Stop Giving Your Kids Allowances

My daughter wants to get some extra cash, but I have no intention of giving it to her for free. And you shouldn't either.

Real Housewives of the Recession

I'll admit it. I watch "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." While I am constantly entertained, there is one aspect of the show that makes my skin crawl more than Kim's wigs ... it's the BLING!

The Four Agreements (of Foreclosure)

I recently read "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz, and have found multiple ways to apply his simple principles in my life. Here's how I interpret them when it comes to money.

You CAN Lower Your Rent!

It's highly likely that in recent months, the value of your apartment has gone down. Here is what you need to do to get your landlord to lower your rent.

Are Time-Shares a Rip-Off?

Over the years, I have sat through multiple time-share presentations and happily walked out of them without spending a dime. Last year, however, I shocked myself and decided to purchase one while on vacation with my daughter.

You're Paying Too Much for Property Taxes

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: The real estate market has gone down.

Your Child Is Not a Paycheck

We've all heard about the "deadbeat dads" who deserve every bit of the bad rap they get, so this week I decided to take a closer look at how child support guidelines are determined, where the flaws are, and whether or not they are fair. Here's what you need to know.

Summer on a Budget

Memorial Day has marked the beginning of summer, and the recession (the so-called "R-word," as I like to put it) hasn't quite passed. With the end of school just around the corner, I spent some time brainstorming great ways to have fun this summer on a reduced budget. Here are my tips for cheap date nights, fun with the family, and summer vacations without spending a lot of money.

Prenups Are So Passe . . . Meet the Postnup

Sooooo ... what if you should have gotten a prenup but ... you're already married?

Should You Be Afraid of a Prenup?

With wedding season quickly approaching and new high-profile divorces every other day, I thought it was high time we discuss prenuptial agreements in the momlogic forum. This week, I consulted with a very prominent family law attorney in Beverly Hills to help me answer the question: Should we be afraid of prenups?

Do You Have a Secret Bank Account?

Late last week, a woman filed a lawsuit against Chase Manhattan Bank for contacting her husband regarding a bank account that she had kept secret from him ... a bank account that contained approximately $800,000 obtained prior to their marriage.

Your Name Could Affect Your Job

After graduating from college, I began to realize my friends were getting hired and my phone wasn't ringing. I asked a friend who worked in Human Resources to review my resume and help me figure out what the problem was. She quickly glanced over it and said, "It's perfect. You should use your middle name instead of your first name though."

The Price You Pay If You Don't File Today!

Nobody likes to do their taxes. Well ... I guess tax accountants and those of us expecting refunds actually enjoy doing taxes but the rest of us look forward to our taxes just about as much as our dental appointments. Keep this information in mind before letting today's deadline pass you by.

Negotiation 101: EVERYTHING is Negotiable!

I've spent the last week or so learning everything I never really wanted to know about all that is wrong with my freshly paid-off car. Fortunately, by the time it was all over. I was able to save about 40% off my original estimate!

The Price of Procrastination

What the Heck is a Ponzi Scheme?

In the simplest of terms, a so-called Ponzi scheme is elaborate, high stakes system of robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Want More Money? Create a New Comfort Zone

Are you too comfortable with not being able to afford your expenses and increasing your debt? Financial Danielle Hoston says the true test of your ability to grow relies solely on your ability to withstand the discomfort until you create a new -- and hopefully better -- comfort zone.

Unemployed? How to Survive