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The 4 Biggest Money Mistakes Parents Make

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 4:18pm
As part of the Mint.com Money Boo Boos sweepstakes, I’ve been asked to write about the common mistakes parents make when teaching their kids about money—often without realizing it. Read More
Posted in Dealing with Debt, Kids & Money, Paying for College, Work, Work, Work | Tagged debt, financial literacy, money mistakes, paying for college | Leave a reply
5 Ways to Get Out of Debt

5 Ways to Get Out of Debt

Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:17pm
So you owe money. Okay, it's a lot of money. Don't worry: Here are 5 steps to get out of debt for good. Read More
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Hurry up and go green!

Should You Save or Pay Off Debt?

Friday, June 1, 2012 at 8:55pm
This is a tough question for people with debt. But if you have savings, I encourage you to use it to pay off your high-rate debt. Here's why. Read More
Posted in Dealing with Debt | Tagged credit cards, dealing with debt, debt, save or pay off debt, saving | Leave a reply
A life vest for homeowners with underwater mortgages

A life vest for homeowners with underwater mortgages

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 4:32pm
Suffering from a severely underwater mortgage (when you owe more than your house is worth)? Good news: President Obama's new mortgage rules may help. Read More
Posted in Dealing with Debt | Tagged fannie, freddie, harp, home affordable refinance program, mortgage, Obama, refi, refinance | Leave a reply
Beat holiday debt now

Beat holiday debt now

Monday, October 24, 2011 at 1:22pm
To avoid overspending your goal should be this: To knock out your entire gift list before Thanksgiving. Seriously! Read More
Posted in Budget & Basics, Dealing with Debt | Tagged black friday, holiday, holiday budget, holiday gifts, holiday spending, redbook, redbook november 2011, salma hayek | Leave a reply
Occupy Wall Street: Is change brewing in the streets of our cities?

Occupy Wall Street: Is change brewing in the streets of our cities?

Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 5:08pm
It's clear that something big is happening down on Wall Street and throughout the country. Read More
Posted in Dealing with Debt | Tagged economy, march, new york, nyc, occupy wall street, picket signs, protest, unemployment, wall street | Leave a reply
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