Many of you with an interest in personal finance have probably explored various budgeting strategies and tools that can help make the task a bit easier.
One popular program is You Need A Budget (YNAB), a tool that promises simple, easy-to-use software and a money management methodology.
I recently took a look at YNAB Pro [...]

Posted June 22, 2009 in Budgeting by Kate | 5 Comments

What is your favorite cash back program? That’s what a reader, Howard, wants to know. He brings up a great point:
I’m sure mathematically, it might make sense to pick the optimal program every time. For those of us who don’t wish to keep track of so many, do you recommend one over the others?
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Posted June 19, 2009 in Savings by Madison | 3 Comments

We’re switching from DirecTV back to Charter cable. My husband does an annual review of our TV, internet, and phone services to make sure we’re getting the best rates.
It seems like every time we check, the other service is offering an incentive that’s lower than our current bill. After a year, they always seem [...]

Posted June 18, 2009 in Roundups by Madison | 11 Comments

What do newborn babies need? What should you put on a shopping list for a newborn baby? What should you register for?
Some friends of ours are having a their first baby. They are registering soon and were looking for advice on things you couldn’t live without. She asks:
“What should I definitely register [...]

Posted June 17, 2009 in Kids by Madison | 6 Comments

Photography: Numbers in Transport by James Cridland
My boys have been busy working on letters and numbers recently, so I thought it would be fun to follow up Personal Finance A to Z with an expanded money by the numbers and my favorite find in each.
Personal Finance: By the Numbers
1 Reason Not to Store Money [...]

Posted June 15, 2009 in Savings by Madison | Comments?