"What do you think of Kid President?" I hope he becomes the next Steve Colbert.

I watched a news segment on 911 dispatchers about 2 years ago after someone died when the dispatcher didn't send the required help.  The segment revealed that depending on where you live, a 911 dispatcher could be no more competent than a fish when answering the phone.  While some dispatchers show a clear understanding...more

Dear Susan, I'm 28 and I'm in a similar situation (no credit card debt but I have 4x my annual salary in student loan debt).  One thing that is helping me: a budget.  I account for every dollar (even what I pay Uncle Sam, medicare and social security).  A budget will help you see where every dollar goes.  Also, I'm par...more

Um, I don't know what state you're from, but in most states cyclists are allowed to share the road with motor vehicle drivers.

"Until then, the problem is everyone." I agree with that statement. However, until the economy has made an obvious improvement, both restaurant customers and restaurateurs are going to be unhappy. A customer with little to no money won't go to a restaurant, and a restaurateur making little to no profit, can't afford to...more

I'm relieved that the man was awarded $8,000.00 instead of charged $8,000.00.

I am a millenial and the reasons I stopped eating at McDonalds's and other fast food restaurants like it are these: 1.) I used to work there in high school.  I know first-hand how both employees and customers are treated. 2.) Quality of food.  If I'm starving I'll eat at a fast food restaurant, but if there is a groc...more

"Do you talk to your kids about money and credit? If so, please share your approach."   I don't have kids, but I wish my parents talked to me about money and credit before I got my first job, and again before I went to college.   I'm out of credit card debt now ( I don't even have a credit card in my name anymore)....more

Saving and paying with cash is one option.