No Magical Powers - Writing ads that work in the real world (9/12/05)
  • Advertising Your Small Business for Pennies (8/15/05)
  • What Is the Most Effective Way to Advertise? (2/21/05)
  • What Don't You Understand? - Don't be guilty of 'geek speak' in your advertising (2/7/05)
  • The Dynamic Duo - Online marketing that produces positive results (11/13/04)
  • Grab Attention With Your Headlines (11/1/04)
  • Attracting Clients by Charlie Cook - Which words work best? (4/26/04)
  • Slam Dunk by Bob Osgoodby - Making affiliates work (9/23/02)
  • Direct Mail - Is it dead? (2/18/02)
  • Publicity on a Shoestring by Jean Clement - You don't need big bucks to get well known (12/31/01)
  • Avoiding Ad Placement Scams by Rosalind Mays - Don't be the next victim (5/7/01)
  • Target Market by Bob Osgoodby - Define it and then you can hit it! (1/29/01)
  • All Advertising Is Not Created Equal by Bob Osgoodby (5/8/00)
  • How Much Advertising Is Enough? by Bob Osgoodby (4/24/00)
  • Bingo - You're Cancelled by Bob Osgoodby (2/21/00)
  • Advertising Your Home Business Without Cash by Bonnie Rice (7/20/98)
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    Earning Money, Business Ideas

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    Money, Advertising
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
    Site Build It!

  • Tips for Starting a Childcare Business (8/14/06)
    Start Your Own Tutoring Business (6/19/06)
  • Starting a Tutoring Business (7/18/05)
  • Painting and Wallpapering by Pamela White - Have you already taken the first steps to your own business? (1/14/02)
  • Your Own Wise Man by Rosalind Mays - A lifestyle change requires some reflection (7/2/01)
  • Becoming a Handyman - The Natural Handyman - Should he turn pro? (6/18/01)
  • Starting a House Cleaning Service - She wants to work while the kids are in school (5/7/01)
  • Opening an Adult Daycare - She'd like to care for some seniors at home (1/15/01)
  • Discovering the Right Business for You by Rozen Gean (1/31/00)
  • How to Make Money With What You Know by Liz Folger (3/22/99)
  • Home Business Hotline: Which Business Is for Me? by Heather Martin (6/22/98)
  • Starting a Day Care Center - Reader Recommendations (3/23/98)
  • The Check's in the Mail - How to Start a Home Based Mailing Services Business by Jim Erskine (10/13/97)
  • Tutor at Large by Brenda Sparks (2/10/97)
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    Money, Career

    Earning Money, Career
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Reducing Stress

    Earning Money, Career

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Where the Jobs Will Be - Here are the fastest-growing jobs. Is your career one of them? (7/30/07)
  • 6 Ways to Get Ahead in Your Career (3/5/07)
  • What it Takes to be a Real Estate Agent (10/23/06)
  • Part-Time College Jobs that Pay You to Study (8/28/06)
  • My "Dumb Little $9-an-hour Job" Story - Don’t forget to consider the benefits (5/15/06)
  • Age Discrimination - Looking older won't help your career (6/6/05)
  • A 'Shoe-In' for Improving Your Career (5/2/05)
  • Networking at an Event (4/4/05)
  • Know Your Job Rights Before You Quit (3/21/05)
  • The Nostradamus Approach to Career Planning (1/10/05)
  • Positioning Yourself for Career Advancement - Important steps to ensure a promising future (11/29/04)
  • Plastic Payroll Cards - Convenient for the employers, but fees hit the employee (10/11/04)
  • Win at Work - Cures for your cubicle crises (9/13/04)
  • Tools for Enhancing Your Career (5/31/04)
  • 7 Ways to Impress Your Boss - some ideas for moving up the corporate ladder (9/15/03)
  • Beware the Pyramid Party Scheme - Parties promising easy wealth can carry a high price (5/27/03)
  • Some job opportunities should be missed (12/30/02)
  • Boost Your Career - Tips for scoring a win at work (12/23/02)
  • Finding the Magic by Gary Lockwood - Discovering your natural talents (4/29/02)
  • Fresh Start - Job loss opens up new career opportunitites (3/19/02)
  • Losing Your Job - Can set up taxing situations (3/11/02)
  • Want a Job? - Try vocational school (3/4/02)
  • Networking a New Job by Paul T. Forde - Your best chance to find a new position (6/18/01)
  • Top 10 Networking tips by Maria Marsala - Make who you know work for you (3/26/01)
  • Preparing for a Layoff (12/13/99)
  • Part Time Work That Pays by Cam McIntosh (8/23/99)
  • Working As a 'Contract Employee' by Ralph Steward (6/21/99)
  • Life As a Contract Worker (2/15/99)
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    Earning Money, Earn Money with Your Business

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Diversification (8/21/06)
  • Summer Doldrums - Leapfrog over your competition during the warm weather months (7/3/06)
  • Collection Downfalls - How small business owners can avoid bad debt and make more money (1/30/06)
  • Surviving a Dry Spell by Barbara Frank - Quite a shock when no money is coming in (2/16/04)
  • You Can't Afford to Be In Business by Bob Osgoodby - Don't be penny wise and pound foolish (1/26/04)
  • Self-compensation for the new business owner (8/13/02)
  • Small Business Cash Flow Crisis by William Hamilton - Can you be profitable and still be forced out of business? (2/4/02)
  • Unclaimed Revenue by Cyndi Webb (10/16/00)
  • Make More Money in Your Business by Robert Imbriale (3/20/00)
  • Making Money with Your Business by Liz Folger (9/27/99)
  • How to Make Money from Your Competition by Liz Folger (6/28/99)
  • Money Earning Money by Gary Foreman (7/21/97)
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    Earning Money, Extra Cash

    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items

    Earning Money, Extra Cash

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
    Site Build It!
  • 4 ways to make cash online -If today's economy has left you in need of more cash, use the Internet to bring home extra bacon. (9/11/09)
  • Make money by simply driving your car - Have your car wrapped in a colorful vinyl decal and get paid for doing routine driving. (8/5/09)
  • Cashing in on the Crumbling Economy by Shaunna Privratsky - It's a great time to raise some quick cash. (7/06/09)
  • Your House Can Make You Money by Thursday Bram - Put your home to work for you. (3/9/09)
  • Want More Cash? Get Focused! by Celeste Leibowitz - Being part of a 'focus group' can pay handsomely. (9/15/08)
  • 4 ways to make cash online - If today's economy has left you in need of extra cash, use the Internet to bring home extra bacon. (8/21/08)
  • Extra Income - Working two jobs at once (4/14/08)
  • Cast-Off Cash by Margaret Marquis - Easy options for making some extra cash (1/14/08)
  • My Story: Extra Cash - Earn extra cash as a guinea pig or a pack rat (12/3/07)
  • 10 Places to Find Temporary Work (11/13/07)
  • Book Review: “Multiple Streams of Income” by Robert G. Allen (2d ed.) (1/15/07)
  • The Gumball Queen - Making money with vending machines (3/13/06)
  • Writing for Parenting Magazines - You, too, could be a paid author! (3/6/06)
  • My Story: Making Extra Money from Home - Picking the company that’s best for you (2/27/06)
  • Surveys for Cash - Can you make money taking surveys? (10/10/05)
  • My Story: Selling at Auctions (6/27/05)
  • MLM Success? - Is a multi-level marketing program right for you? (6/20/05)
  • Selling Mary Kay - Could this be a good income source for her? (10/21/02)
  • The Silk Purse by Bob Osgoodby - Separating the good internet money making plans (2/11/02)
  • My Story: Extra Income Through Marketing Surveys by Lori Lunsford - A source for some extra cash (9/10/01)
  • Dot Com Home Business by Tammy Harrison - A slowing economy could be just the advantage you need (3/5/01)
  • Make Money Stuffing Envelopes by Liz Folger - Yes, you can make money. And you don't need to pay someone to start (2/26/01)
  • The 20 Minute At-Home Money Maker by Mary Jo Rulnick (10/2/00)
  • Retirement Income Through Online Marketing by Don Lewin (9/18/00)
  • By the Hour - a 'Working' Mom's Wage by Myrna Giesbrecht (5/8/00)
  • The Merits of Mystery Shopping by Nancy Twigg (4/17/00)
  • Envelope Stuffing by Bob Osgoodby (11/29/99)
  • The Truth About Making Money Overnight by Liz Folger (8/16/99)
  • Make Money While You Sleep by Liz Folger (4/12/99)
  • Earning Interest on Your Credit Card Purchases by Jack Mann (7/29/96)
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    Earning Money, Finding a Job

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
  • Cover letters let you brag - In a cover letter, you can brag in more detail than on your resume. (10/2/09)
  • 8 ways to find and keep a temporary job - In tough times, the path to a permanent job might be through temping. These tips can make it happen. (10/3/09)
  • 10 winning ways to land the job you want - Unemployment is high but you can still land the job you want if you follow these 10 smart tips. (9/10/08)
  • Government jobs offer good pay, benefitsSecurity and better than expected pay make public service a promising career. (5/5/2008)
  • Should I Write a Cover Letter? (7/30/07)
  • 7 Common Questions about the Job Search (7/16/07)
  • My Story: Finding A Job - 6 tools to help you get your career restarted (9/11/06)
  • My Story: Finding a Job (7/31/06)
  • Survival Guide for Job-Seeking Grads (6/12/06)
  • 6 Steps for Landing Your Dream Job (3/6/06)
  • Job Search Pals - Find a job faster! (1/16/06)
  • Go Where the Jobs Are (7/4/05)
  • Spending Money On the Job Search (4/11/05)
  • Job Loss at 50+ - Landing on your feet (3/28/05)
  • The One-Week Job Search (2/7/05)
  • 10 Ways to Save Money While Looking for a Job (1/24/05)
  • No Time Like the Holidays to Job Hunt (12/13/04)
  • Holiday Hiring Season (11/22/04)
  • Shine at Your Job Interview (6/7/04)
  • Hunting Down a Headhunter (6/7/04)
  • Finding a Job (5/31/04)
  • Time to Look for a New Job? (5/17/04)
  • Ups & Downs In the Job Market by Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. - Keeping a positive attitude (1/26/04)
  • Looking for a New Job (12/28/03)
  • 3 Rules for Writing Resumes (10/6/03)
  • The new-grad, job-hunt blues (5/16/03)
  • Job Search Tips for an Older Crowd by Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. - Getting gack into the working world (5/5/03)
  • Should you join the family business? (2/18/03)
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    Earning Money, Home Office

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    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
  • Small-biz owners save rent by moving home - You can save big by moving your office home, but make sure you take into account the drawbacks. (7/22/09)
  • 10 best (and real) work-at-home jobs - Work-at-home employment has expanded rapidly and a wide range of jobs is just a mouse click away. (7/16/09)
  • The Hidden Tax Costs of a Home Office (5/28/07)
  • Establish Structure in Your Home Business (4/2/07)
  • Five Tips for Working at Home With Kids (7/31/06)
  • Writing Off Home-Office Expenses (3/27/06)
  • A Home Office - 10 ways to save on setting up a home office (8/29/05)
  • Writing Off a Home Office (8/30/04)
  • A Home Office for $55 by Jennifer Hollowell (12/1/03)
  • Businesslike Image by Bob Osgoodby - Increase the odds of success for your home-based business (9/1/03)
  • A Movable Office (9/4/00)
  • A Workspace to Call Your Own by Rozey Gean (3/6/00)
  • Cottage Industry: Avoiding Zoning Problems by Bob Osgoody (9/13/99)
  • The Benefits of an Organized Home Office by Liz Folger (4/19/99)
  • Brighten Your Home Office In One Afternoon by Dianna Huff (2/22/99)
  • Get Organized to Earn Money from Home by Bonnie Rice (3/9/98)
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    Earning Money, Increasing Your Salary


  • They Make How Much Money? - When you feel you're being underpaid for your work (7/11/07)
    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Should You be Getting Overtime? (2/26/07)
  • 17 Steps to a Bigger Paycheck (12/11/06)
  • Double Check Your Paycheck - Could mistakes be costing you money? (11/20/06)
  • Negotiate Your Way to Fair Pay (11/13/06)
  • Bridging the Pay Gap Between Genders (11/13/06)
  • 10 ways to Give Yourself a 'Raise' (6/26/06)
  • Strategies for Increasing Your Pay (12/26/05)
  • How Part-Time Work Can Save You Money (8/22/05)
  • Is It Time for a Raise? (10/11/04)
  • 10 Ways to Boost Your Salary (5/24/04)
  • Give Yourself a Raise by Miriam Reed - How I 'earned' an extra $100 every month (10/27/03)
  • Get a Raise In a 'Down' Economy by Joanne Watson - Don't let the economy hold you down (9/8/03)
  • Increase Your Earning Potential (8/29/03)
  • Are You Paid Enough? - How to compare your salary to others in your field (6/6/03)
  • Pump Up Your Income - Five easy steps to maximizing your cash (1/24/03)
  • Want Career Advancement? - Start by keeping a clean desk (1/13/03)
  • If your company has a salary freeze, there are other ways to gain a benefit (1/6/03)
  • Successful Salary Negotiations (5/28/02)
  • Part Time Work That Pays by Cam McIntosh (8/23/99)
  • Bright Ideas to Boost Your Income by Ginita Wall (8/2/99)
  • Making Money During Summer Months by Liz Folger (8/2/99)
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    Earning Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens

