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Men’s Health: Credit Cards for College Grads

In my latest Ask the Men’s Health Money Coach article, I discuss CardRatings.com’s list of the best cards for college graduates.

New York Daily News: Saving

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I offer some easy ways to cut out excess spending.

New York Daily News: Mistreated by a Company

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I offer some tips on what to do if you feel you’ve been wronged as a consumer.

American Express OPEN Forum: Business Expenses

In my latest American Express OPEN Forum article, I discuss five ways to trim your business expenses and boost efficiency.

wowOwow: The Housing Market

Check out my new wowOwow post here – in it, I tell you why women are driving the real estate market and what you need to know if you’re thinking about jumping in the game this spring.

Men’s Health: College Loans

In my latest Ask the Men’s Health Money Coach article, I tell you what you need to know to save money on your college loans.

New York Daily News: Hidden Fees for Travelers

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I give a rundown of what fees you need to look out for – and where you can save.

Help Me, WalletPop!: My Verizon Incredible Keeps Breaking

In this week’s WalletPop Consumer Ally, I helped get a discount on a replacement phone from Verizon.

New York Daily News: Home Buying

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I discuss why it’s a great time to buy a home and how you can minimize closing costs.

Help Me, WalletPop!: Fox Rent A Car Won’t Refund My Deposit

In this week’s WalletPop Consumer Ally, I looked into an un-refunded deposit from Fox Rent A Car.

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Not YOUR Parents' Money Book

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Money 911

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Pay It Down

In this updated edition, I give you up-to-date strategies to help you get out of debt within three years.