What's the Worst Kind of Debt?

Here's a list of the pros and cons of various forms of debt.  We would argue that some debit, such as credit card debt, is worse than others.  This article takes a more middle-of-the-road approach. 

RSVPing "No"

43% of Americans say they've declined attending a wedding because of expenses.  We have and I think some brides are still angry with us.  If you can't afford it, you can't afford it.  43% seems a little low, too. 

The Debt Ceiling Discussion in Pictures

CNNMoney has, essentially, put together a PowerPoint describing the issue with the debt ceiling. 

2013 Shipping Wars Are Starting

Maybe you should avoid the malls altogether this holiday season.  We stay away from all malls from mid-November through mid-January.  It's not that hard, actually, and avoids a lot of stress.

Yes, You Can Share Too Much

We don't know why one would share their credit score on Facebook, but apparently some people need to be told don't share everything in Facebook.

5 Quick Money Saving Tips

Five quick money saving tips from which we can all benefit. 

Are You Getting Your Moneys Worth with a Housekeeper?

It's hard to put a value on not having to spend our rare free time cleaning, but here are 10 things to consider.

Is This Anyway to Run a Country?

No, but when was the last time a politician cared more about doing what's right for the country rather than winning an election?

What Government Shutdown?

The stock market closed in the green today, though it was down for the week.  Apparently the market sees all the political theater as just that. 

A Weekend of Wine Without Napa Prices

If you want a relaxing, wine-centered vacation, you don't have to go to Napa.  If you're within driving distances of any of these places, all the better/cheaper. 

Banks + College = Problems

As we mentioned before, students need to be cautious about the financial services being offered by banks through their college.  These relationships seem to be more profitable for the banks sitting on huge piles of cash and colleges sitting on huge endowments than for the student signing up for a life of debt and student loans.

Good Shopping Advice

Jean Chatzky provides good, seasonal shopping advice.  Prepare and mitigate the holiday shopping overindulgence. 

Unemployment by Country

There are interesting charts coming out today in the absence of a jobs report.  CNN compares unemployment by country.  Of course, this doesn't take into account the underemployed or those who have stopped looking.  This fuzzy math isn't unique to the U.S. Government, though.

Football and Beer

If you're lucky enough to afford/have tickets to an NFL game this season, "save money" and drink a lot of beer.

Media Estimate Jobs Report Figures

Without an official jobs report, media outlets are reporting their own calculations.  24/7 Wall St. reports a 142,000 gain last month.  CNBC Squawk Box calculates a 158,000 gain.  Let's hope Congress' circus doesn't through a wrench in this.

Innovation for Car Fuel

Natural gas is cheap.  Several companies are researching how they can bring it to your garage.  This could cut your weekly auto expenses in the near future.   

If Suze Says It's a Crisis, It's a Crisis

Suze Orman draws attention to the student loan bubble.  We agree one of the biggest problems with student loan debt is the lack of education the students have about what they're going into.  Some, however, see that has a perk.

Texas Man Becomes World's First Trillionaire

Bank error creates world's first trillionaire.  Trillionaire thinks about his country first.   

Eating Healthy On a Budget

Tips for eating healthy, seasonal food and not ruining your budget.

Good Advice for Your College Student

Here are six money tips to help your college student get through school and start preparing for the real world.  We particularly like number 6, but stress that they need to be sure not to abuse the credit card.  This will help them when they're finally in the market for a home or a car.