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    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Summer Money-Makers (4/30/07)
  • Dorm-Room Business Can Launch Career (9/19/05)
  • Finding Summer Jobs for Teens (5/30/05)
  • Put Those Teens to Work by Sandra L. Ray - Valuable resources for finding jobs (3/31/03)
  • Business Ideas for Kids by Pearl Sanborn - Raising young entrepreneurs (9/2/02)
  • First Job by Gary Foreman - Help your teen take a big step to adulthood (5/21/01)
  • Jobs for Younger Teens (04/17/00)
  • Kids in Business by Heather Hemmingway (10/18/99)
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    Earning Money, Marketing


  • What Santa Knows about Marketing (10/30/06)
    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Is Your Company the Real McCoy? - Or are you trying to be something you're not? (10/23/06)
  • Making Small Business Marketing Painless (8/28/06)
  • What Does Every Prospect Have? - The most powerful way to attract new clients (7/10/06)
  • Something of Interest - Getting the attention of potential clients. (6/26/06)
  • The Buyer's Eyes - Seeing your business from your client's perspective. (6/12/06)
  • The Good from the Bad - Learning how to test ads for your business (4/24/06)
  • Evil Marketing - What a buffalo rancher taught me about selling (12/12/05)
  • Tune Up Your Marketing (11/14/05)
  • Creating Marketing Fireworks - Get the attention of your prospects (8/1/05)
  • Do Something Different - Get noticed and step up your profits (7/18/05)
  • Your Target Market - Define your market to make your marketing successful (6/13/05)
  • Building and Maintaining Marketing Momemtum - Know your target and track your progress (6/6/05)
  • Moving Beyond Marketing Rituals - Using business cards to attract new clients (5/9/05)
  • The Proper Bait - To land customers you must have the proper bait (1/31/05)
  • Jumping Through Hoops - Making a good first impression for your business (1/3/05)
  • 8 Common Marketing Mistakes to Avoid (10/18/04)
  • Are You Marketing to Your Potential? (9/20/04)
  • Find Your Niche - Finding the proper market for your business (8/23/04)
  • Are You Ignoring These Marketing principles? by Charlie Cook (8/9/04)
  • Marketing Smarter to Earn More by Charlie Cook (7/12/04)
  • 10 Ways to Build Trust and Your Business by Charlie Cook - Use your marketing to establish trust (6/14/04)
  • Are You Marketing With a Deaf Ear? by Charlie Cook (5/17/04)
  • Differentiating Your Business by Michael Angier - Make your small business stand out (3/22/04)
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  • What Is Your Marketing Really Costing You by Charlie Cook - It could be losing you revenue (1/12/04)
  • Your Biggest Marketing Obstacle by Charlie Cook - Don't start the new year with the same old problems (12/15/03)
  • Homebased Business Marketing by Bob Osgoodby (4/21/03)
  • Brand Recognition by Bob Osgoodby - Consistency is the key (11/25/02)
  • Prime the Pump by Bob Osgoodby (9/11/00)
  • Marketing Materials That Make a Difference by Rozey Gean (8/21/00)
  • Trade Shows by Bob Osgoodby (7/3/00)
  • Fun and Effective Presentations by Liz Folger (6/7/99)
  • 10 Ways to Market Inexpensively by Liz Folger (3/8/99)
  • Considering Network Marketing? by Ralph Helwig (10/26/98)
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    Earning Money, Mystery Shopping

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
  • Indulge Your Passion contributed by Tina - Trying to making your hobby your living (3/02/09)
  • My Story: Mystery Shopping (2/19/07)
  • Mystery Shopping - Extra income, free goods, and a few adventures along the way (5/16/05)
  • Secret Shopping Pays Off - She's been making extra money for 20 years (4/18/05)
  • A Peek Into the World of Video Mystery Shopping by Melanie Jordan - Earn higher shop fees with less paperwork (4/22/02)
  • Insider Information: Mystery Shopping by Niccole Rogers - It could be the perfect job if you know how to get started (11/26/01)
  • The Right Way to Start Mystery Shopping by Melanie Jordan - A good start to a part-time income opportunity (8/20/01)
  • The Perfect Work-at-Home Job by Melanie Jordan - It might be perfect for you, too (7/23/01)
  • The Merits of Mystery Shopping by Nancy Twigg (4/17/00)
  • Ask Miserly Moms: Working at Home and Mystery Shopping by Jonni McCoy (8/2/99)
  • Working as a Mystery Shopper by Saundra Coyle (3/1/99)
  • My Mystery Shopping Experience by J. Rogers (2/15/99)
  • Getting Paid to Shop by Gary Foreman (1/18/99)
  • Mystery Shopping - Reader's Experiences (2/23/98)
  • Getting Paid to Eat Out by Jim Erskine (5/13/96)
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    Earning Money, Online Businesses

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
    Site Build It!

  • Feeling Comfortable - Why are potential customers leaving your e-store without placing an order? (1/22/07)
  • Quiz: How Successful Will You Be Online? - Identify what you need to build your success. (5/22/06)
  • Barter - The Electronic Handshake - A great way to help your small businesses grow (4/10/06)
  • Need a Cheap Web Site for Your Small Business? Consider a Blog! (4/03/06)
  • Building Profitable Relationships With Your Web Site (9/5/05)
  • Building a Business Web Page (1/17/05)
  • A Great Opportunity by Bob Osgoodby - Succeed in an affiliate program when others fail (4/12/04)
  • Ad Space by Bob Osgoodby - The effective use of ads in home business (6/16/03)
  • Article Banks on the Web by Maria Marsala - Promote your business with your writing skills (8/6/01)
  • Niche Marketing by Bob Osgoodby - Who's making money on the web? (4/30/01)
  • Merchant Accounts by Bob Osgoodby - Does your small business need to take credit cards? (2/19/01)
  • The Free Ad Myth by Bob Osgoodby - Want to start an ezine? Then you'll need to know the facts (1/1/01)
  • Good Online Ads by Bob Osgoodby (12/18/00)
  • Get Serious About Your Online Business by Bob Osgoodby (7/31/00)
  • Learning from Brick & Mortar Businesses by Bob Osgoodby (6/26/00)
  • More Than Just a Random Drawing by Susan Donahue (6/12/00)
  • Opening a Merchant Account by Bob Osgoodby (4/3/00)
  • How an E-Zine Can Equal Cold Hard Cash by Liz Folger (3/13/00)
  • Increase Your Internet Sales: Sell Yourself First by Bob Osgoodby (2/7/00)
  • Your Internet Business: Seeing Through the Fog by Bob Osgoodby (12/6/99)
  • So, You Want to Make Money from Your Website? by Jenny Wanderscheid (11/8/99)
  • Is It a Bargain for Your Business? (10/11/99)
  • Place an Ad for Free by Liz Folger (5/17/99)
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    Earning Money, Reducing Stress

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Out of Control - Do you know the danger signs for your business? (1/16/06)
  • The Power of Positive Thinking - Failure is merely a stepping stone on your road to success (7/4/05)
  • Are You Multi-Tasking Yourself Into Stress? (9/13/04)
  • A 'Half-Hearted' Effort by Bob Osgoodby - Take time to renew enthusiam for your business (7/26/04)
  • Building a Home Business by Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. - Just what is persistence? (5/26/03)
  • Failing Isn't Not Succeeding by Barb Niehaus - The key to success is the human element (11/26/01)
  • Challenging Times for the Entrepreneur by Anne-Marie Rennick - How to keep your spirit strong in tough times (11/19/01)
  • Letting Go by Gary Lockwood (9/4/00)
  • Slave to Your Business by Cyndi Webb (7/17/00)
  • Exercising Your Flexibility by Rozey Gean (6/19/00)
  • A Time for Work And a Time for Play by Rozey Gean (4/10/00)
  • You Can Accomplish Great Things by Liz Folger (3/27/00)
  • Know Your Goals and Watch for Success by Liz Folger (3/1/99)
  • Calming Your Loved One's Fears When The Money Isn't Rolling In by Azriela Jaffe (7/27/98)
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    Earning Money, Selling

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Why Don’t You Have Ten Times as Many Clients? You Could! (8/7/06)
  • Toll Free Numbers - Does an 800 number increase the chances of making a sale? (7/24/06)
  • More Sales with Less Selling (5/1/06)
  • Creating Sales Conversations (4/17/06)
  • Transform Objections into Selling Points (3/20/06)
  • Evil Marketing - What a buffalo rancher taught me about selling (12/12/05)
  • Do You Know What They Really Want? - Better serving the true wants of your clientele (11/28/05)
  • Making More With Existing Clients (9/26/05)
  • Building Customer Confidence - Remember the personal touch (8/8/05)
  • Rejection Is Not Always Bad - People want to do business with people (7/25/05)
  • Eliminating Objections to Increase Sales (3/21/05)
  • How to Generate Leads by Charlie Cook - The next step to growing your business (6/28/04)
  • 12 Ways to leverage your customers' success (11/6/02)
  • Looking for Business In All the Wrong Places (10/8/02)
  • Boost Your Conversion Rate by Michel Fortin - Use the readers' eye to effective drive customer actions (7/8/02)
  • New Products - Strategies for that new product (5/16/02)
  • Pricing No-No's - Mistakes could hurt your company's profitability (5/15/02)
  • Referrals - New business from old customers (5/8/02)
  • Pricing - Setting a product price to assure profitability (1/7/02)
  • Three Stages of Buying by Joe Gracia - A small business needs to know their customer (10/29/01)
  • Using Rejection by Bob Osgoodby - 'No' doesn't have to mean that you failed (7/30/01)
  • Standing Out From the Bad Guys by Azriela Jaffe (11/13/00)
  • A Sporting Event Changed My Business by Danny Gamache (8/7/00)
  • Responding to Difficult Customers by Azriela Jaffe (6/5/00)
  • The Meaning of 'No' by Bob Osgoodby (2/28/00)
  • Bingo You're Cancelled (bulk email) by Bob Osgoodby (2/21/00)
  • Increase Your Internet Sales: Sell Yourself First by Bob Osgoodby (2/7/00)
  • "F" Means Great Customer Service by Santina Kerslake (2/7/00)
  • The Skinny on What to Charge by Liz Folger (5/10/99)
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    Earning Money, Selling Crafts

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
    Site Build It!

  • My Story: One Person’s Trash is Another’s Treasure - This enterprising woman turned a discarded wine crate into a small successful side business (5/21/07)
  • Six Sources of Additional Cash (9/18/06)
  • New Income from Ordinary Skills (9/4/06)
  • Scrapbooking for Money - Four ways to profit from your love of scrapbooking (6/5/06)
  • Home-Baked Business - Pursuing your passion (5/23/05)
  • 6 Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into Your Job (2/7/05)
  • 10 Holiday Money Makers (11/29/04)
  • 10 Easy Ways to Get Extra Cash by Doris Dobkins (11/24/03)
  • Selling Crafts - a retired, rural couple looks for an outlet for their crafts (7/1/02)
  • Make Money This Holiday Season by Liz Folger - You can make more than you spend (11/12/01)
  • Easy As Pie! by Tammy Harrison - How hard is it for a mom to work-at-home? (3/19/01)
  • My Story: From Hobby to Business by Gramma Sandra Schneider - It all started in her kitchen (3/12/01)
  • Bake Yourself Some Christmas Dough by Liz Folger (9/11/00)
  • She Must Be Crazy to Like Her Work by Liz Folger (5/22/00)
  • Capitalizing on Natural Talents by Rozey Gean (5/15/00)
  • Secrets to Making Money With Your Crafts by Liz Folger (9/6/99)
  • Homework by Pat Mestern (8/10/98)
  • My Own Business - Reader's Experiences (5/18/98)
  • Home Business Hotline: Making Crafts by Heather Martin (5/11/98)
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    Earning Money, Selling Used Items

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Gifts for Free - A clever way to purchase gifts with little or no cash outlay. (11/13/06)
  • 14 Secrets for Selling on eBay (5/15/06)
  • Where to Sell Your Junk for Cash (5/8/06)
  • Selling on Ebay (5/8/06)
  • Auction Selling Tips - What you need to know to sell on an auction site (2/20/06)
  • Dejunking Your Home (2/6/06)
  • Cash in Your Closet - How to get started selling your own clothes on eBay (1/23/06)
  • Too Many Books - She doesn't want a lot, but isn't there some way to sell used books? (1/9/06)
  • Selling Used Goods - Getting the most for the things you no longer want or need (10/31/05)
  • eBay vs. Garage Sales - She's made the switch to online sales (5/23/05)
  • Big Money Garage Sales - Maximize your sale's potential (4/4/05)
  • Instant Money! - Looking for a little quick cash? (12/13/04)
  • Garage Sales 101 - Planning executing and profiting (8/16/04)
  • Selling on Auction Sites - Running an at-home business from start to sale (4/12/04)
  • Selling Used Furniture by Gary Foreman (7/7/03)
  • Turn Cast-Offs Into Cash by Shaunna Privratsky - One man's trash... (9/9/02)
  • Money In Your Closet by Tamela Hancock Murray - Selling on consignment (7/8/02)
  • My Story: Money In Your Closet - A more profitable, less stressful garage sale (3/18/02)
  • Selling On Ebay - Like an ongoing garage sale (3/4/02)
  • Consigning: Cash In Your Closet by Kim Danger - Not only a clean closet, but a business opportunity (1/14/02)
  • Raising Cash Quickly - Ideas for raising serious money in a short time (12/3/01)
  • Selling Used Books by Marcy Johnson - A good part-time, at home income (12/3/01)
  • Auction Selling Tips by Monica Resinger - De-clutter your home and make a few bucks, too! (9/17/01)
  • Cash In the Closet by Monica Ricci - Why not take it to the bank? (6/25/01)
  • Consignment Shopping Pays Off by Rachel Paxton - She uses it like a clothing exchange (3/26/01)
  • Desperate for Cash? by Bernardine Quesada - Sooner or later everyone has a cash crisis (3/26/01)
  • Making Money on Your Bargains by Cathy Steinberg (2/3/97)
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    Earning Money, Small Business

