Today is supposed to be the most romantic day of the year. But truth be told, a crappy economy can be a big romance killer. In fact, money in general is one of the leading causes of family disagreements—and divorces. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Want to give your honey the best… Read More »
I watched madness break out at a department store the other day. Shoppers crowded the Valentine’s Day sale aisle, frantically snatching up items like pink and purple plastic dishes with kissy lips on them and T-shirts printed with candy hearts. I just tried to stay out of the way. Surely most of the stuff these women bought… Read More »
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, people tend to fall into two camps. On the one side, you’ve got your traditionalists, who always have Feb. 14 dinner reservations—or at least exchange gifts. Then you’ve got your non-believers—people who write off V-day as just another holiday invented by Hallmark, ala Mother’s Day and Grandparent’s Day. I… Read More »
As Americans, it seems we’re always on the lookout for a miracle. Miracle cures, miracle diets, miracle debt relief. Turn on the TV or flip through nearly any magazine and you’ll see what I’m talking about—ads for a dating website that will hook you up with your dream guy in a month (or you’ll get… Read More »
I had to chuckle at my bank this week. They called twice to offer me a new low-APR platinum credit card. Like I’m going to open another account right now when I’m struggling to pay off the few I already have? I could barely conceal my laughter from the sales rep. Credit card companies are scrambling… Read More »