Personal Finance for Sports Fans – Ignore the Analysts & the Hype

Which would you rather do, watch sports or learn about personal finances? What if I told you that you could do both! There are good personal finance lessons to be found in the many exciting games of the upcoming NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. This is the first in a series of posts that will cover […]

Ten Ways to Ask for a Lower Price or a Better Deal

Have you ever been quoted a base price then blindsided with additional fees? Just the other day, I was shipping some recent eBay sales at the UPS store and they charged me a $4.50 “Rural Surcharge Fee” on a package whose base shipping price was $9. I’ve seen this fee pop up before on shipments […]

Corporate Cubicle Politics – Why Size Matters in the Office

Would you turn down a bigger office or bigger cubicle if your boss offered it you? I did and now I’m questioning my decision. The Cubicle Decision My boss stopped by last week to ask if I wanted to move into a large cube recently vacated when another team leader on our floor moved groups. […]

Flexible Spending Account Deadlines Approaching

Use it or lose it! The deadline to spend your flexible spending account balance for your 2006 contributions is March 15th. So fill your prescriptions, make your doctor’s visits, or buy over the counter cold medicine next week if you haven’t spent your balance yet. The deadline for submitting your receipts for 2006 purchases is […]

Personal Finance Week in Review

Jim does a summary of his Devil’s Advocate series to date and asks readers for more topics. Looking for fast and easy ways to save some money? You’re in luck! The Simple Dollar has started a series called Five Minute Finances that covers simple things you can do save some money. The latest is Make […]

Festival of Under 30 Finances – Money & Love Edition

Welcome to the Festival of Love, otherwise known as the Festival of Under 30 Finances. We had some interesting questions to this week’s question, “What is the worst money move you’ve made either because of or in spite of LOVE?” Wanda, “I spent $550 on cell phone bills over a span of 2 months. I […]

Selective Self Control Can Lead to a Thick Wallet but an Even Thicker Waist

Have you ever been accused of having a selective memory? Only remembering the things that you want to? Well I think I have something even worse, selective self-control. Using Money Responsibly I like to think of myself as the Stonewall Jackson of frugality, no offer or ad can get past my staunch defense. I hate […]

Entrepreneurship Week Wrap Up

Thanks to everyone for putting up with my entrepreneur kick over the last week. As you might have gathered from some of my posts, having or finding an entrepreneurial spirit is important to me. I think that even though it may be hard work, the ability to earn money for yourself can give you a […]

Payback Time for Payday Loans – Contest Winner

Thanks to everyone that participated in the Payday Loan Payback contest! I’ve listed the two stories that were submitted below and have bolded some key points. Charles Rady I’ve used one in Florida…..right after hurricane “Charley” came through and wrecked my house. I needed the fast cash to do some immediate repairs, but ended up […]

Are Colleges Creating a Legacy of Credit Card Debt for Students and Alumni?

If you don’t graduate with credit card debt your alma mater may try and help you accumulate some once you’re gone. Not only are some schools allowing credit card marketing to students on campus, selling their students’ personal information to credit card issuers, and failing to provide student education on the proper use of credit […]

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