Brian Bienkowski
I’ve done everything from PR to ghostwriting books. The topics I’ve covered range from Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to male enhancement supplements, and quit-smoking advice to pee-wee football. Now I cover financial issues including debt recovery, fraud, and current credit card topics. When I’m away from a keyboard I enjoy craft beer and fishing — and once enjoyed a cold Sweet Water IPA after catching a sailfish.
Lauren Went on a “Spending Freeze” to Pay Off $8,000
August 16, 2017
The debt she accrued wasn’t her fault this time, but it was her responsibility.
This Week Around The Web
August 15, 2017
Bad spending habits, saving on groceries, financial independence and more
Zina Paid Off $28,000 of Debt in Three Years
August 2, 2017
She put every extra penny toward her student loans and carefully tracked her spending.
Moving Saved The Groovy Family a Ton
July 26, 2017
Once they relocated, they set their sights on their retirement goals.
Eva Teaches Young People About Money
July 19, 2017
She started blogging at 16 years old, and a few years later became a full-fledged entrepreneur.
This Week Around The Web
July 18, 2017
Summer jobs, frugal allegiance, 20 minute saving and buying used online.
Dishes Helped Steve Improve His Finances
July 12, 2017
They remind the My Family On a Budget writer of his money mistakes.
This Week Around The Web
July 11, 2017
Savings habits, spending smarter, money talk, financial dieting and more.
The Financial Panther Avoided Lifestyle Inflation
July 5, 2017
And he embraced the personal finance community as he paid down debt.
This Week Around The Web
July 4, 2017
Overspending online, the worst purchases, paying off student loans, living paycheck to paycheck and more.
What Can You Buy With Your Debt?
June 30, 2017
This week: Want your own personal army? Or do you want to buy everyone gasoline?
Mario Started His Blog to Keep Himself Financially Accountable
June 28, 2017
It helped him adjust his lifestyle, pay off more debt and save for an emergency fund.
This Week Around The Web
June 27, 2017
Dirty jobs, debt, bikes and baked beans, money management and more.
This “Money-Pit” Ruined Lindsay’s Finances
June 21, 2017
It left the Notorious D.E.B.T. writer and her husband hopelessly in debt — but they’re making a comeback.
This Week Around The Web
June 20, 2017
Make extra money, save money, family theft and pet care costs.
Driving and Cruising with Debt
June 16, 2017
Oh, the things you could do — and buy — if you weren’t buried in debt.
Steve Snapped Out of His Spending Spree
June 14, 2017
He and his wife decided a retired life on the road meant more to them.
This Week Around The Web
June 13, 2017
Saving money, divorce, the war on debt, financial goals and more.
The “Geek Life” Nearly Ruined Marcus’ Finances
June 7, 2017
His collection of action figures, games and comics defined him, but he transformed.
This Week Around The Web
June 6, 2017
Wasted stuff, experiencing life, doing nothing, summer adventures and more.
Chris From Debt Free Geek Believes in Intensity
May 31, 2017
It not only helps him stay debt-free, it also protects him.
This Week Around The Web
May 30, 2017
Joint finances, kicking butt, brilliant hacks, normalizing debt and more.
This Week Around The Web
May 23, 2017
Singer Jack Johnson, a five-step plan, a gas hike, good habits and more.
Financial Pain is Nothing to David from Run the Money
May 17, 2017
Sure, it hurts, but he’s been through worse.
This Week Around The Web
May 16, 2017
Financially literate, women and money, financial mistakes, cars and cutting the cable.
This Week Around The Web
May 9, 2017
“Girls” finale, women and money, money myths, kids and credit and more.
How Mustard Seed Money Curbs His Spending
May 3, 2017
Here’s a hint: It takes stealth and quickness.
This Week Around The Web
May 2, 2017
Minimum wage, baseball, hotel fees, doing it all wrong and more
This Week Around The Web
April 25, 2017
Retirement fears, energy bills, no money, frugality and your mental health.
Joshua from Biglaw Investor Doesn’t Bill for His Advice
April 19, 2017
He prevents young lawyers from trashing their own finances for free
This Week Around The Web
April 18, 2017
Money relationships, building wealth, financial equals, and saving on fees.
Andrew Lives on Little in the Big City
April 12, 2017
New York City is expensive but he and his wife make it work.
This Week Around The Web
April 11, 2017
Banks vs. credit unions, student debt, savings strategies, stress reducers and more.
How Chonce Overcame Dire Financial Troubles
April 5, 2017
She once relied on welfare. Now she’s a successful personal finance coach.
This Week Around The Web
April 4, 2017
Never feel poor, feel happy, spring clean, beat debt and protect yourself.
Not Much To Celebrate This Women’s History Month?
March 29, 2017
The financial news is rather bleak, but the future is brighter.
This Week Around The Web
March 28, 2017
New scam, quitting goals, credit score, student loans and losing weight.
Physician on Fire Bikes to Work
March 22, 2017
His neighbors don’t like “flashy” and he fits right in.
This Week Around The Web
March 21, 2017
Motivation, retirement planning, boring talk, savings opportunities and more.
Jessica Moorhouse Quit Her Emotional Spending Habit
March 15, 2017
It wasn’t hard — all she had to do was blow up her lifestyle.
Digging Holes Helped Andrew From Family Money Plan Pay Down Debt
March 8, 2017
Manual labor stinks, but it certainly helped him think toward the future.
This Week Around The Web
March 7, 2017
Reducing spending, the 48-hour rule, boosting credit, shacking up and more.
Garrett Philbin Believes Planning is Everything
March 1, 2017
Listing priorites and values made a vacation of a lifetime happen.