Dining out is one of the great pleasures in life. Fine food, great drinks, a meal with friends and the next thing you know you’re loosening your belt. But with a troubled economy everyone is tightening their belts. You can still enjoy dining out, even on a budget. Do you know the best days and […]

I’ll admit right away — I miss college. I miss the friends, the freedom, and especially the parties. What I don’t miss is all that credit card debt that once accumulated! I’m smart enough to stay away from those “free” t-shirt deals now, but it took me a while to get a good game plan […]

By Sharon Harvey Rosenberg One former smoker saved “hundreds of dollars” in just a few months by going tobacco-free, according to the folks at Consumer Credit Counseling Service. At the other extreme, a friend of mine has paid more than $500 so far this year in bounced check fees created by poor planning and other […]