by Teri Cettina | Feb 22, 2016 | Money Stress, Taxes
Two years at about this time, I got this dreaded call from my tax preparer: “Someone has already filed a fraudulent tax return using your Social Security number. I can’t e-file your return,” he told me. Within a few weeks, dozens of my friends were in the same boat....
by Teri Cettina | Nov 25, 2014 | Consumerism
Our household has had a lot of good luck lately getting warranties to pay off. You know, those little cards included with your electronics, household item, or appliance that say, “If this gizmo fails within x months, we’ll replace it free of charge.” My new mantra:...
by Teri Cettina | Jul 3, 2013 | Money Stress
One of the first things financial planners suggest we do with our money—once we’re beyond the basics of getting our regular bills paid–is set some solid goals. For instance, is one of your goals to save up for a down payment on a house? Invest enough for a...
by Teri Cettina | Jun 20, 2013 | Frugality, Minimalism, Money Stress
It’s such an easy thing to do, especially when you’re feeling uncomfortable about your own money life. You look at a coworker who dresses snappily and talks about his second home and think: Why don’t I have all that? Is he making a lot more money than I am? Or you see...
by Teri Cettina | Jun 12, 2013 | Apps & Tech, Frugality, Minimalism
Who doesn’t? They’re hip, sleek and full of fun apps. And Apple has done a great job of convincing us that they’re better, easier, faster than most smartphones on the market. But truthfully, I don’t actually need an iPhone. Of course, that hasn’t stopped me from...