    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Selling
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes

    Earning Money, Small Business

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
  • 7 ways to minimize small-business risks -Make sure your small-business leaps of faith don't end in a crash with these tips to lessen risk. (8/20/09)
  • 5 social media tips for small business - Use social networking and these other online trends to promote your company on the Internet. (7/14/09)
  • The pros and cons of forgoing a salary -The recession is causing many small business owners to stop paying themselves. Is it a smart move? (6/12/09)
  • Managing a small business in a recession -Economic downturns can provide opportunities as well as hardships for small business owners. (3/9/09)
  • My Story: Day Care Considerations (9/11/06)
  • Home-Based Newsletter Publishing
  • Flipping Houses for a Living is a Real Trick (4/10/06)
  • Finding the Right Clients - Some clients will make you money. Others won't. (1/2/06)
  • Positioning Your Business for Success (7/11/05)
  • Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer - Leapfrog the competition while they're at the beach! (5/23/05)
  • Your Key People - Maintaining win-win relationships in business (12/27/04)
  • Check Your Copy by Bob Osgoodby - An easily avoidable mistake for small businesses (2/9/04)
  • Business Stepping Stones by Bob Osgoodby - Reach your goal one step at a time (10/27/03)
  • Lazy Days of Summer by Bob Osgoodby - Capitalize on the inactivity of competitors (8/11/03)
  • Turn On the Lights by Bob Osgoodby - To be in business you must have a plan (6/9/03)
  • Should we close up our business? (11/7/02)
  • Metrics Make a Difference by Michael Angier - How does your business measure up? (10/28/02)
  • Avoid Business Failure by Bob Osgoodby - Is everyone doomed to fail? (8/26/02)
  • Managing a Combined Retail-Residential Operation (7/18/02)
  • Getting Out - How not to sell a business (6/18/02)
  • Giving Up? - Should I shut down or stay in business? (2/11/02)
  • Planning - Prepare for a new year with realistic business resolutions (1/7/02)
  • Better? by Tammy Harrison - Have you read your ketchup bottle lately? And what does it have to do with your business? (9/24/01)
  • Wine Tasting by Tammy Harrison - What could you learn about business from a wine tasting? (8/27/01)
  • What Happens to Your Business When You Die? by David F. Woods, CLU, ChFC - A tough question, but your business itself will provide the answer (4/23/01)
  • Contractor or Employee? by Tammy Harrison - Control your work situation (2/12/01)
  • The Fundamental Partnerships of Success by Philip E. Humbert, PhD. - Some insightful ideas to help you reach your goals (1/8/01)
  • Free Information for Small Business by Maria Marsala (11/27/00)
  • My Spouse Is Destroying Our Business by Azriela Jaffe (9/25/00)
  • Keeping Your Business Partner Informed by Azriela Jaffe (1/17/00)
  • Virtual Assistance = Higher Productivity by Janice Byer (1/3/00)
  • Get Serious About Your Business by Bob Osgoodby (12/20/99)
  • The Benefits of Creating a Business Plan by Liz Folger (5/31/99)
  • Ssshh...Success Secrets of the Stars by Liz Folger (5/24/99)
  • Getting Your Husband to Back Your Business by Liz Folger (4/5/99)
  • Home Business Hotline: Taking Advantage by heather Martin (9/7/98)
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    Earning Money, Small Business Finance

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    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • How to Choose a Business Credit Card - Get the card that's best for you (5/7/07)
  • Buying a Business? Better do Your Homework (10/16/06)
  • A Profitable Harvest - Making your business flourish (9/6/04)
  • The Truth About SBA Loans (8/22/02)
  • Big Time Funding - What does it take to get venture capital? (5/9/02)
  • Get Federal Help for Your Small Business (7/3/02)
  • Choose the Right CPA for Your Business by Maria Marsala - You need to keep track of the money you make (1/21/02)
  • Cash Flow by Bob Osgoodby - It's the lifeblood of your business (5/28/01)
  • Should I Borrow Money from My Father-in-Law? by Azriela Jaffe (7/10/00)
  • Business Checking Accounts (6/12/00)
  • Support for Your Business by Cyndi Webb (5/29/00)
  • Lying About Your Business by Azriela Jaffe (2/14/00)
  • Funding Your Dream by Michelle Kennedy (1/24/00)
  • Know Where Your At-Home Business Money Goes by Cyndi Webb (10/25/99)
  • About the Cost of Copies by Linda Burnside (10/11/99)
  • New Business Creates One Income Family by Lynne Tartar (8/17/98)
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    Earning Money, Starting a Business

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    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home
    Site Build It!
  • 3 ways to boost your small business - Starting a new business in the recession? Get free or low-cost help from these agencies. (7/08/09)
  • Starting a Business on the Cheap by Ida Rowlands - Money-saving tips that will boost your bottom line. (6/01/09)
  • When Are Your Ships Coming In? - The most important step in the process. (10/2/06)
  • How To Start Your Home Business (3/27/06)
  • Starting a Small Business - A roadmap to small business ownership (9/19/05)
  • Choosing the Right Direct Sales Company (5/2/05)
  • Angst - Using 'due diligence' in any venture you start (11/15/04)
  • Turn Your Basement Into a Rental (4/12/04)
  • Starting a Business - Can you be your own boss? (9/15/03)
  • To Make Your Start-Up a Success, Keep Your Day Job (11/20/02)
  • Starting a business when your credit is shaky (10/15/02)
  • Entrepreneurial Gut-Check - How to tell if you have the stomach for starting your own business (7/3/02)
  • Minority Start-Ups - Is there free money available? (3/28/02)
  • Loan Options - How best to finance your business (3/21/02)
  • Caveat Inventor - Protecting your great idea (3/6/02)
  • New Business - Planning and financing basics (3/4/02)
  • It's Time for You to Play by Michael E. Angier - The playing field has been leveled for small business (2/25/02)
  • A Perfect Time to Start a Home Business by Barb Niehaus - Don't let a bad economy keep you from getting started (11/5/01)
  • Misery by Bob Osgoodby (8/28/00)
  • How to Fail In Business by Bob Osgoodby (8/14/00)
  • Funding Your Dream by Michelle Kennedy (1/24/00)
  • I'm Scared of Business by Liz Folger (6/21/99)
  • You Can't Make Money Doing That by Liz Folger (5/3/99)
  • There Are No Benefits? by Liz Folger (4/26/99)
  • How to Make Sure Your Business Is Legal by Liz Folger (3/15/99)
  • Business Beginnings by Martha Jean Holubec (6/23/97)
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    Earning Money, Taxes

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    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • The Hidden Tax Costs of a Home Office (5/28/07)
  • Challenging Independent Contractor Status (10/16/06)
  • Taxes For an Independent Contractor (4/24/06)
  • Writing Off Home-Office Expenses (3/27/06)
  • Strategies for Increasing Your Pay (12/26/05)
  • Writing Off a Home Office (8/30/04)
  • Home office tax breaks for renters (11/21/02)
  • On Your Own - Setting up shop as an independent contractor (4/18/02)
  • Moonlighting - Paying taxes on moonlighting income (3/11/02)
  • Deductions - Tax-adjusting to self-employment (2/25/02)
  • Self-Employment and Withholding Taxes (12/31/01)
  • Tax Strategy: Start a Side Business by Doris Dobkins (1/24/00)
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    Earning Money, Telecommute


  • Becoming a Virtual Assistant by Liz Folger - You could earn good money right at home (1/28/02)
    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

  • Are You Snoopy Or Charlie Brown? by Rosalind Mays - Who will get the telecommuting job? Charlie or Snoopy? (4/16/01)
  • Three Types of Telecommuter by Rosalind Mays - Know what you want before you look for that job (2/5/01)
  • Beating a Dead Horse by Rosalind Mays - The key to landing a telecommuting job (1/22/01)
  • Medical Billing or Medical Transcription by Rosalind Mays (12/11/00)
  • The Telecommuting Temp Agency by Rosalind Mays (11/20/00)
  • Finding a Telecommuting Job by Rosalind Mays (9/4/00)
  • Lists of Telecommuting Companies by Rosalind Mays (1/31/00)
  • The Impatient Telecommuter by Rosalind Mays (12/27/99)
  • Want to Telecommute?Think Like an Employer by Rosalind Mays Welch (11/22/99)
  • Want to Telecommute? Do the Math by Rosalind Mays Welch (11/1/99)
  • Home Business Hotline: Medical/Legal Transcription by Heather Martin (6/1/98)
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    Earning Money, Work at Home

    Money, Home Office
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms
    Money, Work from Home

    Earning Money, Work-at-Home Moms


  • Five Tips for Working at Home With Kids (7/31/06)
    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work from Home

  • My Story:Working-at-Home With a Toddler (2/13/06)
  • You're Already Working at Home by Kim DeLauro - One mama's advice on finding your niche (5/3/04)
  • Single Mom Income - Is it possible to stay home with your kids and still earn a living? (1/26/04)
  • One Income Beats Two by Joanne Watson - Help your husband make more money (5/5/03)
  • Working at Home With Kids by Susie Cortright - Five tips for success (3/24/03)
  • 9 Tips for Work-at-Home Parents (10/7/02)
  • Single Work-at-Home Moms - How do successful moms do it? (8/13/01)
  • My Story: Work-at-Home Success by Kathy Moccaldi - Here's how one mother made the switch (4/2/01)
  • Mom Can Make Money at Home by Jennifer Valentine (10/16/00)
  • Single Moms Working From Home by Rozey Gean (7/24/00)
  • Women Working From Home: Do You Have What It Takes? by Rozey Gean (1/17/00)
  • Ask Miserly Moms: Working at Home and Mystery Shopping by Jonni McCoy (8/2/99)
  • The Real Reason Moms Work at Home by Liz Folger (3/29/99)
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    Earning Money, Work from Home

    Also in Earning Money:
    Money, Advertising
    Money, Business Ideas
    Money, Career
    Money, Earn Money with Your Business
    Money, Extra Cash
    Money, Finding a Job
    Money, Home Office
    Money, Increasing Your Salary
    Money, Jobs for Kids and Teens
    Money, Marketing
    Money, Mystery Shopping
    Money, Online Businesses
    Money, Reducing Stress
    Money, Selling
    Money, Selling Crafts
    Money, Selling Used Items
    Money, Small Business
    Money, Small Business Finance
    Money, Starting a Business
    Money, Taxes
    Money, Telecommute
    Money, Work-at-Home Moms

  • Working from Home - Readers share what's worked for them. (4/9/07)
  • Establish Structure in Your Home Business (4/2/07)
  • Finding a Work-at-Home Job (1/1/07)
  • Home Based Business (8/28/06)
  • My Story: Consulting-at-Home
  • How To Start Your Home Business (3/27/06)
  • Home Based Business - Your phone could be your most important selling tool (12/26/05)
  • Earn Money Without Leaving Your Home (3/7/05)
  • A Dozen Tips for Working at Home (10/11/04)
  • Dot.Cons - Exposing some of the cons floating around the internet (10/4/04)
  • Who's In Control? by Bob Osgoodby - a prosperous home business (9/29/03)
  • Practical first steps for a home-based business (11/12/02)
  • Home Business Expose by Gary Foreman - Is it a dream come true or a scam? (7/1/02)
  • The Work-at-Home Trap by Bob Osgoodby - It might not be what you expected (2/18/02)
  • Legitimate Work-at-Home Offers - How do you start working at home without getting ripped off? (1/22/01)
  • Opening an Adult Daycare - She'd like to care for some seniors at home (1/15/01)
  • Making Money With a Home Biz in 2000 by Liz Folger (1/10/00)
    Site Build It!

  • Know Where Your At-Home Business Money Goes by Cyndi Webb (10/25/99)
  • Don't Blame the Work-at-Home Scammers by Rosalind Mays Welch (10/18/99)
  • Weed Out Work-at-Home Scams by Rosalind Mays Welch (10/4/99)
  • Making Working at Home a Success by Cyndi Webb (7/5/99)
  • Work-at-Home Scams: Don't Become a Victim by Liz Folger (2/22/99)
  • Work-at-Home Suggestions (1/18/99)
  • How to Write and Market Booklets for Cash - part 4 by Paulette Ensign (9/22/97)
  • Work at Home Reader's Tips (6/14/97)
  • How to Write and Market Booklets for Cash - part 3 by Paulette Ensign (6/14/97)
  • Is Working at Home for You? by Martha Jean Holubec (5/19/97)
  • At Home Business by Martha Jean Holubec (4/28/97)
  • How to Write and Market Booklets for Cash: part 2 (4/14/97)
  • How to Write and Market Booklets for Cash: part 1 (3/21/97)
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    Education

    College
    Middle and High School
    Other
    Outside School
    School Supplies
    Money

    Education, College

    Also in Education:
    Education, Middle and High School
    Education, Other
    Education, Outside School
    Education, School Supplies
    Education, Money

    see also:
    College
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?

