November 5th, 2009
It is very tempting to get an offer for a new credit card with a low interest rate, but make sure to read the fine print on the application or you could find they are charging you fees that were hidden in the small print and that you are subject to rate increases that you weren’t expecting. Whenever you are ...
November 5th, 2009
Live webcast tonight: Psychology techniques + live answers to your questions
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Tonight (Thursday, 11/5), I’m doing a live webcast to show you 5 psychological techniques to change your financial behavior. You’re learn how to trick yourself to save and earn more using powerful techniques I haven’t mentioned anywhere else.
After showing you the new psychological ...
November 5th, 2009
Many financial emergencies are caused by major life events, such as a car accident. While the results of such events can be devastating, maintaining adequate insurance is one good way to protect yourself from financial ruin. In fact, for your protection and the protection of those around you, many states now require some types of insurance.
Because there are many types ...
November 4th, 2009
Prosper.com was the first big name in the person-to-person lending space. Things have been quiet recently, as they took a while getting SEC approval for their investment notes. In addition, the problems with “old” Prosper included the fact that they let just about anyone apply for a loan in the beginning, including people with horrible credit ...
November 4th, 2009

By Debbie Dragon
Welcome to the November 4, 2009 Cavalcade of Risk — the How Much Assurance Does Your Insurance Offer edition! As I was going through the submissions for this particular carnival, I noticed a large number of insurance related topics. Does that mean we’re becoming more concerned about whether we have enough (or the right types) of ...
November 4th, 2009

In general, people want to make financially responsible decisions when they go shopping. Often times, I look at two apparently identical items that priced differently. On some occasions, the difference between two products is as obvious as the price. The question is: should you buy the cheaper item or the more expensive one? Do you purchase entry level items or ...
November 4th, 2009
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November 4th, 2009
I used to wonder why my colleagues’ blogs became strangely silent when they were working on their books. Haha. I don’t wonder anymore. Writing a book is an all-consuming process that’s difficult to describe. I’m thankful I recruited April and Baker as staff writers before I began working on my own book.
Progress on Your Money: The Missing Manual actually ground ...
November 4th, 2009

Kadet: From how to fold a T-shirt to how to say hello, retail tactics you don’t know.
November 4th, 2009
Now that my book is finished, I’ve decided to embark on another big time-consuming project, but this one is a little different.
I’m a big fan of online banks. I think they’re an incredibly powerful tool for helping you with your personal savings. For a long time, I’ve wanted to talk about a slew of online banks, just to ...