I’ve always used Microsoft Money. Why? Because it came installed on my computer back in 1997, when I started tracking my money really closely. Even since then, I’ve just continued with it. Good reason, right?
MS Money Stops Yearly Updates
I felt pretty confident with my setup until one of my fellow About.com guides, Shelley, burst my [...]

Posted October 17, 2008 in Organization by Madison | 7 Comments

It had to happen… I’ve had a pretty sweet deal come to an end. For a few years, I’ve had a Chase card that earned 5% back on gas, groceries, and drugstores. I didn’t talk about it much, since you can’t apply for it anymore, so there wasn’t much point.
I got a letter that the [...]

Posted October 16, 2008 in Credit cards by Madison | 9 Comments

There is so much going on this week! Lending Club is open again (which is great since I have $300 in my Lending Club account after winning the PF Challenge) and Prosper is entering a quiet period to add a secondary lending market.
In addition, Grocery Game notified me that chicken was at a rock-bottom [...]

Posted October 15, 2008 in Roundups by Madison | 7 Comments

Time for some reader input! Here’s a question from Jaynee. She and her husband have been doing a great job saving money for their kids. They diligently put gifts the kids receive into their savings accounts.
However, now that the balances are growing, she knows a savings account isn’t the best place for the money anymore. [...]

Posted October 14, 2008 in Kids by Madison | 8 Comments

Three months ago you worked on your Mid Year Checkup. How time flies! Another quarter later, and it’s time to prepare your finances for fall. Here’s 15 more tips to get your finances in shape:
1. File your taxes. What? Didn’t we do that back in April? Not so if you got an extension. Your return [...]

Posted October 13, 2008 in Savings by Madison | 9 Comments