The Four Dimensions of ...

The following is an excerpt from Your MBA Game Plan, Third Edition: Proven Strategies for Getting Into the Top Business Schools , © 2012 Omari Bouknight and Scott Shrum. It is reprinted with permission of the publisher, Career Press, Pompton Plains, NJ.  800-227-3371.  All rights...

Another Clueless Intera...

In the midst of Christmas shopping last month, my wife and I wondered into Best Buy. Why I went there after my last experience is beyond me, but I did find myself at the local BB. In the course of talking to one of the sales associates, she mentioned a “great deal” for us. If...

14 Fun Staycation Ideas...

Want to save a boatload of money? Then spend your vacation at (or near) home. Yes, a “staycation” can be a great way to take a break and not break the bank. Wise Bread lists 14 fun staycation ideas . Here are their suggestions along with my comments on each: 1. Visit the...

What If I Lost My Caree...

The following is an excerpt from the book When Life Strikes: Weathering Financial Storms by Cal Brown, CFP, MST. The excerpt is a digitally scanned reproduction of text from print. Although this excerpt has been proofread, occasional errors may appear due to the scanning process. Please...

Reader Profile: Jen...

The following is the latest post in my “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will be,...

Help a Reader: Vacation...

Here’s an email I recently received from a reader: I am going on vacation with my husband to Italy.  I have a few questions I thought your readers could be helpful with. 1. What is best way to exchange money abroad?  My credit card(chase freedom), has a foreign fee they tag on to...

You MUST Do a Test Char...

In my post titled My New Credit Card Strategy , I talked about the strategy of buying gift cards at a grocery store to get 6% cash back. A reader made the following comment: I’m a little surprised they let you buy gift cards and get the full rewards rate. But I guess they...

The Wide Array of Gift ...

Since I posted My New Credit Card Strategy , I’ve been asked if there really are that many gift cards available to get 6% cash back. After all, can I really charge thousands of dollars on gift cards over the course of the year? Judge for yourself. Here’s the list of the cards...

Second-Hand Shopping: H...

The strategies of extreme couponing, waiting for sales, and shopping at your local dollar store can save you money on products you need. Don’t overlook the humble second-hand store as a great way to also save a lot of money on brand name items. Effective thrift store shopping takes...

Reader Profile: LL...

The following is the latest post on my new “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will...