  • Paying for Grad School (6/26/06)
  • Pros and Cons of 'Gifting' College Money (5/1/06)
  • Straight scoop on 529 plans - Yes, it does require some work to find a good plan for your college savings, but it's worth the effort (3/27/06)
  • 20 Ways to Get Federal Money for College (3/20/06)
  • Improve Your Bottom Line by Tina-Marie Harris - Reach your educational goals (11/10/03)
  • College Degree - No guarantee of job success (5/20/02)
  • Finding College Textbooks for Less (6/7/99)
  • Saving for Collge: Uncle Sam Can Help by Ginita Wall (4/5/99)
  • Life as a College Student by Usha Maharaj (9/21/98)
  • Thrifty Classroom Decoration (8/3/98)
  • Surviving the Crunch of College by Geoff Walbroehl
  • The In's and Out's of a College Visit by Cliff and Sami Kramon (3/31/97)
  • Advice from Mom: Earning Tuition Credits by Rae Osenbaugh (9/9/96)
  • Saving for College: A Reader's Question by Gary Foreman (1/6/97)
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    Education, Middle and High School

    Also in Education:
    Education, College
    Education, Other
    Education, Outside School
    Education, School Supplies
    Education, Money

    see also:
    Teenagers
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?

  • Managing the High Cost of High School (5/22/06)
  • Gift Ideas for Grads (5/2/05)
  • My Story: Creative Graduation Gifts (4/25/05)
  • School ATMs May Teach Wrong Lesson (6/28/04)
  • Graduation Gifts That Make a Difference (5/17/04)
  • Insider Report: Listen to the Teacher - contributed by Bob Hines (7/28/03)
  • My Story: Graduation and Saving Money contributed by Melanie - Money-saving ideas for their senior year (9/9/02)
  • Research Paper Help by Kathleen Bieke - Not a place to steal term papers, but rather instructions on how to write one (8/27/01)
  • Extra Curricular Overload by Amanda Formaro (8/23/99)
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    Education, Other

  • Can you afford private school? -When money is tight, a private school education may seem more out-of-reach than ever. It need not be.(1/14/09)
  • How Parents Pay for Private School (12/18/06)
    Also in Education:
    Education, College
    Education, Middle and High School
    Education, Outside School
    Education, School Supplies
    Education, Money

    see also:
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?

  • Is Private School Right For Your Child? - Knowing and meeting your child’s educational needs (3/13/06)
  • School Choice On a Budget (6/13/05)
  • E-Training - Online instruction appeals to businesses and workers (3/15/02)
  • Want a Job? - Try vocational school (3/4/02)
  • Linked Learning by Santina Kerslake (2/21/00)
  • Fundraising Ideas (8/2/99)
  • Shhh, Mom's Got Homework by Alicia Kaminski (10/27/97)
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    Education, Outside School


  • Your Library by Catherine Livens - A gold mine for parents (12/30/02)
    Also in Education:
    Education, College
    Education, Middle and High School
    Education, Other
    Education, School Supplies
    Education, Money

    see also:
    Children, Educational Activities
    Homeschooling
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?

  • Inexpensive Educational Resources by Catherine Levison - You don't need to homeschool to benefit from this trick (10/21/02)
  • Raising a Self-Sufficient Teen by Rachel Paxton - Start small to get big results (9/23/02)
  • Do-It-Yourself Enrichment Programs by Lucynda Koesters - Enriching your children's lives (7/15/02)
  • A Reading Program by Kathleen Bieke - Help your children learn a skill that will help them forever (9/17/01)
  • A Backyard Nature File by Carolyn Allen - They'll have fun while they learn (7/16/01)
  • Summertime Developmental Goals by Patti Chadwick - Help your child to grow this summer (7/9/01)
  • Cooperative Extension Resources by Deborah Taylor-Hough - They offer more than you think (7/9/01)
  • Sites 4 Moms: Wildlife by Kathleen Bieke - A great learning experience for your kids (5/21/01)
  • Teaching Our Children About Nature by Don Trotter - What should we teach them about the world around us? (4/30/01)
  • The Alphabet Board by Evelyn Saunders - They'll quickly be on the road to reading (3/12/01)
  • Superior Science Education by John O. Andersen - Learning a lot can be a free experience (1/22/01)
  • Teaching Life-Skills by Patricia R. Chadwick (10/30/00)
  • The Importance of Reading by Bev Jaremko (10/23/00)
  • Word Power by Kathleen Bieke (6/5/00)
  • Dedicated to Learning by Kathleen Bieke (5/1/00)
  • Cyber Sites for Moms: Homework Helps (3/13/00)
  • Educational Activities for Kids and Families by Maxine Sprague (2/7/00)
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    Education, School Supplies

    Also in Education:
    Education, College
    Education, Middle and High School
    Education, Other
    Education, Outside School
    Education, Money

    see also:
    Children, School
    Homeschooling
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?

  • Back-to-School Basics - 10 ways to save on school gear (8/22/05)
  • Inexpensive Math Manipulatives - Save money with these creative substitutions (9/6/04)
  • Band Instruments by Gary Foreman - Reducing the cost of blowing your own horn (8/5/02)
  • Back-to-School Blues by Ami Elizabeth Reeves - Six ways to control your spending (7/29/02)
  • Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas by Deborah Taylor-Hough (12/11/00)
  • School Supplies for Less by Teresa Higginbotham (8/7/00)
  • Finding College Textbooks for Less (6/7/99)
  • Band Instrument Rip-Offs by Cathy B. (8/17/98)
  • Thrifty Classroom Decoration (8/3/98)
  • Home School Savings - Reader's Recommendations (3/30/98)
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    Education, Money


  • Nurture Thankfulness In Your Child by Brenda Nixon (11/3/03)
    Also in Education:
    Education, College
    Education, Middle and High School
    Education, Other
    Education, Outside School
    Education, School Supplies

    see also:
    Children, Money
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?

  • Money and Preschoolers by Misty Weaver-Ostinato - Involve future investors (1/6/03)
  • Introducing Children to Money by Misty Weaver-Ostinato - It's one of the hardest things to discuss with them (1/7/02)
  • Tools for Teaching Children About Money - Let them have fun while they learn
  • Reading for the New Investor - Resources to help you learn the terms (7/9/01)
  • Ragamuffins to Riches by Shannon Jarvies - Use their allowance to teach them money skills (5/14/01)
  • The War Against Financial Education by W. Lomano (7/3/00)
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    Emergencies

  • $10 for Peace of Mind by Pamela Parks - How a few dollars and a little effort provides protection for her family. (2/2/09)
  • Emergency Preparedness by Stephanie Stambaugh - Because you can’t afford not to be ready. (9/22/08)
  • My Story: Emergency Preparation - 12 tips for surviving emergencies. (9/1/08)

  • Creating an Emergency Fund (7/30/07)
  • My Story: Emergency Supplies on the “Thrift” (3/12/07)

    Energy

    Cooling
    Electronics
    Heating
    Insulating
    Lighting
    Other

    Energy, Cooling

  • I’m Hot – Turn On The Furnace by Rich Finzer - No, you didn't hear him wrong. (5/25/09)
  • How I'm Fighting High Energy Bills This Summer by J. Freeman- The essential starting point to lower summer energy bills. (5/26/08)
  • Cheaper Summer Cooling (7/3/06)
    Also in Energy:
    Energy, Electronics
    Energy, Heating
    Energy, Insulating
    Energy, Lighting
    Energy, Other

    see also:
    Utilities
    Air Conditioning

  • Turn Your Home Into an Energy Star - Cutting bills by making your home more energy efficient (12/19/05)
  • Replacing Your Air Conditioner - Updated energy efficiency rules further complicate your decision (8/15/05)
  • Slash Your Summer Energy Costs (8/16/04)
  • How to Keep Your Utility Expenses Low - Exposing once 'invisible' costs (7/12/04)
  • Overheated Electric - When summer kills your electric bills (6/28/04)
  • The Truth About Windows, Air-Conditioners and Other Energy Hogs by Julie Sturgeon (5/24/04)
  • My Story: Keeping Cool - One family's approach (7/28/03)
  • Adding a Vent - She wants to add heat and a/c to an addition (2/3/03)
  • Five Summer Energy Savers by Doris Dobkins - Shave a few dollars off your monthly energy bill (6/17/02)
  • Summer Cooling by Gary Foreman - Comfortable temperatures. Comfortable cooling bills (5/20/02)
  • A New Air Conditioner? by Gary Foreman - Would a new air conditioner reduce their bills? (8/27/01)
  • Way Cool: A Guide to Fans by Gary Foreman (5/31/99)
  • Inexpensive Cooling...Without Your A/C by Gary Foreman (6/30/97)
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    Energy, Electronics


  • Turn Off Your Computer and Save $100 (3/12/07)
    Also in Energy:
    Energy, Cooling
    Energy, Heating
    Energy, Insulating
    Energy, Lighting
    Energy, Other

    see also:
    Appliances, Energy Use
    Utilities

  • Cutting Your Electric Bill - Applying 'off the grid' lessons to your home. (12/11/06)
  • Turn Your Home Into an Energy Star - Cutting bills by making your home more energy efficient (12/19/05)
  • Skip the Dryer (12/12/05)
  • Power Smart Savings (4/25/05)
  • How to Keep Your Utility Expenses Low - Exposing once 'invisible' costs (7/12/04)
  • Lower Electric Bills - Bigger home's bills could drive them to the poor house (10/13/03)
  • Energy Efficiency Cost Comparison (5/8/03)
  • Lowering Utility Bills - An apartment dweller needs help (1/20/03)
  • Figuring Appliance Electricity Usage by Gary Foreman - What's causing their bill to be so high? (9/23/02)
  • Pool Pump Operating Costs - The Natural Handyman - Determining the efficiency of your pool pump (7/1/02)
  • Unexpected Danger by Nita Holstine - A clean lint trap could save you money and possibly your home (4/1/02)
  • Energy Savings for Your Home Office by Doris Dobkins - Every dollar saved boosts the bottom line (10/22/01)
  • Slow Cookers & Energy Usage by Doug Cote - How efficient is that slow cooker? (5/28/01)
  • Surviving an Energy Crisis - Our friends in California need help (5/7/01)
  • Dishwasher Costs by Jonni McCoy (3/12/01)
  • Energy Savings for Older Homes and Appliances (12/11/00)
  • Your Washing Machine and the Environment by Gary Foreman (9/11/00)
  • Is a 'Phantom' Stealing Your Electricity? by Gary Foreman (9/13/99)
  • Electricity Savings by Sarah Kennington (2/15/99)
  • Lower Electric Bills - Reader's Suggestions (6/15/98)
  • Kitchen Appliance Face-Off by Gary Foreman (4/6/98)
  • The Smiths Explore Energy Labels by Gary Foreman (9/22/97)
  • Simple Electricity Savings by Gary Foreman (5/12/97)
  • Should We Buy a New Freezer? - Gary Foreman (2/10/97)
  • Cutting Your Electric Bill: the Refrigerator by Gary Foreman (9/16/96)
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    Energy, Heating

    Also in Energy:
    Energy, Cooling
    Energy, Electronics
    Energy, Insulating
    Energy, Lighting
    Energy, Other

    see also:
    Utilities
  • Firewood Facts by Rich Finzer - What you need to know when buying firewood. (10/27/08)
  • Frugal Ways to Winterize Your Home by Amy Allen Clark - Reduce your winter heating bills (10/1/07)
  • Homemade Fireplace Logs - Could you recycle your old newspapers into needed heat this winter? (10/1/07)
  • How to Reduce Heating Bills (11/27/06)
  • Beat Energy Costs: Hot Water (11/20/06)
  • Energy Efficiency How-To - Simple advice for lowering heating bills. (10/23/06)
  • Simple Cheap Heat - An energy-saving secret that every homebuyer should know. (10/2/06)
  • Replace The Furnace? (2/27/06)
  • Turn Your Home Into an Energy Star - Cutting bills by making your home more energy efficient (12/19/05)
  • Tankless Water Heater - Is one right for your home? (12/12/05)
  • Gas vs. Electric Heat - Will an electric space heater reduce her natural gas bill? (12/5/05)
  • Selecting a Space Heater (11/28/05)
  • Preparing for Winter - Making the most of your heating dollar (10/17/05)
  • My Story: Utility Savings - A single mom attacks her heating bill (10/3/05)
  • Energy Saving Gas Fireplaces (10/25/04)
  • How to Keep Your Utility Expenses Low - Exposing once 'invisible' costs (7/12/04)
  • Winter Home Shutdown - Safeguarding your home during winter absences (1/19/04)
  • Freeze Soaring Home Heating Bills (12/24/03)
  • Furnace Maintenance by Christine Cristiano - A look at prepaid plans (11/3/03)
  • Winterizing an Apartment - What can you do when you don't own the place? (10/27/03)
  • Installing a Water Heater Timer - The Natural Handyman (10/6/03)
  • Closing Vents - and other ways to reduce heating costs (1/6/03)
  • Air Pockets Reduce Heating Bills by Gary Foreman - Air can provide inexpensive insulation (11/12/01)
  • Replacing a Furnace - A mistake could cost you for years to come (3/5/01)
  • Reduce Your Electric and Heating Bill by Brian Chow - 8 ways to lower your monthly bill (2/5/01)
  • My Story: Housewarming by Judith Selig - how a single woman keeps a 100 year-old farmhouse warm (1/8/01)
  • Winter Warmth - Creative ways to stay warm without turning up the thermostat (1/8/01)
  • Let Your Forced Air Furnace Do It's Work by Warren Cook (12/13/99)
  • Home Heating by Gary Foreman (11/8/99)
  • North of the Border: Winter Heating by Pat Mestern (1/25/99)
  • Save $100 This Winter by Gary Foreman (11/9/98)
  • Buying a Home With Electric Baseboard Heating? - Reader's Recommendations (12/15/97)
  • The Smiths Save 15% on Heating by Gary Foreman (2/17/97)
  • Heat Pumps and Setback Thermostats - Gary Foreman (1/20/97)
  • Water Heater Blankets - Gary Foreman (1/27/97)
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    Energy, Insulating

