Q: What do Walt Disney and credit reports have in common?
A: Both of them may be frozen! One hidden under “The Pirates of the Caribbean,”” and the other with each of the top credit reporting agencies.
OK, Walt Disney probably isn’t frozen, but did you know you can protect yourself from identity theft by freezing your [...]
I used to think that unemployment benefits weren’t for someone like me – someone who voluntarily left a full-time job to move across the country for a significant other’s graduate school. I hadn’t been laid off, so I figured I was ineligible. My mistake.
The Department of Labor reported last week that new unemployment insurance claims [...]
Make no mistake: Borrowing from friends and family is tricky business.
At first glance it seems like the perfect situation: They love you. They’re more likely to sympathize with your need than a bank; and you’ll definitely pay the money back.
But imagine a trip to the mailbox. You mindlessly open the door and pull out a [...]
One of the first realities that you will face as a young professional entering the work force is the wall of paperwork associated with starting a new job. And if you are among the majority, you won’t know the first thing about how to fill out these documents, many of which will determine your financial [...]
Have you been gathering up courage, toes at the water’s edge, to dive into the rough waters of stock market investing?
Or maybe you have to giggle when your bank savings account shows a monthly interest payment that’s less than your monthly allowance as a kid.
On the other hand maybe you need a loan but don’t [...]
This is a guest post from financial expert Manisha Thakor. Manisha is a rising voice in the area of women & money. If you want to get inspired about money management, make sure to visit Manisha’s website where you can sign up for her “Manisha’s Money Musings” blog. She welcomes reader questions, so don’t hesitate [...]
You’ve heard it said that having a baby is “the most natural thing in the world,” but I feel strongly the most natural thing in the world should be free, like sunshine or a light breeze. Both are delightfully natural, both are free.
As it turns out, the only thing free about bringing a little one [...]
This is a guest post from financial expert Manisha Thakor. Manisha is a rising voice in the area of women & money. If you want to get inspired about money management, make sure to visit Manisha’s website where you can sign up for her “Manisha’s Money Musings” blog. She welcomes reader questions, so don’t hesitate [...]
I have a small child. My husband and I are astounded by how quickly he grows…algae. Yeah, my kid is a little turtle named Duck Puppet. I know this sounds sick, but we got him because he was super cute and tiny, and based on friends’ stories about his short-lived cousins we didn’t think expect [...]
It might be hard to think back on that very first credit card you got. For many, that was where our credit histories began – but what, exactly, does the perfect credit card look like?
Whether you are a novice or long-time credit-card user, it helps to understand the fine print and shop with some regulations.
First [...]
This post was written by Stephanie Cuellar Butler, Contributing Writer on October 30, 2009 
