Bills are the bad guy–your ultimate nemesis. At the least, they’re like those annoying second-cousins at family functions you’ve labeled as  “Hoverer” and “Close-talker.” The point is, they’re always there. No escaping. You’re tied to them. Because of this inescapable connection, we often let bills consume our thoughts, and—even more valuable—our precious time. We trudge through…

Bank fees, software, tax preparation: if you aren’t careful, your money can wind up costing you a pretty penny. I’m of the opinion that in most cases, you really shouldn’t have to pay to manage your own money. As long as you’re an individual (as opposed to a business), I can’t see the point of…

Chances are at least one of your New Year’s resolutions had to do with money. So how are you doing on your budget? I can’t count the number the times I’ve created budgets only to throw in the towel and decide that they just don’t work. Usually my frustration is due to any of the…

Food prices are on the rise again. After the relative stability of the last ten years, this past November (latest finalized data analysis I could find) packaged food makers began increasing prices last year to cover the rising cost of raw ingredients. Specific examples include: Oscar Mayer lunch meats Capri Sun juice pouches Wheat Thin crackers Fig Newtons Jolly Ranchers Twislers Natures Own breads Sunbeam…

Because I’m dead center of trying to figure out my own personal financial Rubik’s Cube, and because I’ve been listening every day to the Financial Aid Podcast, I’ve had finance hacks on the brain. Besides, Graeme wanted me to talk about them, too. So, here goes 7 tips…