December, 2009
As college costs rise, loans become harder to get
When Daniel Ottalini entered the University of Maryland in 2004, his family had an array of choices to cover the cost -- cheap student loans, a second mortgage at low rates, credit cards with high limits and their own soaring investments.
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What to do with a cash windfall
The overwhelming generosity of our family and friends on our wedding day, while greatly appreciated, left me and my husband, Dave, with an enviable problem: What the heck should we do with all our cash gifts? If you're lucky enough to face a similar question -- perhaps Santa or companies that still...
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It’s More Important to Be Happy Than to Be Rich
This article is the final installment of a 14-part series that explored the core tenets of Get Rich Slowly.
Here’s the opening paragraph from my forthcoming book, Your Money: The Missing Manual. It’s the sum of everything I’ve learned during my five year journey to get rich slowly:
You don’t want to be rich — you want ...
Walking Away From The House She Can Afford
Many homeowners who are tens thousands of dollars underwater on their mortgages — meaning they owe more than the value of their homes — have decided it's just not worth it. Some, like Heather Baker, can even afford their payments, but they're walking away anyway.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Festivus to Boxing Day | Keep the Party Going!
It all starts with Festivus
In 1997, Frank Costanza told the world about Festivus. Jerry Stiller image from Wikimedia.
The next four days are the most festive of the year -- that is, they will be if you play your cards right. Starting tomorrow, there's something big to be celebrated every day, so don't restrict yourself ...
