Wendy J. Cholbi: Car Insurance Know-How, Part II
How to Steer Clear of Weasely Agents: The second in a two-part series on finding the right car insurance. Published July 21, 1997.
Wendy J. Cholbi: Car Insurance How-To, Part I
How to Get the Best Deal: The first of a two-part series on finding the right car insurance. Published July 14, 1997.
Harrry Goldstein: Financial Conspiracies
Harry Goldstein takes a good hard look at where all his money is really going, and uncovers a network of insidious institutions that have been involved in a conspiracy to increase his money problems. Published October 13, 1997.
Wendy J. Cholbi: Credit Smarts
A three-part primer on how to be a smart credit consumer, covering everything from applying for cards to managing monthly payments to getting out of credit trouble — there's even a way cool interactive credit survey. Published June 16, 1997.
Wendy J. Cholbi: 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.
Wendy J. Cholbi: 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.
Wendy J. Cholbi: 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.
Wendy J. Cholbi: 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.
Wendy J. Cholbi: 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.
Wendy J. Cholbi: 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.
Wendy J. Cholbi: 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 by Wendy J. Cholbi
Thanks to you, the stock market's old-boy network is dying. Published May 19, 1998.
Web Filter: That's What Money's For by Wendy J. Cholbi
Only you know what's worth spending your money on. Published June 9, 1998.
Beth Kobliner: Tips on Buying Life Insurance
How much should you buy? How much should you spend? Do you really need it at all? Published March 17, 1997.
Beth Kobliner: How to Clean Up Your Credit Report
Take action before nasty marks foul up your "permanent record." Published May 26, 1997.
Beth Kobliner: Paying Off Your Credit Card Debt
Why it's better than money in the bank and one of the best investments you can ever make. Published September 30, 1996.
Beth Kobliner: How to Start Digging Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt
The beginning steps for refinancing your debt and restructuring your credit future. Published October 28, 1996.
Beth Kobliner: Not All Debt is Created Equal
Learning to prioritize your debt and payments can save you big bucks over the long haul. Published November 25, 1996.
Beth Kobliner: Avoid the Tax Man with a 401(k) Plan
Find out how a retirement account can be the wise investment of a lifetime — for today and for the future. Published January 27, 1997.
Beth Kobliner: How To Get The Best Mortgage Deal
Shopping for a home loan is good business. Published February 17, 1997.
Beth Kobliner: "Money In The Bank" is Overrated
Beth says there are good reasons not to get carried away saving! Published April 28, 1997.
Ken Kurson: Understanding IPOs: Why Public Offerings are Not So Public
You may be amazed to learn how clubby and exclusive most IPOs really are. Test your IPO IQ with our fun quiz — then bone up with KK's informative column. Published July 21, 1997.
Ken Kurson: Know Your Stock Options
Never mind the hype or the promise of fast riches when that low-paying start-up goes public — Mr. Kenny says that stock options are a notoriously difficult investment instrument. Published August 11, 1997.
Ken Kurson: The Rent Check vs. the Mortgage Payment
Should you rent or buy your home? KK says it's harder to figger than Fermat's
last theorem. Published November 3, 1997.
Ken Kurson: A Few Words on Hanukkah, Jews, and Money
KK uses the Festival of Light as a jumping-off point to discuss one of our most lingering stereotypes. Published December 15, 1997.
Ken Kurson: What is an "Efficient Market?"
Read this and move closer towards understanding how markets work.
Published June 30, 1998.
James Lowell: Declare Your Independence
The author of "How to Survive in the Real World: Financial Independence for Recent Graduate" shares his money mantra. Published December 15, 1995.
Web Filter: Electronic Filing — The Best Thing Since Coffee Makers by Charles Marrelli
Procrastinators take note: Digital tax preparation is the way to go. Published March 16, 1998.
Web Filter: Supply, Demand, and Monster Trucks by Charles Marrelli
Put away your calculator and checkbook for a second and take a look at the larger picture. Published May 19, 1998.
Jean Railla: Living Large, Living Cheap
How to have it all without spending it all. Published August 11, 1998.
Ted Rall: Dump Everything: Here's to the Next Stock Market Crash
Ted says a Wall Street shakedown may be just what the economy — and average working folks — really need. Published August 14, 1996.
Ted Rall: Surreal Estate: The Bizarre World of the Home Appreciation Fetish
So, why DOES everyone assume that a home will increase in value — while everything else just gets old? November 3, 1997.
Stephen Rhode: Young Adults and Debt
How they got in trouble — and tips for getting out. Published November 3, 1995
Tax Bytes: All in the Family
Nationally-known tax expert Eva Rosenberg shows how to keep money out of the hands of the IRS — by hiring your own family to run a home business. Published January 2, 1997.
Tax Bytes: Let's Get Personal
Eva Rosenberg on changes to U.S. personal tax laws — from new deductions to new ways the Feds are gonna stick it to you. Published February 24, 1997.
Tax Bytes: Let's Get Down to Business
Eva looks at changes in the tax laws for small businesses (including home-based businesses) and offers advice on ways to make the most of your deductions. Published March 17, 1997.
Tax Bytes: Freelance: Are You Really Self-Employed?
Tax laws for freelancers and the self-employed are tricky — and you may even be shocked to discover that you don't qualify! Published April 7, 1997.
Tax Bytes: Let's Get Relative
Does our government really have "family values"? You wouldn't think so from the way the IRS randomly punishes households — but our tax guru is here with some year-round tips for minimizing the ouch. Published May 19, 1997.
Tax Bytes: How to Hire a Tax Professional
There's nothing wrong with admitting you need a little help sometimes; here's some advice from a pro about how to get the best help money can buy. Published October 13, 1997.
Tax Bytes: Cars — Buying, Leasing, and the IRS
Eva says tax rules may strongly influence your decision to buy a Neon or lease an Integra. Published November 3, 1997.
Tax Bytes: Changes Galore — but Can We Keep Anymore?
Eva has deciphered the tax law changes for 1997 and 1998 to save you money this year and next. It's never to late to rescue your wallet! Published December 22, 1997.
Tax Bytes: Educational Savings
You can get a tax break on your higher education. Degrees need not mean
debt. Published March 9, 1998.
Tax Bytes: Get Divorced for Money!
Being married can be extremely costly on account of taxes. Read this feature and you'll want to stay single forever. Published June 2, 1998.
Web Filter: The Antitrust Vacuum or: Sucking Up to Microsoft by Daniel Weinshenker
Is Microsoft really a big, bad bully forcing Internet Explorer on us?
Daniel Weinshenker boils the whole affair down to an analogy with
sucking wands — on vacuums — and shows that Netscape has a pathetic
business approach. Published January 5, 1998.
Randy Williams: Watchdog: Forget 911 — 809 is a (Sick) Joke
The Watchdog looks at insidious long-distance scams which soak unsuspecting callers for hundreds of dollars. Published November 7, 1996.
Randy Williams: Watchdog: Hard Sell: When OS Stands for Old Shinola
A series of bizarre ads probably reveals more about a software giant's attitude toward customers than intended. Published November 14, 1996.
Randy Williams: Watchdog: Are Colleges the Ultimate Scam?
Do you really want to stay out of the financial doghouse? Perhaps you should consider not pursuing a university degree. Published December 26, 1996.
