Flash Forward’s Mark Benford has enough on his plate without spending time worrying about pinching pennies. But does this father and recovering alcoholic make enough money to support a pricey West Coast lifestyle?
Flash Forward’s Mark Benford
5 Tips to Increase Your Credit Score
Once your finances are in order, you can begin increasing your credit score by using your debt and credit cards wisely.
FICO Reveals Penalties…Sort Of
FICO has finally revealed information on how they calculate penalties…sort of. For years, people have wondered exactly how FICO figures out scores.
Can Bella Swan and Her Parents Make Ends Meet?
Though the Twilight series reads as a cross between fiction and fantasy, is the financial situation Bella and the Swans face a reality?
Research is Key to Finding the Right Gift Card
Gift cards may be convenient, but their fine print is important. Before buying a gift card, it is important to research the fees and the policies each carries.
The Carnival of Personal Finance #229
The Centsible Life talks candy with a post-Halloween edition of the week’s best personal finance blogs
SpongeBob: Does He Really Wear the Pants?
Can a fry cook (who’s secretly married to a squirrel) actually make enough to own a house and run it alone?
Fictional Finances: Michael Westen of “Burn Notice”
Living in Miami can be expensive, especially if you’ve been burned. Just ask Michael Westen, a disgraced spy living in Miami and trapped there by his Burn Notice.
Fictional Finances: Sookie Stackhouse of “True Blood”
With vampires, telepaths, maenads and other mystical creatures abounding, Sookie has better things to worry about than her credit report
Bad Times for Elite Credit Cards
With consumer spending at record lows and fewer credit card purchases, elite credit card programs are feeling the pinch. Here’s a close look at some exclusive credit cards that are struggling — or dying — during these turbulent economic times.
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