My grandmother still uses good old-fashioned paper and pencil to manage her money. I rely on a software package. Other options include web applications, spread sheets and a few other money management options. But how do you decide between all the options? How do you know which one is best for your situation?
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Yesterday, I made a purchase that I’ve been considering for about a month. I bought a new pair of shoes. These aren’t just any shoes, either. We’re talking about the most expensive pair of shoes I’ve ever bought.
I paid $85 for my new footwear. I realize that doesn’t sound like that much for shoes to [...]

One of the most prevalent scams in the internet is the infamous Nigerian Scam. But what is it, and how do you know it when you see it?

While most personal finance gurus suggest cutting back on your spending to make your paycheck go farther, you may reach a point where your paycheck just won’t stretch any more. That doesn’t mean that you’ve reached a personal finance dead end, though. It just meants that it’s time for a new strategy. Rather than trying [...]

With the recent collapse of Indymac Bank, the second largest bank failure in U.S. history, people are starting to pay more attention to the FDIC and what it does. Find out how to protect your money if your bank fails.

It’s always nice to get a little cash. Maybe you got a bonus at work, maybe Grandma sent you a birthday present or maybe you won the lottery. Once you’ve got the money in your hands, though, you have to decide just what you’ll do with your windfall. I’d suggest sending it my way, but [...]