This Week Around The Web
Gas prices, the cult of frugality, credit repair, negotiating and more.
Brian Bienkowski
Brian Bienkowski has been writing about personal finance for over 15 years covering debt recovery, fraud, and credit topics. He has worked on several personal finance books and guides that help consumers navigate the US credit system. When he’s away from the keyboard he enjoys craft beer and fishing — and once enjoyed a cold Sweet Water IPA after catching a sailfish.
After Almost Losing Her Investments, Helen Retired At 49
Not bad for a person who never heard of a 401(k).
This Week Around The Web
College students, negative equity, vacation loans, positive mindset and more.
Katie Ignored Her Student Loan Debt
But it wouldn’t go away until she turned and faced the truth with help from a friend.
This Week Around The Web
Cord cutting, a surprising figure, money obsessions, underbuying and more.
Gary Understands That Money Isn’t Everything
His frugal living couldn’t save one thing, and that nearly cost him his life.
This Week Around The Web
Amazing credit, adult children, feline finances, weekend jobs and more.
The Financial Graduate Would Rather Save Than Spend
She even analyzes her smallest purchases.
This Week Around the Web
Growing up poor, saving money, hating money, financial resiliency, and more.
Kara Sat in Fear at Her College Graduation Ceremony
She had no job lined up, and owed a bunch of student loan debt — but that didn’t stop her.
This Week Around The Web
200,000 miles, emergency fund, money and marriage, Fiverr gigs and more.
For Ruth, Getting Out of Debt isn’t Only About Money
It’s also about tension, conflict and controlling your “money blueprint.”
This Week Around The Web
Perfect credit, secured cards, unexpected expenses, dual enrollment and more.
Driving, Paying, Wrecking, And Dying
When it comes to our cars, we’re all over the map.
It Took a Financial Jolt to Wake I Dream of Fire
From that day on he vowed to learn more about money management.
This Week Around the Web
Rewarding yourself, budgeting, spending less, college saving and enjoying life.
That’s So Sad
This week: tears, fears, and pain.
Derek Tackled Debt With a Vengeance
Some say he went off the deep end, but he didn’t care.
This Week Around The Web
Cord cutting, shopping tips, ID theft, disputing medical bills and more.
Weird Ways Americans Shop
We want to be drunk, alone, and online.
Olivia Wants to Reach Financial Independence Before 30
People doubt she can do it, but she has a plan.
This Week Around The Web
Three horsemen, money mistakes, frugality, alternative housing and more.
Work Stinks
Bad doctors, bad vacations, bad affairs…
Cal’s Childhood Taught Him That Having “Things” Meant Nothing
And it motivated him to save his money and gain financial independence.
This Week Around The Web
Disturbing stats, a shopping addiction, a frugal community and a spending freeze.
Working Women
This week: From sexual harassment to the C suite.
Chris Went From Playing Xbox to Paying Off Debt
Now his goal is to build his own financial kingdom.
This Week Around The Web
Upgrade credit, a simple trick, money with pets, your paycheck and more.
Yawn! Here Are Some Tiresome Sleeping Stats
This week: We’re so tired that we…snore.
John Came Back From the Brink of Bankruptcy
It took tough love, but he paid off his debt and prospered.
This Week Around the Web
Build credit, no credit history, reverse lifestyle creep, money and confidence and more.
Materialistic “Things” Don’t Make Carl Happy
He believes people waste too much money on stuff they don’t need.
This Week Around the Web
Enemy of good, grit, the process, fine print and financial STDs.
Technology Psychology
This week: Teens, prisoners, food, and frustration.
Matt Never Wants to Repeat These Two Words
His father used them, and Matt remembers them well.
This Week Around The Web
Falling off the wagon, credit habits, frugal and cheap and cleaning.
Love Is Complicated
This week: Lying about traveling, preferring our pets, and feeling guilty about being mean.
Jason is Known as “The Student Loan Whisperer”
But before he earned that title, he made many “idiotic” mistakes.
This Week Around The Web
Repair costs, retirement savings, lying to yourself, control debt and more.
Dumb About Smartphones
This week: From texting to batteries, what do we really know?
How Kelan and Brittany Formed The Savvy Couple
It wasn’t always easy, but their sacrifices paid off.
This Week Around The Web
Moving back home, rebuilding credit, owning a pet, spending your tax refund and more.
