Underwater Car Loan?
Will the boom in subprime auto lending turn into another economic meltdown?
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Happy Anniversary to Us!
On our 20th wedding anniversary, twenty reasons I’m happy and grateful to share a marriage with Ms. Money Counselor.
read moreWhy the Trump Bump?
The S&P 500 is up 5.8% since U.S. Election Day. Do investors love Trump so much, or might the reasons for the stock price run-up be a bit more complex?
read moreBenefits of Debt Freedom
Ms. Money Counselor and I have been debt free for nearly 15 years now. Here’s what’s been most wonderful about it.
read moreBonds’ Trump Thump
Bonds lost over $1 trillion in value on November 9-10. How has Trump’s surprise victory affected your investments?
read moreBuilding a Better Portfolio
Suggestions here from Joseph Hogue, CFA, on how to build a better investment portfolio—crucial to a secure retirement!
read moreOur Dividend Portfolio
Revealed for the first time: Ms. Money Counselor’s and my dividend-paying stock portfolio! Yes, we do own stocks!
read moreCar Lease? Just Say No.
Should you lease or buy your next vehicle? Here’s the argument for buying.
read moreTrump, Clinton, and Your Money
Will you be better off financially if Trump or Clinton is elected tomorrow? My take here!
read moreMortgage Help Deadline Near
If you’re behind on a mortgage or struggling to make payments, please read this. Help is available, but only until December 30!
read moreDealspotr Review
Dealspotr: save serious money on stuff you buy, and earn money by sharing deals you discover with others and through spotting potentially hot deals. Too good to be true? Nope!
read moreWhy the 4% Rule Fails
Want to go back to work in your 70s or 80s? Here’s how following the 4% rule can easily lead to retirement financial disaster.
read moreDealing with Debt Collectors
Debt collector on your case? Here’s a quick video summary of the activities debt collectors are NOT allowed to do, by law, but often do anyway. You can and should fight back if a debt collector is a law-breaker!
read moreReview: The Budget Kit
Are you ready to get serious about reaching your money goals? Then here’s a great tool to jump start your campaign.
read moreYour Worst Financial Habit?
We are creatures of habit. But in the case of cash, bad habits can cost us money and postpone retirement. Which bad financial habit would you most like to break?
read moreWhy Pay ATM Fees?
I invite you to explain to me why anyone would choose to pay a fee to access their own money when they don’t have to. Please.
read moreAre Loan Co-Signers Saps?
When your young adult kid or brother asks for help getting credit, it’s hard to say “no.” What’s the worst that can happen when you co-sign a loan?
read moreMoney Start-Up Guide
Your education is complete, and you’re just starting in the working world. Here are the essentials for launching your personal finance “career.”
read moreSave Money With LEDs!
Here’s a sales pitch on converting your home to LED lighting. And no I’m not getting into the LED business. 🙂
read moreDiamonds and Dogs #27
I share my latest picks for three pieces of online content with the power to help you make better money choices (the Diamonds), and one that can put the bite on you (the Dog).
read moreCheap Summer Fun
A fun-filled and memorable summer doesn’t have to cost a lot! Check these ideas for having a blast on a budget.
read moreFacebook Your Net Worth
Many readers have been inspired by my last post to make public on Facebook their net worth statements. But they’re unsure how to create a net worth statement. Here’s how!
read moreBeating the Joneses
Post on Facebook your net worth statement if you really want to save more.
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