The following is a sampling of my recently published articles
2011
“The Best Way to Cash in Credit-Card Rewards Points,” Real Simple, Dec 2011
“Avoid Overspending During the Holidays,” Family Circle, December 2011
“How Should I Invest my Windfall for Retirement?” MONEY, November 2011
“WTF Working Mom Moments,” Redbook, November 2011
“Do We Have to Pay Taxes on Savings Bond Interest?” MONEY, November 2011
“Three Ways to Cut Financial Stress,” MONEY, November 2011
“How Can I Decide if It Makes Sense to Retire After a Layoff?” MONEY, Oct 2011
“Does Having a Card Loan Affect Our Mortgage Prospects?” MONEY, Oct 2011
“Single Dad Needs Financial Help,” MONEY, September 2011
“Saddled with Two Mortgages,” Bundle.com, May 2011
“The Hard Truth About Living with Student Loan Debt,” Bundle.com, Apr 2011
“Living Without a Net,” Bundle.com, April 2011
“11 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare,” Healthline.com, March 2011
“10 Money-Saving Ways to Go Green,” Bundle.com, March 2011
“Can We Retire at Age 60?” MONEY, March 2011
“After Unemployment Runs Out,” Bundle.com, March 2011
“Pay down Massive Debt in a Hurry,” Bundle.com, February 2011
“Making Sense of Your Health Insurance Options,” Healthline.com, Feb 2011
“How to Be More Creative,” Women’s Health, February 2011
“Start Your Biz for Under $150. Really.” More, February 2011
“Seven Secrets of Living Without Credit Cards,” Bundle.com, February 2011
“The 51 Fastest Fat Burners,” Health, January/February 2011
“Financial Willpower–Three Ways to Find It,” Bundle.com, January 2011
“Are Prepaid Cards Right for Your Kid?” MONEY, January 2011
“Your 20 Best Money Moves This Year,” Bundle.com, January 2011
“Saving for College and Retirement,” WellsFargo.com
“Getting Back on My Feet,” WellsFargo.com
“Couples and Retirement Planning,” WellsFargo.com
“Divorce and My Financial Future,” WellsFargo.com
“Rolling Over My 401(k),” WellsFargo.com
Do One Thing series, Bundle.com
“Unsubscribe from Everything,” July 2011
“Open a Dependent Care FSA,” June 2011
“Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage,” June 2011
“Manage Your Passwords,” June 2011
“Research a Stock,” May 2011
“File a Home Insurance Claim,” May 2011
“File an Auto Insurance Claim,” May 2011
“Change Your Name After Marriage,” May 2011
“Buy an Umbrella Liability Policy,” April 2011
“Buy Disability Insurance,” April 2011
“Apply for Private Student Loans,” April 2011
“Apply for Federal College Loans,” April 2011
“Save on Individual Health Insurance,” March 2011
“Lease a Car,” March 2011
“Make a Power of Attorney,” March 2011
“Make a Living Will,” March 2011
“Get Individual Health Insurance,” February 2011
“Hire a Mover,” February 2011
“Consolidate Your Debt Via Credit Counseling,” February 2011
“Get a Loan to Pay Off Your Credit Cards,” February 2011
“Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt onto One Card,” January 2011
“Recycle your cell phones and electronics,” January 2011
“Get a passport for your child,” January 2011
“Choose investments for your 401(k),” January 2011
“Sue in small claims court,” January 2011
2010
“Online Privacy Predators,” Women’s Health, December 2010
“Where Your Money Went in 2010,” Bundle.com, December 2010
“How to Ask for Cash Without Looking Like a Jerk,” Bundle.com, December 2010
“Work a Salary Calculator Like a Pro,” Bundle.com, December 2010
“7 Things You Should Borrow Instead of Buy,” Bundle.com, November 2010
“Getting Paid to Live Abroad,” Bundle.com, November 2010
“How to Tell if a Home is Fairly Priced,” MONEY, October 2010
“Can You Really Afford that Second Child?” Bundle.com, Oct 2010
“Is 26 the New 18? Reconsidering When Adulthood Begins,” Bundle.com, October 2010
“Pay for Eight Years of College on One Salary,” MONEY, October 2010
“How to Get Free Stuff and Avoid Scams,” Family Circle, September 2010