    Also in Energy:
    Energy, Cooling
    Energy, Electronics
    Energy, Heating
    Energy, Lighting
    Energy, Other

    see also:
    Utilities

  • Cutting Your Home Energy Costs (6/4/07)
  • Beat Energy Costs: Insulation (3/12/07)
  • Turn Your Home Into an Energy Star - Cutting bills by making your home more energy efficient (12/19/05)
  • Conducting a Home Energy Audit - Improve energy efficiency and lower utility bills (6/6/05)
  • Hidden Energy Efficiencies - New areas to explore (8/23/04)
  • How to Keep Your Utility Expenses Low - Exposing once 'invisible' costs (7/12/04)
  • Lower Electric Bills - Bigger home's bills could drive them to the poor house (10/13/03)
  • Making That Old House Energy-Efficient (5/8/03)
  • Energy Leaks in New Homes - Money could literally disappear out the window (4/22/03)
  • Buying Replacement Windows - Single-pane, double-pane, insulated? What's the best deal? (11/18/02)
  • Roofs and Heat Loss - The Natural Handyman - Will a new roof make a difference? (9/3/01)
  • Air Pockets Reduce Heating Bills by Gary Foreman - Air can provide inexpensive insulation (11/12/01)
  • Saving on Energy by Doris Dobkins (10/30/00)
  • Dollars Out The Window by Gary Foreman (2/1/99)
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    Energy, Lighting

  • CF Versus LED by Rich Finzer - The light at the end of the tunnel isn't fluorescent.(9/08/08)
  • CFL Bulbs and Lampshades - Tips on adapting lamps to fit CFL bulbs (2/18/08)
  • Updated Kitchen Lighting - What works best in your kitchen? (5/21/07)
    Also in Energy:
    Energy, Cooling
    Energy, Electronics
    Energy, Heating
    Energy, Insulating
    Energy, Other

    see also:
    Utilities

  • Compact Florescent Lights (8/13/07)
  • Choosing Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (3/5/07)
  • Save Money and the Environment (1/29/07)
  • Beat Energy Costs: Lighting (1/8/07)
  • Cutting Your Electric Bill - Applying 'off the grid' lessons to your home. (12/11/06)
  • Dimming Fluorescent Fixtures (3/20/06)
  • Turn Your Home Into an Energy Star - Cutting bills by making your home more energy efficient (12/19/05)
  • The $60 Light Bulb by Gary Foreman (6/23/03)
  • How I Survived California's Energy Crisis by Teresa Ambord - Little changes, big savings (4/7/03)
  • Energy Star Lighting - courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rebates light up your life (10/7/02)
  • I See the Light! by Tina Shake - But, what did it cost to turn on? (10/1/01)
  • Surviving an Energy Crisis - Our friends in California need help (5/7/01)
  • Saving on Energy by Doris Dobkins (10/30/00)
  • Is It Worth It? by Gary Foreman (4/3/00)
  • Turn It Off? by Gary Foreman (10/20/97)
  • Saving Money with Compact Florescent Lamps by Gary Foreman (7/28/97)
  • Simple Electricity Savings by Gary Foreman (5/12/97)
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    Energy, Other

    Also in Energy:
    Energy, Cooling
    Energy, Electronics
    Energy, Heating
    Energy, Insulating
    Energy, Lighting
  • The Cost to Operate - How much does it cost to run appliances? (9/14/09)
  • 5 ways to go solar on the cheap - Want to try sun power? Here are some inexpensive solar devices for you to use in your home.(9/04/08)
  • Timing Is Everything by Rich - How a "time of use" meter could reduce your electric bill. (8/25/08)
  • Frugal Sense: Skip the dryer, save some energy (10/9/07)
  • What I Learned from an Electric Bill - Achieving financial goals and learning a thing or two along the way. (4/30/07)
  • Solar Power Without Solar Panels (4/23/07)
  • Fighting the Utility Company (1/8/07)
  • Tax Credit for Solar Panels (10/2/06)
  • Tax Credit for Solar Panels (3/20/06)
  • On Demand Energy Savings (2/27/06)
  • Get Credit for Energy Improvements - New energy law puts cash into the hands of taxpayers (12/19/05)
  • Demand Pricing - A lower rate for off-peak hours could reduce your bills (12/24/03)
  • Lowering Utility Bills - An apartment dweller needs help (1/20/03)
  • Crude Oil - Ask Bob: The Auto Answer Man - A brief explanation (6/3/02)
  • An Engineer's Tips on Fuel Economy by Tom Wagner, Jr. - Practical suggestions to saving gasoline (4/22/02)
  • Better Gas Mileage by Doris Dobkins (3/20/00)
  • Why a 'Gas Out' Won't Work by Gary Foreman (3/13/00)
  • Mr. Solar's Intro to Solar Electricity by Charlie Collins (8/9/99)
  • Solar Cooking (2/22/99)
  • The Smiths Save Gas by Gary Foreman (5/11/98)
  • Ask Mr. Solar - Alternative Energy by Charlie Collins (9/29/97)
  • How Much Does Electricity Cost? by Gary Foreman (9/9/96)
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    Expenses, Family

    Budgeting
    Couples
    Cutting Expenses
    Food
    Job Loss
    Kids and Teenagers
    Other
    Saving and Investing

    Expenses, Family, Budget

    Also in Expenses, Family:
    Expenses, Couples
    Expenses, Cutting Expenses
    Expenses, Food
    Expenses, Job Loss
    Expenses, Kids and Teenagers
    Expenses, Other
    Expenses, Saving and Investing

    see also:
    Budgets & Budgeting

  • Radical Cost Cutting - What to do when your budget is seriously out of balance (5/15/06)
  • Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle (6/27/05)
  • The Secret to Keeping Your Budget on Track (2/21/05)
  • Cutting the Burn - Asking the hard financial questions (1/17/05)
  • Sizing an Emergency Fund (11/22/04)
  • Are You In Need of Financial Bypass Surgery (11/1/04)
  • My Story: Surprised? Not Any Longer - Preparing for major household expenses (3/22/04)
  • Your Annual Performance Review by Gary Foreman - How does your financial performance measure up? (1/5/04)
  • Applying Corporate Lessons to the Family Budget (4/25/03)
  • A Management Tool for Expenses by Gary Foreman - Take a professional look at your budget (5/27/02)
  • A Fall Financial Check Up by Doris Dobkins - When was the last time you gave your finances a check up? (11/12/01)
  • Budgeting for Unpredictable Income (6/14/99)
  • Can I Afford This? My First Apartment by Gary Foreman (5/18/98)
  • Calculating Expenses Using Quicken by Karen Jones (12/22/97)
  • Our Budget Doesn't Work by Gary Foreman (2/3/97)
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    Expenses, Family, Couples

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  • Marital Bli$$ by Eric Tyson - Stop fighting and start uniting. (4/28/08)
  • Overspending Spouse (7/31/06)
  • Dueling Vices - When you and your spouse argue about spending on your vices (11/22/04)
  • The Early Years - Advice for newlyweds struggling with limited income (3/3/03)
  • Stop That Overspending Spouse (6/26/00)
  • For Richer or Poorer by Ellsbeth Blackthorne (2/28/00)
  • New Marriage, New Budget by Michelle Kennedy Hogan (1/31/00)
  • Couples and Money by Jane Chidester (12/6/99)
  • Handling Finances in a Second Marriage (7/26/99)
  • Divorce & Family Finances by Gary Foreman (8/3/98)
  • Living With a Spend-Thrift Spouse - Reader's Solutions (7/6/98)
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  • Ditching Cable TV by Jenny Harrington - New services and technology make cutting the cable easier than ever! (9/14/09)
  • My Story: 14 Ways We Save Money - Which ones would save your family money? (9/14/09)
  • My Story: Life without Cable contributed by Adam - Cutting yourself free of cable. (2/23/09)
  • Optimize Your Cell Phone Bill by Ramit Sethi - Two ways to cut your cell phone bill.(1/12/09)
  • How to Save Money on your Monthly Technology Bill by Kevin Brand - Technology doesn’t have to cost a bundle.(12/22/08)
  • The A La Carte Method by Ramit Sethi - Reduce the cost of your subscription services.(12/15/08)
  • Cut Costs by Eliminating Disposables by Lisa M. Maloney - They’re supposed to make our lives simpler, but do they? (10/13/08)
  • Sacred Cows by Steve and Annette Economides- Could you slay the 'little extravagance'? (8/11/08)
  • Recession Proof Your Family Finances by Diane Schmidt - Take control of your destiny. (7/07/08)
  • How to Tighten Your Belt in Tough Times by Marianne Giullian - Small savings can avert a crisis. (6/9/08)
  • Time to Tighten the Belt by Amy Burns - Having a plan for the hard times (4/7/08)
  • Black Belt Tightwads - Frugal experts share their best money-saving secrets (12/10/07)
  • Radical Cost Cutting - What to do when your budget is seriously out of balance (5/15/06)
  • Reducing My Spending (3/14/05)
  • My Story: Stretching to the Max - Keeping living expenses low (12/15/03)
  • While I Was Unemployed by Beth Hering - Beyond cutting coupons and buying on sale (12/1/03)
  • Give Yourself a Raise by Miriam Reed - How I 'earned' an extra $100 every month (10/27/03)
  • My Story: Poor in Money, Rich in Time - contributed by NYC Lady - The choice to live frugally (4/28/03)
  • My Story: After 35 Years - contributed by K.M. - Living a happy, simple and frugal life (3/17/03)
  • When the Child Support Check Is Late by Sandra Ray - Running a household when the check doesn't arrive (1/20/03)
  • My Story: Single Mom Relearns Lessons contributed by Tigger - No longer controlled by money (12/16/02)
  • Low Overhead by Gary Foreman - What can we learn from an old ad jingle? (9/9/02)
  • Patriotic Spending? by Gary Foreman - Can she really save the economy by spending a little more at the mall? (10/1/01)
  • Reasons People Over-Spend by Debra Vaughn - Wouldn't you like to know why you spend too much? (9/17/01)
  • Contentment Robbers by Deborah Taylor-Hough (7/3/00)
  • A Tax You Don't Have to Pay by Gary Foreman (3/27/00)
  • Ways to Reduce Your Expenses Now by Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP (1/10/00)
  • What I Learned Surviving Hard Times by Heidi B.
  • An Odyssey into Frugality: How I Became a Miserly Mom by Jonni McCoy (4/5/99)
  • How to Save Money by Marla Saunders (5/26/97)
  • Simple Electricity Savings by Gary Foreman (5/12/97)
  • Where to Cut Expenses by Gary Foreman (8/19/96)
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    Groceries & Food

  • An $1800 Grocery Bill (8/27/07)
  • My Story: Save Money When Dining Out (2/20/06)
  • A Painful Grocery Bill by Gary Foreman - How does your bill stack up? (7/21/03)
  • Grocery Spending? - How much should they spend on groceries? (9/30/02)
  • My Story: She'll Save $760 on Groceries by Chantelle Hosner - She's figured it out (4/23/01)
  • Grocery Budgets by Gary Foreman - How do you make a grocery budget? (3/26/01)
  • How Much Should I Spend for Groceries by Jonni McCoy (6/12/00)
  • Grocery Spending Survey (7/5/99)
  • Jonni's Ten Quick Tips by Jonni McCoy (4/5/99)
  • A Grocery Price Book by Gary Foreman (10/13/97)
  • Reduce Your Grocery Bill by Gary Foreman (3/3/97)
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  • Preparing for a Layoff (8/7/06)
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  • While I Was Unemployed by Beth Hering - Beyond cutting coupons and buying on sale (12/1/03)
  • My Story: Potential Layoff Revisited - contributed by JoAnn - Unemployment insurance worth the cost (3/24/03)
  • How to Survive a Job Loss by Lana Westcott - Surviving tough times (2/10/03)
  • Temporary Downsizing? by Gary Foreman - Should I sell my home? (12/2/02)
  • Moves to Make When a Layoff Looms (7/16/02)
  • Preparing for a Layoff (12/13/99)
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  • The high cost of high-tech teens- For parents, drawing the line on being cool is a cost-cutting lesson for teenagers.(9/02/08)
  • Dollar Smarts for Pre-teens (10/30/06)
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    Children
    Teens

