Hey graduates -- listen now and avoid regrets later
ExchangeOnce again graduation season is upon us.Calling the ceremonies "commencement" is supposed to get grads to focus on the beginning of the... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleWhen used wisely, credit cards can be our friends
ExchangeA lot of consumer advocates treat credit cards as if they're dirty, vile things. When you're in a financial pinch, it's good to have a quick, easy... Read moredollars and sense
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Living green can save you some green
Arguably the greenest actor in Hollywood (excluding Kermit the Frog), Ed Begley Jr. launched the second season of his popular HGTV series, "Living... Read more Photos dollars and sense
View ArticleIs your home adequately insured?
ExchangeWith last weekend's deluge and the threat of hurricanes looming, many of us might feel a little concerned about our insurance coverage. If nature... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleIs the minimum wage increase good for everyone?
ExchangeFolks may have been dancing in the streets a few months ago when the federal minimum wage went up. But the group most often cited as the... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleNew legislation may make college costlier for many students
ExchangeNo one said paying for college would be easy, but a bill now up for President Bush's approval may have a negative impact on many deserving... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleTax deadline looming for energy efficient home improvements
ExchangeTime is running out to take advantage of a federal tax break.By utilizing the Energy Policy Act of 2005, homeowners are eligible for up to... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleConserving energy is more about smarts than sacrifices
NewsWith all the high-tech gadgetry available these days, conserving energy may seem difficult.Big-screen TVs, faster computer processors and... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleE-mail allegedly from the IRS more likely a scam than a windfall
ExchangeNormally an e-mail from the IRS would make anyone nervous, but the one I received a week ago said "Refund Notification" in the subject field.... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleDo the postman a favor, cut down on your catalogs
NewsYou can pretty much tell it's the gift-giving season because your postal carrier is hunched over from the weight of the extra junk mail. The... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleNew initiative looks to turn spenders into savers
ExchangeFinancially speaking, you can divide people into two groups: savers and spenders.Once upon a time, the former was the more formidable... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleA New Year's gift from the IRS
NewsPerhaps one of the most rewarding and frustrating things one can do is start a business.Last year, I went through an intensive multi-week... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleNew legislation makes Do Not Call Registry popular subject of misinformation
ExchangeAs I've written before, I'm always up for ideas for this column. That's how I got started writing it.I had consumer finance questions and... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleTake it from a geek, you can't be too safe when e-filing your taxes
ExchangeThis year you've decided to give up the paper form and join the rest of the 21st century and file your taxes electronically.According to... Read moredollars and sense
View ArticleMake sure your travel really is eco-friendly
ExchangeSeveral years ago when staying at a hotel, I noticed a sign in the room asking if I'd like to conserve water by not having the maid change the... Read moredollars and sense
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