When Is the Best Time to Buy Furniture?
Shopping for furniture that suits both your style and budget is a tough, but not impossible, task. If you make your purchase at particular periods of the year when sales abound,…
Stephen Layton
Stephen is a former personal finance writer for NerdWallet. His work has been featured by USA Today and MarketWatch.
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Tune in to Learn How to Watch TV Without Cable
With internet streaming services, you now have an array of options for watching TV without cable, in addition to some old-fashioned ways to watch. Some of these methods are free…
‘Ballers’ Doesn’t Fumble When It Comes to Money Matters
HBO’s “Ballers” follows the network’s tried-and-true prestige drama format — it’s a soap opera, but with enough razzle-dazzle so it doesn’t feel like one. And razzle-dazzle isn’t hard to come…
Rethinking the Classic Wedding Cake
We all know you can’t have your cake and eat it, too — but who says you even need a cake in the first place? Dessert at your wedding is…
No, You Can’t Just Be a Bartender
If you spend time trawling through those “How to Make Extra Cash … Quick!” articles, you’ll inevitably find this bit of wisdom: “Just head down to your local watering hole…
5 Money Moves From Terrell Owens
Legendary NFL receiver Terrell Owens knows a thing or two about money: the opportunities it can bring and the mistakes you can make with it. Since retiring from the NFL,…
Bill Negotiation: Get a Better Deal on Cable, Internet and More
With a bit of research, interpersonal finesse and tenacity, you can negotiate with the dreaded cable company — and many other service providers — to nab a lower rate. Here are some pointers and…
Cheap Engagement Rings: At Least 5 Alternatives to Diamonds
You’re getting hitched. And according to tradition, that ancient wisdom everyone decided on without your input, you’ll need a ring. And that ring’s gotta have a big, honkin’ diamond on…
Best Tablet Plans
What’s commonly called a “tablet plan” is better described as a “data-only plan.” These plans provide a wireless internet connection via cell network to any capable device, including tablets and wireless hot spots.…
How to Ask for a Raise
Asking for a raise can be anxiety-inducing, but that one conversation can also mean having more money left over at the end of the month. We asked Robin L. Pinkley, co-author of…
