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Leave It to the Pros: Q&A with Personal Finance Author Kathy Spencer

Kate Parham — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:43 +0000

In round seven of our "Leave It to the Pros" series, we talk with Kathy Spencer, author of "How to Shop for Free." Kathy offers advice on how to save money, how to shop on a budget and the most important financial advice she's ever received.

How to Make Money on Elance

Benjamin Gran — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:41 +0000

If you have skills in writing, marketing, graphic design, web development, programming, or many other professional fields, you can make money freelancing on Elance. Find out how to do it and how to be successful from someone who has done it for himself.

How to Throw a Fun & Frugal Super Bowl Party

Juliana Weiss-Roessler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:18 +0000

Boom! Your team is winning, baby, and it’s gotten you excited about having your buddies over to watch the big game on the new giant flatscreen you got for the holidays. But even though you want it to be the coolest Super Bowl party anyone’s ever been to, you’re not looking to spend an entire month’s salary on it. Relax. We’ve got you covered. There are plenty of cool things you can do and still have money to pay next month’s rent. Starting with the kickoff (e.g. invite), our game plan doesn’t miss a thing.

The Secret to Successful Investing: Consistency

Stephanie Hamilton — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

Investing can be tricky business. Even for the most well-informed and experienced investors, uncertainties and unpredictable business climates create lots of question marks. In an effort to stem some of the uncertainty, investors are continually searching for the “secret” - the investment strategy used by those who have experienced profound success. If you’ve been searching for that secret, you may be surprised to learn that it can be summed up in just one word: consistency.

Can I Use My Spouse’s Good Credit?

Bill Rice — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:19 +0000

As an old relationship adage goes, “Opposites attract,” so might your credit scores. Many marriages seem to unite polar opposite credit scores. If your credit score is poor, but your spouse’s is good, is there hope for qualifying for a better credit card, auto loan, or mortgage? The short answer is, “Yes.” However, there are a few things to consider when you and your spouse are applying for new credit.

Leave It to the Pros: Q&A with Financial Expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

Kate Parham — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:43 +0000

Welcome back to the Leave it to the Pros series, where we ask the country's top financial experts important questions about your personal finances. We’re up to round six, sitting down today with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Co-founder of the free financial advice blog, AskTheMoneyCoach.com, Lynnette also heads up MyMoneyCircles.com, a free personal finance boot camp that launches this month.

5 Ways to Deal with a Lowball Offer on Your Home

Kristie Lorette — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:14 +0000

When your house is for sale, almost nothing is more disheartening than when you get a lowball offer. It might take the wind out of your sails or it might simply leave you breathless. Before you let your anger get the best of you and decline the offer, consider some other ways to deal with it. You might just be able to turn a lowball offer into a sale.

Save Money on Your Move

Juliana Weiss-Roessler — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:06 +0000

Depending on how far you are going, a move can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Even if it’s just across town, it’s no small matter. The sooner you start planning, the better off you’ll be when it comes to keeping things under budget and also getting things organized for when you get to the other side. Here are a few cost-saving tips to get you started.

Fun Facts from The Money Chart

Benjamin Gran — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:05 +0000

One of my favorite blogs is kottke.org – a daily posting of fun facts, videos, photos and essays from around the web. Kottke recently posted a chart from a website called XKCD called “A chart of almost all the money” showing a huge visual representation of big picture things about money like how much a billion dollars can buy, total government spending, who are the wealthiest people in the world, etc. This chart goes into amazing detail and it has a lot to teach us about the larger world of money. Here are some of the fun facts I found from “The Money Chart.”

5 Situations When You Should Use Your Credit Card

Kristie Lorette — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:24 +0000

The scuttlebutt is to avoid using your credit card at all costs. Using a credit card to make purchases just racks up the balance and interest you have to pay off later. While there are many occasions when using a credit card is a bad idea (like when you are unable to pay off your balance in full by its due date), there are five situations where using credit is better than using cash or a debit card.