BrightNest is a free site that provides tools and tips to homeowners to help them save money, get organized and keep their homes in great shape. Sign up for a free BrightNest account today! These days, there’s an app for pretty much everything. Whether you need help choosing your outfit or killing two minutes while... Read more
At a recent conference devoted to travel and credit card rewards, executives from Chase, Barclaycard, US Bank, Capital One and American Express were on hand to share their views on the future of credit cards — and there was a broad consensus on where the industry is going in the next few years. Here are... Read more
Having just thrown a party for my son’s 1st birthday, I now completely understand a parent’s desire to throw the biggest, best, and most amazing birthday party for their favorite little person. As exciting as party planning can be, it can also be stressful when you have to factor in that one annoying detail: the... Read more
Since I’ve started blogging, I have had more than a few people ask me how they too can make money from blogging. It’s easy to look at people who have risen to fame and prominence by building a high-profile, money-making blog and think “Hey, I can do that, too.” You might not become the next Perez... Read more
Did you know that 73% of parents discuss family finances with their children? While that’s an impressive number, many children still aren’t on the same page when it comes to conversations about money. From how banks and credit cards work, to what the stock market is, see the hot money topics kids have on their... Read more
A funny thing happened about a year ago to the consumer advocacy wiki that I edit. It disappeared. I continued to publish the site, which lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of the executives for most major American companies. It was still visible if you knew where to look for it, on its slightly... Read more
It’s nearing Memorial Day weekend and as we prepare to remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, we also want to take a bit of time to give back to the veterans that are still with us. One powerful thing that any person can have on their side... Read more
Graduation season is upon us, which means you are probably racking your brain for gift ideas for the grad in your life. Maybe it’s been a while since you graduated and it’s hard to know what the kids are into these days. Let me help you out: Your grad wants cash. Yep, cash is the... Read more
Barbecue season is almost upon us. Before you fire up the grill, though, better reassess your budget. The wholesale price of USDA cuts of choice beef hit all-time highs earlier this month, and the costs for ground chuck, chicken and other common grill staples have also been rising. These eight strategies will let you barbecue to... Read more
Mortgages are tricky and often hard to understand. Because most people only purchase a home every five to seven years, prospective home buyers understandably don’t spend a lot of time in the interim educating themselves about mortgages and the mortgage process. With the real estate market picking up and mortgage rates prime for refinancing, Zillow... Read more