  • Raising Teens on a Tight Budget - Let's face it, raising teens is expensive! (10/16/06)
  • Managing the High Cost of High School (5/22/06)
  • Large Family Savings (5/1/06)
  • The high cost of raising a teen - Just keeping up with the kid's sneakers can blow a hole in your budget (3/6/06)
  • Save Over $2000 in Your Baby's First Year (2/13/06)
  • The Cost of Teens (7/11/05)
  • My Story - What happens when your kids write the family checks? (4/11/05)
  • Make Frugality a Family Affair by Nancy Twigg (10/16/00)
  • Getting Your Family Involved by Kelly Jo Landers (1/24/00)
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  • 5 Frugal Tips for 30-Somethings (5/21/07)
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  • Style on A Budget (7/24/06)
  • Sleep Cheap! - Simple, inexpensive steps towards a good night’s sleep. (5/15/06)
  • Too Frugal? by Gary Foreman - Frugal living in balance (7/14/03)
  • Making Cents of College by Misty Weaver-Ostinato - Is a more expensive college degree worth more? (10/15/01)
  • Single Parent Homeowner by Gary Foreman - Can she find lower rates to stay in her home? (9/10/01)
  • My Story: Redefining Financial Necessity by Rachel Astyk - Why wait for a crisis to evaluate your finances? (12/25/00)
  • Creativity: The Necessary Ingredient by Debra Vaughn (7/10/00)
  • Priorities for Single Income Families by Jonni McCoy (1/10/00)
  • Gas Price Survey (9/20/99)
  • The Costs of Working by Jonni McCoy (5/17/99)
  • Flexible Spending Account Cafeteria Plans by Karen Jones (4/19/99)
  • One Mom, No Dad and Lots of Debts - advice from Our Readers (8/18/97)
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  • My Story: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda - Money management advice for the twenty-something crowd (2/6/06)
  • My Story: A Plan for Early Retirement by KM - Financing it with extra income (8/19/02)
  • What Ever Happened to POS? by Sharon Tabor Warren - It's a secret she learned as a girl... (11/5/01)
  • 'Big' vs. 'Little' Savings - Should she try to save a little every day? Or is he right to try to save on the big ticket items? (11/5/01)
  • Frightening Future by Gary Foreman - With war clouds on the horizon she wants to prepare financially (9/24/01)
  • Facing Financial Fears by Lucynda Koesters - How are you handling uncertain times? (6/11/01)
  • Chicken Little by Kelly Jo Landers - The sky may not be falling, but what happens if it rains on your life? (4/23/01)
  • How to Save Money by Marla Saunders (5/26/97)
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  • Honey, They Shrunk the Warranty - Limited manufacturer's warranties are forcing customers to consider buying extended warranties (12/5/05)
    see also:
    Automobiles, Warranties

  • Risk Is Key to Extended Car Warranties (3/7/05)
  • New-Home Warrantees (8/23/04)
  • Should You Extend Your Auto Warranty? (12/13/03)
  • Furnace Maintenance by Christine Cristiano - A look at prepaid plans (11/3/03)
  • A Home Warranty - Helping to prevent the dreaded money pit (7/19/03)
  • New Home Upgrades and Warrantees - Opportunity or obstacle to savings? (11/25/02)
  • Extended Warranties for Used Cars - A good idea or a waste of money? (10/7/02)
  • Why Warranties by Doris Dobkins - Information is your best tool (9/30/02)
  • Extend Your Auto Warranty? - You'll have plenty of offers. Few are good (7/22/02)
  • 9 Questions to ask about an extended warranty (7/22/02)
  • Why They Sell Extended Warranties - courtesy of RepairClinic.com - Should you buy one for your appliances? (10/15/01)
  • Extended Auto Warranties - Worthwhile or worthless? (4/30/01)
  • Appliance Insurance (10/30/00)
  • My Story: That Auto Warranty by Debbie Benish (4/17/00)
  • Automotive Extended Warrantees (10/11/99)
  • Vehicle Service Contracts by Pat Mestern (9/27/99)
  • Service Contracts & Extended Warrantees by Gary Foreman (9/23/96)
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    Romance
  • Pleasure Your Mate Month by Veronica Hunsucker - Ways to say "you're special to me". (8/24/09)
  • Fun and Frugal Dates by Steven C. Smith - Dating on a budget (11/17/03)
  • 25 Free or Cheap Dates by Linda Alexander - Love in Action (3/17/03)
  • My Story: Not Surprised by Joanna - The end of meaningless gifts (4/1/02)
  • 10 Cheap and Fun Dates by Suzanne Donahue (12/4/00)
  • The Dating Game - Who Pays? by Michelle Kennedy (2/14/00)
  • Can You Spare a Quarter (for a date)? by Michael Webb (7/19/99)
  • Marriage Builders by Michele Johnson (3/9/98)
  • Cheap Dates & Family Activities - Reader's Suggestions (1/26/98)
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  • Frugal Fall Home Decorating with the Kids! (10/9/06)
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    Home Decorating

  • Winter's Hearth by Gramma Sandra Schneider - Easy starters for your fireplace (11/5/01)
  • Rainy Day Paper-Mache by Brenda Hyde - A great project for your kids (6/11/01)
  • Decorative Vegetables by Amanda Formaro (6/26/00)
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    Family Activities & Entertainment, Educational

  • Museum Reciprocal Programs by R. Kellogg - Get admittance to hundreds of museums for the cost of one museum's membership. (5/11/09)
  • Bringing the World Home by Rachel Muller - Your family can travel the world in your own backyard! (11/03/08)
  • Home Learning Activities - Keep your children thinking and happy. (10/16/06)
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    Children, Educational Activities
    Education, Outside School

  • Fun Factories - Free tours for the whole family. (5/22/06)
  • My Story: Grandma Shares - How I connect with my grandkids (9/12/05)
  • Living Large at the Library (11/1/04)
  • Easy Reader by K.M. Eldredge - When your appetite for reading is bigger than your budget (5/31/04)
  • Bird Watching by Susan Gateley - A lifetime of fun (4/5/04)
  • Passing on a Legacy by Tenna Perry - She improved her relationship with her daughter and taught her a skill (12/15/03)
  • Libraries - More than just books (6/23/03)
  • United We Stand: The Use of Time by EB in Mo - You 'spend' it like money. But you can't make more of it (10/1/01)
  • Simple Family Field Trips by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Education wrapped up in great fun! (9/3/01)
  • Everyday Adventure by Tammy Harrison - Always a new experience! (7/16/01)
  • The Entertainment Bug by Kayla Solomon (2/21/00)
  • Educational Activities for Kids and Families by Maxine Sprague (2/7/00)
  • Fancy a Good, Inexpensive Read? by Michele Janine Johnson (2/22/99)
  • Inexpensive Cultural Events (8/31/98)
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    Groceries & Food

  • Reduce Your Restaurant Bill - Eliminate unsuspected costs that will drive up your bill. (10/16/06)
  • Kids in the Kitchen (9/11/06)
  • Dinner's Ready (8/21/06)
  • Start Your Own Supper Club (8/7/06)
  • Keeping Up With Children's Activities and Meals (8/29/05)
  • Slicing the Cost of a Backyard Barbecue (7/4/05)
  • Fine Frugal Dining - There is no need to give up your night on the town (1/24/05)
  • My Story: Dining Out With Children - contributed by Karen - It can be a pleasant experience (7/14/03)
  • Recreation on the Skinny by Karen Kuebler - 15 cheap ways to have fun (4/28/03)
  • Eating Out With Children - An affordable meal at a 'real' restaurant (4/21/03)
  • When Does School Start? by Jill Cooper and Tawra Kellam - Help your kids cook up some fun in the kitchen (8/5/02)
  • Dining Out for Less by Debra Vaughn (10/16/00)
  • Picnic Cookers by Mary Ann Ross (6/26/00)
  • A Grocery Shop Day by Sarah Delaporte (4/3/00)
  • Kids' Night Out at Home (10/25/99)
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    Christmas
    Holidays

  • Fun, Inexpensive Gift Wrapping (9/18/06)
  • 12 Under $15 Ways to Create Holiday Magic - Enjoy the holidays with these family friendly activities (12/12/05)
  • Making Christmas Meaningful by Virginia Brucker - Volunteering as a family (12/9/02)
  • Simple Autumn Pleasures by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Holidays are a wonderful time to be home (11/19/01)
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    Family Activities & Entertainment, Movies and Television

  • Replacing Cable TV with Your PC - Eliminating a bill. (6/01/09)
  • Introductory Cable Deal Is Over - Should they cancel? Sign up with someone else? (3/16/09)
  • Marvelous Movies on a Budget by Shaunna Privratsky (2/11/08)
  • Enjoying Movies on the Cheap (9/10/07)
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  • My Story: More Movie Savings (4/16/07)
  • Cheap Movie Thrills - Overlooked discounts to slash movie ticket prices. (1/29/07)
  • Lights, Camera, Action! - Money-saving strategies when you want to see the next great flick (12/11/06)
  • 17 Ways to Beat Boredom Cheaply - Short on change? Check out these tips for finding fun without spending a bunch. (4/03/06)
  • A Blessing In Disguise - Life without television (9/27/04)
  • My Story: Life Without Cable (5/17/04)
  • Cheap Thrills by Jennifer Beam - Perhaps a big annual vacation isn't your best choice (3/22/04)
  • Not All Fun 'n Games by Jennifer Beam - Saving money on video entertainment (10/13/03)
  • Recreation on the Skinny by Karen Kuebler - 15 cheap ways to have fun (4/28/03)
  • Basic TV - Reception without cable or satellite (12/16/02)
  • Satellite TV Choices - Readers share their experiences with satellite TV (2/19/01)
  • Kids' Video Games for Less (11/1/99)
  • Finding and Recording Gems in the Vast Wasteland by Annie Logue (1/25/99)
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  • Campus Entertainment Isn't Just for Students by Steve Graham - Why you should know what the students know. (8/17/09) LI>No Need to Feel Deprived by Veronica Hunsucker - Find ways to prevent the feelings of deprivation, depression, and resentment. (4/20/09)
  • Autumn Family Fun by Linda Shapero - Fall activities that the whole family will enjoy.(9/8/08)
  • Raising your grandchildren? You have options- If you find yourself in the role of caregiver again, be sure to tap the plentiful resources available to you. (5/09/08)
  • Meaningful Family Traditions by SherryLynn Rankin - Fun, simple, and memorable without spending a lot of money (3/10/08)
  • Frugal Frivolity by Lyn Michaud - Having fun relieves stress (1/7/08)
  • Indulgences for the Frugal - Ways to wind down when you’re stressed out (5/15/06)
  • The Family Game Room - Making a space for family game night (4/17/06)
  • Develop a Close Relationships With Your Grandchildren (3/14/05)
  • Family Time - Getting fit and having fun! (3/7/05)
  • Rediscover Everyday Joys - The best things in life are free (1/24/05)
  • Need a Home Network? by Deb Mielke (5/31/04)
  • Fun and Frugal Things To Do With Toddlers by Irene Helen Zundel - Helping them to learn about the world around them (4/12/04)
  • 15-Minute De-Frazzlers for Families by Susie Michelle Cortright - Dedicated to bringing joy into your home (3/1/04)
  • Emotionally Charged by Tammy Harrison - Recent events underscore valuable lessons (10/29/01)
  • Ticket Gouging - Can you avoid all the surcharges on event tickets? (7/23/01)
  • Out-of-Town Visitors - You're happy for the company, but how can you control the extra expenses? (1/29/01)
  • The Question Game by Michael Webb (11/20/00)
  • One Dollar Entertainment by Wendy Lomano (8/14/00)
  • Finding Cheap Music CD's (2/7/00)
  • Fair Priced Fairs by Dawn Adams (8/3/98)
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  • Geocaching by Angelia Crawford - Frugal fun for the adventurous. (4/13/09)
  • 17 Ways to Beat Boredom Cheaply - Short on change? Check out these tips for finding fun without spending a bunch. (4/03/06)
  • My Story: Grandma Shares - How I connect with my grandkids (9/12/05)
  • Family Fun Days - Budget-conscious hints for great family fun! (7/12/04)
  • Bird Watching by Susan Gateley - A lifetime of fun (4/5/04)
  • Cheap Thrills by Jennifer Beam - Perhaps a big annual vacation isn't your best choice (3/22/04)
  • Chickens In Your Backyard - Never buy eggs again! (9/29/03)
  • Paddle Power by Susan Peterson Gately - Safe and seaworthy entertainment (9/1/03)
  • Recreation on the Skinny by Karen Kuebler - 15 cheap ways to have fun (4/28/03)
  • Nature's Decor for Fall by Kathleen Wilson - Make memories as you decorate together (10/21/02)
  • Take a Hike! by Sheryl Simons - Finding family fun in the wonderful outdoors (4/22/02)
  • Gardening With Kids Project by Brenda Hyde - Children love growing things, but sometimes they need encouragement (4/15/02)
  • Feeding the Birds by Brenda Hyde - A little money, a lot of fun (3/11/02)
  • Scavenger Hunt Ideas - Looking for fun? (1/15/01)
  • Frugal Fun Ideas (10/11/99)
  • Nature and Simple Things by Deborah Taylor-Hough (7/5/99)
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  • 11 tips for frugal family entertainment - You don't have to break the bank to have fun. Check out our 11 tips for entertainment on the cheap. (6/10/08)
  • My Story: A Lesson In Love contributed by Carol - Create a lasting family bond (6/24/02)
  • A Barney Toddler Party - Fun without high finance (5/14/01)
  • Anniversary Party Ideas - Make it a really special occasion (3/12/01)
  • Parties Without Panic by Deborah Taylor-Hough (11/6/00)
  • Citrus Summer Shower by Mary Ann Ross and Kimberly Lainson (6/12/00)
  • Create a Kids' Party by Maxine Sprague (5/22/00)
  • Surprise 50th Birthday Party Ideas (10/26/98)
  • Family Reunion Fun - part 2 - Reader's Best Ideas (6/29/98)
  • Family Reunion Fun - Reader's Best Ideas (6/22/98)
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  • Hot (free) Fun in the Summertime (7/3/06)
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  • The Big Costs of Little Baseball Sluggers (6/5/06)
  • The True Cost of a Day at the Ballgame (11/22/04)
  • Cheap Thrills by Jennifer Beam - Perhaps a big annual vacation isn't your best choice (3/22/04)
  • 6 Ways to Save Money at Sporting Events by Carol Parsons (2/23/04)
  • Recreation on the Skinny by Karen Kuebler - 15 cheap ways to have fun (4/28/03)
  • The Entertainment Bug by Kayla Solomon (2/21/00)
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    Family Activities & Entertainment, Summer

