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Before you Transfer: Tips for Making the Most of a Balance Transfer

By Mike Peterson / November 19, 2012

A balance transfer – especially a balance transfer with a 0% introductory interest rate – can seem pretty tempting, especially […]

By Mike Peterson / November 13, 2012

Six Little Expenses That Chip Away at Your Finances You think of yourself as a careful spender. You budget –

By Mike Peterson / November 12, 2012

Halloween is behind us, Thanksgiving is on the way – and the holiday shopping season is nearly upon us. That’s

By Mike Peterson / October 26, 2012

I know, I know: It’s October. It’s not even Halloween yet, and I’m rolling out the holiday topics. But the

By Mike Peterson / August 26, 2012

School’s almost in session again, and that means the inevitable back-to-school shopping trip. Pencils, notebooks, art supplies, clothing, lunch

By Mike Peterson / July 30, 2012

Four Ways We Talk Ourselves into Financial Disaster You make plenty of money – enough, at least, to allow

By Mike Peterson / July 26, 2012

August is the Perfect Month to Assess Your Finances So back in January, you decided that this would be

By Mike Peterson / July 12, 2012

Four Phone Calls That Can Save You Big Money If you’re looking for a new way to save money

Financial advice is rarely one-size-fits all: If you read financial blogs regularly, you’ve probably seen your share of tips that

Maybe you’re looking for a way to start your much-needed emergency fund – or perhaps you’re just trying to scrape

According to the National Retail Federation, the average American is expected to spend $150 on Mother’s Day gifts this year.

By Mike Peterson / April 10, 2012

Here’s some good news for folks who want to trim their budgets this spring: You don’t need a complete financial