Q: This time of year can get expensive, so I’d love to pad my pockets with some extra cash. What are some side hustles I can do during the holiday season? A: The holiday season can take a toll on anyone’s budget. …

Out of cash before the end of the month? A payday loan can help! Just fill out the quick and easy application and the money you’ll receive in your next paycheck can be yours without the wait–with a moderate interest …

It’s the season to give thanks—and to be horrified by your credit card bill. Along with the costs of food, decor and travel, there are so many other expenses to cover for Thanksgiving. But with a little planning and creativity, …

Q: I’m looking for a way to consolidate my debt, and I’m worried about scams from illegitimate debt consolidation companies. How can I determine if a debt consolidation service is legitimate? A: In these scams, an alleged debt consolidation service will reach …

You’ve got a phone call, and there’s a helpful representative on the line. He wants to sell you a fabulous product you haven’t known you’ve been missing: an extended warranty on your car. Don’t sign up for anything just yet! …

Getting around doesn’t come cheap these days. When you borrow money to purchase a car, you’ll be handed a set of keys — and a sizable monthly payment. It might have you wondering what the components of this payment are …

There are so many household appliances you use on a regular basis, you might even be surprised if you were to count them all. From refrigerators to dishwashers to coffee makers and mini smiley face pancake makers – the list …

Q: Money is tight, so the thought of shopping for Halloween costumes and the party I’ll be hosting are scaring me silly. Is there any way I can save on Halloween costs, or am I doomed to send my budget down …

Unless you’re a mechanic yourself or a self-professed expert on cars, you likely don’t know that much about the inner workings of your car. This can make you vulnerable to falling for an auto repair scam, which can be challenging …

Children enrich our lives in so many ways, but they sure don’t come cheap! Every parent knows that expenses related to child-rearing and caring start the moment the pregnancy test comes back positive (if not sooner) — and that they …

Q: I’d love to make my college dorm room look like home, but I’m on a tight budget. Is there any way I can have both my dream dorm room and my budget, too? A: Yes, furnishing your college dorm room to …

While most people think about wills when they think about estate planning, a will is only one part of establishing a plan for your estate. A will is a contract between you and your heirs that is enforced by the …