  • Summer Entertainment by Susan Sundwall - 3 cheapo ways to entertain kids. (8/10/09)
  • Summer Fun without the Price by Amy L. Thomas - Fun and free ideas that won’t drain you wallet or your gas tank. (7/28/08)
  • 4 frugal ways to entertain your kids- Here are four budget-friendly ideas for keeping your kids entertained this summer. (4/14/08)
  • Summer Sanity Savers (7/11/07)
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    Children, Summer Activities

  • Summer Event Savings - Plan ahead to save under the summer sun (5/21/07)
  • Hot (free) Fun in the Summertime (7/3/06)
  • Summer Fun, Cheaply Done (5/30/05)
  • Family Fun Days - Budget-conscious hints for great family fun! (7/12/04)
  • 12 Tips for Inexpensive Entertainment by Vickie Phelps - Cheap activities that the whole family will enjoy (6/14/04)
  • The Summer of Fun by K.M. Eldredge (5/24/04)
  • 200+ Ideas for Summertime Fun! by Deborah Taylor-Hough (7/21/03)
  • Free Family Fun by Shaunna Privratsky - Summer fun for less (6/9/03)
  • Finding Summer by Sheryl Simons - Grab some memories! (8/6/01)
  • Summer Break by Tammy Harrison - Great ideas for summer fun (6/18/01)
  • Summer Sanity Kit by Rebecca Underwood - It's going to be a long summer. Will you survive? (6/11/01)
  • Summer Fun With Your Kids by Jenny Wanderscheid (8/9/99)
  • Summer Safety for Kids (6/28/99)
  • Summer Camp at Home by Jennifer Deerman (6/14/99)
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    Family Activities & Entertainment, Vacations

    Also in Family Activities & Entertainment:
    Family, Couples
    Family, Decorating
    Family, Educational
    Family, Food
    Family, Holidays
    Family, Movies and Television
    Family, Other
    Family, Outdoors
    Family, Parties
    Family, Sports
    Family, Summer
    Family, Winter

    see also:
    Vacations

  • Fun Factories - Free tours for the whole family. (5/22/06)
  • Two Free Days at Disney (5/15/06)
  • Road Trip - Make your next road trip easy and fun (5/15/06)
  • No-Travel Vacations - Staying home and still having fun (6/6/05)
  • Can't Afford a Winter Vacation? - Plan a 'Hawaii Day' for your kids (12/29/03)
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    Family Activities & Entertainment, Winter

  • Cabin Fever Relievers by Shaunna Privratsky - Try these tricks and say good bye to cabin fever. (2/9/09)
  • Winter Fun! by Denny Phillips - Yes, you can have fun in the snow! (01/05/09)
  • Surviving Winter Break (12/18/06)
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    Family, Couples
    Family, Decorating
    Family, Educational
    Family, Food
    Family, Holidays
    Family, Movies and Television
    Family, Other
    Family, Outdoors
    Family, Parties
    Family, Sports
    Family, Summer
    Family, Vacations

  • Frugal Winter Fun with Kids (2/6/06)
  • Winter Nature Walks by Nita Holstine (1/5/04)
  • Can't Afford a Winter Vacation? - Plan a 'Hawaii Day' for your kids (12/29/03)
  • Nothing to Do by Heather Newman - Kids' activity ideas for winter (2/12/01)
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    Finances

    Banking
    Bankruptcy
    Budgeting
    Cars
    Checkup
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    Family
    Guide
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    Investing Small Amounts
    Job Loss
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    Retirement
    Saving and Investing
    Taxes

    Finances, Banking


  • 10 Financial Facts of Life - The inside story on how banks rate customers and more (9/20/04)
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    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Banking and Credit Unions
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Your Checking Account by Terry Rigg - New transactions make them harder to balance (5/6/02)
  • Cash It! - A check is a check - whatever it's printed on (3/18/02)
  • Banker's Bounce by Gary Foreman (10/23/00)
  • Internet Banking by Archana Khambekar (1/24/00)
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    Finances, Bankruptcy


  • 7 Steps to a Fresh Financial Start in '07 (12/25/06)
    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Debt, Bankruptcy
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • A Bankruptcy Timeline (10/2/06)
  • Should I Declare Bankruptcy? - When is it time to throw in the towel? (9/26/05)
  • Credit Counseling vs. Bankruptcy (9/19/03)
  • In Bankruptcy - Which debts are affected? (7/10/03)
  • When to file for bankruptcy (6/3/02)
  • Declaring Bankruptcy - Is it the best way out? (1/28/02)
  • After Bankruptcy Blues by Gary Foreman (6/28/99)
  • After Bankruptcy by Gary Foreman (11/10/97)
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    Finances, Budgeting

  • 3 recession-busting gadgets -In tough times, these three bare-bones gadgets can help stretch budgets. (6/22/09)
  • Dodge debt with financial plan - Jot down what you earn and spend, keep a cushion for emergencies and create a path to your future. (6/18/09)
  • 4 key expenses NOT to cut - In a bad economy, don't be so quick with the scissors. Some budget cuts you make now will cost more later. (2/10/09)
  • Cash Management - Managing your spending money (9/23/02)
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    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Budgets & Budgeting
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Budgeting with Variable Income by Jane Chidester (10/4/99)
  • Not Enough Money by Gary Foreman (10/12/98)
  • Where Does All the Money Go? by Gary Foreman (8/24/98)
  • Variable Income Budgeting - Readers' Recommendations (12/22/97)
  • Feast or Famine Budget by Gary Foreman (10/27/97)
  • Using Quicken by Karen Jones (3/17/97)
  • Average Family Expenses by Gary Foreman (7/22/96)
  • Calculating Family Income by Gary Foreman (8/5/96)
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    Finances, Cars


  • Wanting a Newer Car by Gary Foreman - It could mean more financial stress (3/3/03)
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    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Automobiles
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Investing In Cars - There's green to be made from buying that cherry-red muscle car (1/28/02)
  • Getting Out of an Auto Lease by Gary Foreman - She want out, is it possible? (9/3/01)
  • Why Not Lease? by Gary Foreman - Why buying a car is better (6/11/01)
  • Now What? by Gary Foreman - How can he take advantage of lower interest rates? (2/19/01)
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    Finances, Checkup

  • What You Should Do Now by Gary Foreman - Now, more than ever, you need to stay on top of your finances. (11/02/09)
  • A Financial Checklist by Judy Lawrence - Using a checklist to make a positive change in your life. (1/26/09)
  • Financially Fit by Shaunna Privratsky - 12-step program to lose the debt and create a lean, mean financial machine. (01/05/09)
  • What You Need To Manage Your Money by Terry Rigg- Don’t be a victim of “Financial Complacency”.(4/21/08)
  • Penny Wise, Pound Foolish? by Helen Young - Should you be spending your time on the big items? (4/7/08)
  • Can You Pass a Personal Finance Test? (5/1/06)
    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Are You In Need of Financial Bypass Surgery (11/1/04)
  • Time for Mid-Term Exams - It's time to review your financial resolutions (6/14/04)
  • Your Annual Performance Review by Gary Foreman - How does your financial performace measure up? (1/5/04)
  • A Fall Financial Check Up by Doris Dobkins - When was the last time you gave your finances a check up? (11/12/01)
  • Warning Signs by Ruby J. Wallace - You know you're in trouble when... (10/8/01)
  • What's Your Net Worth? by Doris Dobkins (1/1/01) - what kind of financial shape are you in?
  • Painless Financial Check-Up by Gary Foreman (12/22/97)
  • How Did We Do? The Smiths Review Their Budget by Gary Foreman (12/30/96)
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    Finances, Credit

  • Tips for Women on Building Their Credit Score by Bill Hardekopf - Managing your own personal finances. (10/20/08)
  • 4 things women should know about credit (12/28/07)
  • Credit Counseling vs. Bankruptcy (9/19/03)
    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Credit, Credit Cards & Credit Repair
    Credit Reports and Credit Scores
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Poor Credit and Checking Accounts - Where can she open a checking account? (1/27/03)
  • Building Credit by Gary Foreman - Getting started the right way (4/29/02)
  • 2002 Credit Card Survey - courtesy Consumer-Action.org - Surprising facts (4/15/02)
  • How to Handle Lousy Credit - Strategies and tips (4/5/02)
  • Accident Ahead: 10 Credit Card Traps - courtesy of TruthAboutCredit.org - Avoid wrecking your finances (12/3/01)
  • Correcting Your Credit Report by Gary Foreman - 70% of all reports contain errors. What about your's? (5/7/01)
  • Establishing Credit by Gary Foreman - Moms wants to help her son buy his first car (4/23/01)
  • Now What? by Gary Foreman - How can he take advantage of lower interest rates? (2/19/01)
  • Disposable Credit Card Numbers - courtesy CardRatings.org - They're created to protect you. Do they work? (2/12/01)
  • Card Registration Services by Curtis Arnold - Is it necessary to have someone keep a list for you? (1/15/01)
  • Canceling Credit by Gary Foreman (12/11/00)
  • Accessing Your Credit File by Kelly Jo Landers (10/2/00)
  • Is Your Credit File Hurting You? by Doris Dobkins (7/17/00)
  • Variable vs. Fixed Rate Credit Cards - courtesy CardRatings.org (6/12/00)
  • Bonus or Bait? by Gary Foreman (4/10/00)
  • Improving Your Credit Rating by Deborah Michelle Sanders, Esq. (3/6/00)
  • Credit Card Minimums by Gary Foreman (10/18/99)
  • Retail Financing Games by Doris Dobkins (8/23/99)
  • Re-Establishing Credit to Buy a Home (7/12/99)
  • What's Your (Credit) Score? by Gary Foreman (4/26/99)
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    Finances, Debt

    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Debt
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Borrowing to Meet Current Income Needs (12/11/06)
  • 8 Ways to Consolidate Debt (9/13/04)
  • Getting Out of Debt - Three myths to consider (8/9/04)
  • Prioritizing Your Finances - Many options compete for your financial attention (3/17/04)
  • Inherited Debts? by Gary Foreman - Can she inherit her parent's debts? (10/29/01)
  • Which Debt First? by Gary Foreman - One of the most frequently asked questions (5/28/01)
  • Debt Reduction Strategies (9/11/00)
  • Emergency Savings vs. Debt Reduction by Derrick Gunter (9/20/99)
  • Debt Consolidation Loans (8/16/99)
  • I Got My Tax Refund - Now What? by Dawn Adams (6/7/99)
  • Watch for Falling Prices by Gary Foreman (3/23/98)
  • Debt Collection Harassment - Readers' Solutions (12/8/97)
  • How We Got Out of Debt by Patti Hutterli (11/10/97)
  • Debt Reduction for Singles by Gary Foreman (7/7/97)
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    Finances, Expenses

    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Guidelines
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Taxes