“Tips for Dealing with Three Major Financial Crises,” Woman’s Day, September 2010
“Are You and Your Spouse Lying to Each Other About Money?” Bundle.com, Sept 2010
“Four Ways to Cut Winter Energy Bills,” MONEY, September 2010
“Slim at Any Age,” Health, September 2010
“Six Strategies for a Successful Second Act,” More.com, August 2010
“Money Makeover: Married Couple, Separate Finances,” MONEY, July 2010
“Get Your Summer’s Worth,” Self, June 2010
“Money Makeover: Get Protection with Disability Insurance,” MONEY, June 2010
“I owe $100,000 in student loans,” Bundle.com, June 2010
“Never Pay Retail Again,” Lemondrop.com, June 2010
“Spent: How I Overcame My Shopping Addiction,” Lemondrop.com, May 2010
“Money Makeover: Fix Our Mix,” MONEY, April 2010
“72 and Still Working: How to Retire?” MONEY, April 2010
“6 Ways to Get a Bigger Tax Refund,” Family Circle, April 2010
“Inside my $800 bottled water habit,” Bundle.com, April 2010
“Can I Afford This Condo?” Lemondrop.com, April 2010
“My Credit Score is in Shreds—Help!” Lemondrop.com, April 2010
“How a $17,000 repair bill changed everything,” Bundle.com, March 2010
“My Biggest Splurge: I Spent $8,500 on a Boob Job,” Lemondrop.com, March 2010
“Best Way to Save on Your Tax Return,” MoneyWatch.com, March 2010
“Help, I have $122,000 in Student Loans,” Lemondrop.com, March 2010
“I Had $14,000 in Credit Card Debt. Now What Do I Do!?” Lemondrop.com, March 2010
“Does Love Make You Richer?” MoneyWatch.com, February 2010
“I’m fixing up our fixer upper,” Bundle.com, February 2010
“Women, Men & Money–How It Can Muck Up True Love,” Lemondrop.com, Feb 2010
“Driven to Distraction,” Women’s Health, March 2010
“I’m Spending $1,000 on a Purse. Don’t Judge Me.” Bundle.com, January 2010
“My dog needed eye surgery. Twice.” Bundle.com, January 2010
“A Seasonal Guide to Home Maintenance,” MONEY, January/February 2010
“I have nothing saved for retirement.” Bundle.com, January 2010
“Blindsided by a $3,000 tax bill,” Bundle.com, January 2010
“Is It Ever Okay to Ask a Coworker What She Makes?” More.com, January 2010
Do One Thing series, Bundle.com:
“Get an employee identification number,” December 2010
“Open a SEP IRA,” December 2010
“Put your student loans into forbearance,” December 2010
“Write off your home office,” December 2010
“Open a flexible spending account,” November 2010
“Make a will,” November 2010
“Never pay another late fee,” November 2010
“Open a home equity line of credit,” November 2010
“Dispute an error on your credit report,” November 2010
“Itemize on your taxes,” November 2010
“Find a tax preparer,” October 2010
“Open a joint checking account,” October 2010
“Make a 529 plan contribution,” October 2010
“Make an IRA contribution,” October 2010
“Open a traditional IRA,” October 2010
“Choose a 529 plan,” September 2010
“Open a 529 plan,” September 2010
“Rebalance your 401(k),” September 2010
“Start investing in your 401(k),” September 2010
“Find a financial planner,” September 2010
“Lower your cable bill,” September 2010
“Get life insurance,” September 2010
“Get cheaper car insurance,” September 2010
Get cheaper homeowners insurance,” September 2010
“Appeal a health insurance claim denial,” August 2010
“Lower your wireless bill,” August 2010
“Consolidate your student loans,” August 2010
“Pay less in ATM fees,” August 2010
“Check your bank’s fees,” August 2010
“Roll over your 401(k),” August 2010
“Get a lower interest rate on your credit card,” August 2010
“Take a home inventory,” July 2010
“Get a better rate on your savings,” July 2010
“Choose your beneficiaries,” July 2010
“Check your credit report (and score),” July 2010
“Donate to charity,” July 2010
“Buy renter’s insurance,” July 2010
“Choose investments for your IRA,” June 2010
“Start an emergency fund,” June 2010
“Open a Roth IRA,” June 2010
“Decide where to open your IRA,” June 2010
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