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Wendy J. Cholbi is a writer who lives with her husband, a philosopher, in Boston. In addition to her work as a freelance financial writer, she works for a consulting firm.
Cholbi's straightforward and personable writing style puts a friendly face on her areas of expertise — the notoriously thorny subjects of banking, credit, loans, savings, and budgeting. Wendy's columns are both good and good for you.
Car Insurance Know-How, Part II - How to Steer Clear of Weasely Agents
Should you go corporate or not for the best deals and service when it comes to car insurance? Published July 21, 1998.
Car Insurance Know-How, Part I - How to get the best deals
How much car insurance do you really need and how much should you be paying for it? Published July 15, 1998.
Hey, That's What Money's For...
How and where we spend our money.
Published June 1998.
Applying for Credit Cards: How to Become a Smart Credit Consumer
How to read the fine print in all of those tempting come-ons you've been receiving in the mail — a little research can ensure that you're getting the best deal and not just being taken for a high-interest hayride to hell. Published June 16, 1997.
Managing Credit Cards: Russian Roulette or Common Sense?
The awesome buying power contained in a new credit card can be a powerful tool for managing your purchases and payments — or it can also be a one-way ticket to debtor purgatory. Cholbi helps you choose the right path. Published June 16, 1997.
Surviving Credit Card Problems: Real World Solutions
Got in over your head? Never fear — Wendy's here, with some time-tested techniques for breaking free of your gold and platimum shackles and getting back on the road to solvency. Published June 16, 1997.
Saving for the Future, Part One
Savings tips for those with traditional, employer-sponsored retirement plans. Published September 22, 1997.
Saving for the Future, Part Two
Do-It-Yourself Retirement Plans for freelancers, job-hoppers, and the self-employed. Published September 22, 1997.
Smart About Surcharges
Financial institutions are waging war on their customers will outrageously high baking fees — here's how you can fight back. Published October 13, 1997.
Automobiles — Buying vs. Leasing
See why our finance expert considers an auto lease to be the freeway to farvegnugen for some — and the highway to hell for others. Published November 3, 1997.
Real Estate — Buying vs. Renting
Wendy makes such a strong argument for purchasing a home that renters may develop a case of "equity envy." Published November 3, 1997.
The Tripod Guide to Borrowing
Been considering taking out a loan? Read this three-part series first and learn everything you ned to know before signing on the dotted line. Published November 24, 1997.
New Year's Financial Resolutions
Wendy Cholbi has some New Year's resolutions for you to live by so that things don't get out of hand next time around. Published December 22, 1997.
The Ins and Outs of Electronic Commerce, part 1
Electronic commerce is nothing to be afraid of. This two-part series covers the basics of electronic commerce, and its risks and rewards. Published May 12, 1998.
The Ins and Outs of Electronic Commerce, part 2
Get the scoop on electronic cash for the Internet. Published May 26, 1998.
Web Filter: Uprising on Wall Street
Thanks to you, the stock market's old-boy network is dying. Published May 19, 1998.
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