    Finances, Family and Friends

  • Whose finances are whose? - She's on disability, he makes six figures. And she's worried she'll be liable for debt he incurs. (6/29/09)
  • Financial Infidelity by Candace Bahr, CEA, CDFA and Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP(r), CDS - A surprising amount of infidelity goes on every day without a word. (3/02/09)
  • Talking finances with kids - In today's troubling economic times, it's important to give need-to-know financial information to ease kids' stress. (1/16/09)
  • The Worst Is Yet to Come? by Terry of Main Street Meltdown - What you can do to “recession proof” your family? (12/15/08)
  • Speak before You Snip Wife's Cards - If the touchy-feely approach doesn't help a spouse eliminate debt, don't be afraid to try a little tough love (12/14/07)
  • Mom Co-signed, but Dad may be Liable - In certain U.S. states, spouses may be responsible for loans co-signed by their beloved (12/14/07)
  • Co-signing for Parents Involves Risk - Parents who filed for bankruptcy should be aware of the risks their son faces if he co-signs a loan (12/10/07)
  • Co-Signer Pays Big Price for Generosity - When co-signers are not related by marriage, it often leads to circumstances that end poorly (11/16/07)
  • Talking Money to Your Mate (2/26/07)
    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • 7-Step Plan to Stop an Overspending Spouse (11/13/06)
  • My Story: Living on One Income (11/6/06)
  • Are "They" Ruining Your Finances? (11/6/06)
  • Overspending Spouse (7/31/06)
  • Mother vs. Girlfriend - Caught between two payments (5/23/05)
  • My Story: Ailing Parents and Financial Questions - What you can do now to avoid trouble later (10/25/04)
  • Young Couple Finances - Laying a firm foundation (10/4/04)
  • About Your Financial Future by Jen Singer - What every stay-at-home mom should know (2/2/04)
  • Common Financial Mistakes of Newlyweds by Megan Franks - Prevention is the key (1/12/04)
  • Mom's Finances by Gary Foreman - Helping your parents with their finances (7/22/02)
  • Quiz - Are you a teen-age money dummy? (5/14/02)
  • Divorce - Time to call in a financial specialist (4/22/02)
  • Love Is Blind, But Creditors Aren't by Gary Foreman - When your fiance brings debts with them (12/3/01)
  • Friendship Loan by Gary Foreman - Should he loan the money to a friend? (11/19/01)
  • Inherited Debts? by Gary Foreman - Can she inherit her parent's debts? (10/29/01)
  • When Friends Are Laid-Off - How you can help (10/15/01)
  • Too Much for Children by Mia Cronan - What do you say when they ask for the stuff that their friends have? (9/24/01)
  • Stop That Overspending Spouse (6/26/00)
  • For Richer or Poorer by Ellsbeth Blackthorne (2/28/00)
  • Getting Your Family Involved by Kelly Jo Landers (1/24/00)
  • Opposite Money Styles by Jane Chidester (11/1/99)
  • Preparing to Pay for College by Gary Foreman (8/23/99)
  • Making Peace With Your Partner's Spendthrift Ways by Cyndi Webb (7/5/99)
  • For Richer or Poorer (advice for newlyweds) by Gary Foreman (3/29/99)
  • Baby Boomer Financial Squeeze (9/14/98)
  • Divorce & Family Finances by Gary Foreman (8/3/98)
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    Finances, Guidelines

    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?
  • The ABCs of Frugality by Garen Daly - 8 simple rules to spending less and enjoying life more. (10/26/09)
  • IF: Microeconomic Explosion by Damon Carr- Are your finances about to explode? (6/30/08)
  • Macroeconomics at Home - What could an economics class teach you about your personal finances? (7/9/07)
  • 10 Easy Ways To Ensure Financial Failure (5/28/07)
  • Are You Ready to Grow Up? (4/23/07)
  • Worried About Money? - 10 tips to make the most of your money. (5/29/06)
  • Reduce Financial Stress - 5 strategies to help you take control of your finances (8/22/05)
  • Money Makeover for Women (1/3/05)
  • 9 New Year's Resolutions - Take the first step to financial fitness (1/3/05)
  • College Grad's Financial Toolkit (5/31/04)
  • Why People Do Not Achieve Financial Success by Craig Lock - Eliminate the stumbling blocks to a better future (1/7/02)
  • A Little Extra Cash by Doris Dobkins (11/20/00)
  • Swimming Upstream by Gary Foreman (1/3/00)
  • The Key to a Successful Future by Doris Dobkins (11/15/99)
  • Getting Your Financial House In Order by Gary Foreman (7/8/96)
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    Finances, Home


  • House Rich and Cash Poor (3/26/07)
    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Debt, Mortgage
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Comparing a Refinance by Gary Foreman - Make sense out of all those numbers (1/14/02)
  • No Money Down by Gary Foreman - Can you really buy a house with no money and get rich, too? (7/2/01)
  • The 125% Mortgage by Gary Foreman (10/9/00)
  • When You're Facing Foreclosure (9/25/00)
  • My Story: We Saved $700,000 by Vanessa (5/22/00)
  • 15 vs. 30 Year Mortgage (10/18/99)
  • Re-Establishing Credit to Buy a Home (7/12/99)
  • Should We Fix Our Mortgage by Gary Foreman (7/5/99)
  • A Basic Guide for Families Facing Foreclosure by Steven Wolpern (5/17/99)
  • Invest In Your Own Mortgage? by Gary Foreman (9/22/97)
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    Finances, Insurance


  • Ten Golden Rules of Buying Life Insurance by Craig Lock - Investigate before buying (12/9/02)
    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Annuity Income Options by William D. Brownlie, CLU, ChFC - How would you like your money paid out? (2/19/01)
  • A Lesson in Life by David F. Woods, CLU, ChFC - There's more to life insurance than you may have imagined (2/19/01)
  • Avoiding Annuity Errors by Tina K. Baughman, CLU (11/27/00)
  • The Life Insurance Debate by Doris Dobkins (2/7/00)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts by Gary Foreman (1/31/00)
  • Don't Make Mistakes Buying Insurance by Ginita Wall (5/17/99)
  • Flexible Spending Account Cafeteria Plans by Karen Jones (4/19/99)
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    Finances, Investing Small Amounts


  • It's About Time - A dollar today is worth more than having one tomorrow (5/2/05)
    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    Investments
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Investing Small Amounts (9/20/04)
  • 'Big' vs. 'Little' Savings - Should she try to save a little every day? Or is he right to try to save on the big ticket items? (11/5/01)
  • Stashing Small Savings - Once you've saved it, make sure it doesn't disappear (9/17/01)
  • Investing With Small Dollar Amounts by Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D., CFP - Yes, you can start small (9/10/01)
  • Starter Savings - Where can you put your money to work a little at a time? (3/19/01)
  • A Starter Savings Account by Gary Foreman (10/16/00)
  • How to Start Saving by Doris Dobkins (6/12/00)
  • Lunch Money Investing by Gary Foreman (6/14/99)
  • Compound Interest for Poor People by Gary Foreman (5/19/97)
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    Finances, Job Loss

  • Link to state unemployment offices -Click on your state to visit the state's labor or unemployment office, learn more about unemployment benefits and get contact information.(9/30/08)
  • Side business can hurt unemployment benefits - If you're out of work and collecting benefits, some part-time work can reduce what you collect.(9/30/08)
  • 10 winning ways to land the job you want - Unemployment is high but you can still land the job you want if you follow these 10 smart tips. (9/10/08)
  • Preparing for a Layoff (8/7/06)
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    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Coping With Financial Tragedy (7/12/04)
  • Unemployed Bill Crisis by Gary Foreman - Starting the road to recovery (8/4/03)
  • My Story: Potential Layoff Revisited - contributed by JoAnn - Unemployment insurance worth the cost (3/24/03)
  • Surviving Layoffs by Gary Foreman - Layoffs keep derailing his financial plans (6/24/02)
  • United We Stand: Coping With Crisis by Dawn - She went from a carefree lifestyle to watching every penny (10/15/01)
  • Finding Funds for Emergency Savings - How can you save some money for an unexpected crisis? (10/8/01)
  • Can We Live on One Income? by Gary Foreman - You can find out before you quit your job (6/18/01)
  • Facing Financial Fears by Lucynda Koesters - How are you handling uncertain times? (6/11/01)
  • Preparing for a Layoff (12/13/99)
  • Financial Emergencies by Doris Dobkins (9/6/99)
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    Finances, Money Perspectives

  • Learn how to be rich - Classes on how to manage your wealth are popping up across the country. Can you learn to be rich? (9/22/09)
  • Be Radical, Get Rich by April Borbon - Have you ever noticed that 'normal people' seldom get rich? (10/12/09)
  • Is Money Evil? by Gary Foreman - Could you subsconsciously be pushing money away? (10/05/09)
  • Tell Your Money You “Just Want to be Friends” by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil - Does money have an unhealthy influence on your life? (6/08/09)
  • Learning 101 by Gary Foreman - Could what you think you know hurt you? (6/01/09)
  • The Things We Believe In by Gary Foreman - Are you denying facts that could hurt your finances?(3/30/09)
  • Financial Predictions by Gary Foreman - Dollar Stretcher financial predictions for the upcoming year. (12/29/08)
  • Small Splurges by Shaunna Privratsky - That won’t break your budget. (11/03/08)
  • Dollars and Sense: The Psychology Behind Financial Success by Dr. Howard Gluss - Newlyweds need financial help. (7/21/08)
  • What Are You Willing to “Give Up” to Win Financially? by Damon Carr - There are no shortcuts to financial prosperity! (6/23/08)
  • The Dacyczyn Decision by Angela Yuriko Cato - Interview with Amy Dacyczyn of Tightwad Gazette fame. (5/26/08)
  • Triumph! by Pamela Parks - How much is the struggle worth? (4/14/08)
  • My Story: How Can I Limit My Spending without Being 'Different' - Living better without spending more (4/7/08)
  • The Folly of Following the Crowd by Karen Kuebler - Key steps to break away from “keeping up with the Joneses” syndrome (2/18/08)
  • Avoiding Payment Pain by Gary Foreman - Warning signs for the smart consumer (1/28/08)
  • Financial Resolutions by Gary Foreman - Simple steps to a brighter financial future (12/31/07)
  • How to Dig a Hole by Amy Burns - Easy ways to dig your own financial hole (12/17/07)
  • A Different Kind of Financial Security by Rachel Muller - How can you make yourself more secure? (12/17/07)
  • The Connection Between Personal Finance and Self-Esteem by Cathy Kohm Tanaka - Achieve your financial goals and be a lot happier with yourself (10/1/07)
  • Battle of the Riches: Good vs. Evil (5/21/07)
    Also in Finances:
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    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Other
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?

  • Perspectives - How you look at your situation could make all the difference (8/13/07)
  • Developing a Frugal Attitude (7/16/07)
  • For the Love of Money - Are your money and emotions connected? (4/9/07)
  • Don't Bury Your Head in the Sand! (3/26/07)
  • Are "They" Ruining Your Finances? (11/6/06)
  • When You are Short of Money… (9/25/06)
  • What to Say to Someone Who is Having Money Problems (8/14/06)
  • Are You Financially Free? - Take this quiz for a look at your money management style (7/4/05)
  • My Story: Poor in Money, Rich in Time - contributed by NYC Lady - The choice to live frugally (4/28/03)
  • Quiz - Are you financial self-destructive? (3/18/02)
  • Top 10 Reasons People Over-Spend by Debra Vaughn - Wouldn't you like to know why you spend too much? (9/17/01)
  • The Health-Wealth Connection by Shawnda Spille - Are they really connected? (3/26/01)
  • Your Money Quotient by Gary Foreman - how smart are you when it comes to money? (1/1/01)
  • My Story: Redefining Financial Necessity by Rachel Astyk - Why wait for a crisis to evaluate your finances? (12/25/00)
  • Thinking About Finances by Gary Foreman (4/17/00)
  • Women and Money by Jane Chidester (8/30/99)
  • My Story: On Being Poor by Darla B. (8/16/99)
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    Finances, Other

    Also in Finances:
    Finance, Banking
    Finance, Bankruptcy
    Finance, Budgeting
    Finance, Cars
    Finance, Checkup
    Finance, Credit
    Finance, Debt
    Finance, Family
    Finance, Guide
    Finance, Home
    Finance, Insurance
    Finance, Investing Small Amounts
    Finance, Job Loss
    Finance, Money Perspectives
    Finance, Planning
    Finance, Reducing Expenses
    Finance, Retirement
    Finance, Saving and Investing
    Finance, Taxes

    see also:
    CD laddering calculator - How to maximize the returns on your CDs
    How much do I need to save for my child's education?
    What is your net worth?
  • Simplify your Financial Life by Debra Karplus - Consolidate, automate, and separate. (10/05/09)
  • Paying for assisted living - Medicare doesn't cover the cost of long-term care, but there are several ways to help finance it. (6/17/09)
  • 7 psychological money traps - Does your brain trick you into bad money moves? You can outsmart yourself if you recognize these traps. (10/09/08)
  • Comparing Financial Options by Gary Foreman - Creating a comparison you can understand (12/17/07)
  • Avoiding 'Sudden Wealth Syndrom' (9/26/05)
  • Where's My Money? - Getting your utility deposits back (5/5/03)
  • Protecting Your Financial Privacy by Gary Foreman - Minimize the potential for abuse (4/21/03)
  • Signs of Wealth by Gary Foreman - Read the road signs to wealth (11/18/02)
  • Bill Paying Methods by Doris Dobkins - Things to consider when you're paying bills (11/4/02)
  • Quiz - Would sudden riches be your ruin? (5/24/02)
  • Organized Receipts - Looking for a simple, convenient way to keep your receipts? (4/8/02)
  • Frightening Future by Gary Foreman - With war clouds on the horizon she wants to prepare financially (9/24/01)
  • Windfalls of Cash by Doris Dobkins - Do you turn a windfall into an asset or a liability? (9/3/01)
  • One Percent Solution by Philip E. Humbert, PhD. (12/11/00)
  • Identity Theft by Tom Koziol (10/16/00)
  • Protect Yourself from Identity Theft by Raylene Moore (4/10/00)
  • Preparing a Simple Will Inexpensively (8/23/99)
  • How to "Have Your Cake and Eat It Too" by Robert Kothe (8/16/99)
  • Why I Pay Bills by Phone by Linda H. (4/12/99)
  • Dialing for Dollars: Avoiding Telephone Scams by Gary Foreman (1/4/99)
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