Monthly Archives: September 2012

Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. have little or no credit rating on file with the Experian, Equifax and TransUnion bureaus, making it difficult - and even impossible - for companies to approve their applications when it comes time to lease an apartment or buy a car or even a home. Until now, these [...]

The basic rule of budgeting is to save, save, save. Cut back where you can and look for bargains. But, sometimes, you can save money by spending more. Here are few areas to avoid being penny wise and pound foolish. Preventative Health Spending money on preventative health measures will always provide a return on investment. [...]

It’s the time of year that many runners commit to fall marathons and begin their 16 to 20 week training period. Any runner knows that a marathon requires long-term planning - you can’t just show up on race day, put your toe on the line and expect to reach the goal without any pain. It’s [...]

I finally managed to ditch my apartment this past weekend after two weeks of rainy weather. Rejuvenated by my escape into the sunshine, I subsequently spent the entire weekend outdoors on less than $20 - talk about budget friendly. How did I spend two whole days out and about in the city on less than [...]