Ever had a device fail? Unexplained charges on a bill? General confusion? Of course you have. And we’ve all called customer service at some time to complain/berate/get help.
But it takes two to tango— and customer service can’t do its job if you make your problem worse. Here are ways to avoid that and get what you need: Continue reading
Perhaps you’ve assumed that a “credit union” is another title for a bank. This is a big misconception. Continue reading
Can making good grades really save you money in college? Yes— but it’s important to plan your education as much as you can, and be on the lookout for “bargains”. Continue reading
When you learned how to write a resume, perhaps you were taught to list every position ever held (with precise dates), and chronicle minutiae like being the treasurer of the church choir (six years ago). Continue reading
If you dread April 15th, you’re certainly not alone— millions of stomachs churn at the threat of parting with money, or the accompanying paperwork. It’s even worse if you put it off until the last minute.
So instead of making things tougher, why not prepare for tax day today? Continue reading
Well folks, the time has come for this Solvency Shark to migrate to other waters. We’ve explored a lot of ground here— from the American Dream to international economic crises, and even how to create secure passwords. Continue reading
Turn on a radio station or daytime TV, and you can hear the catchphrases: “Low monthly payment!” “Settle your debt!” “Free consultation!” Continue reading
By now you’ve heard the commercials for identity protection services like LifeLock. Is it worth you shelling out your bucks for peace of mind? Continue reading
Folks, after months of recovery talk, everyone’s back to worrying about the Recession. Rumors are spreading about a “double dip” from lackluster growth and European debt. Turn to any news and opinion source, and you’re bound to find gloom and doom. Continue reading
At some point in school, most of us were hounded by a teacher who emphasized a concept with “you’ll need to know this later, or else!” We chalked this up to exaggeration.
It turns out that teacher was right, when it comes to math and finances. Continue reading
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