Chip cards already falling apart
Our wallets are full of new, shiny credit cards with an embossed chip in the middle. It’s supposed to be the latest and greatest technology. A way to prevent fraud. That sales pitch alone helped me get through the pain staking process of changing my credit card with all my direct debited accounts. It’s a…
The meaning of your name
What’s in a name? It’s a lot more than you think.
Life is about taking risks and finding the hidden reward
It started out as a quiet Friday, just like any other before a holiday weekend. We chatted about our Easter plans hundreds of miles apart. Megs in CT home for Easter break and me in South Bend, Indiana, trying to make it in my first TV job post college. My weekend was a little less…
Fingerprint technology for your phone —
Fingerprint technology for your phone — is it a good idea? http://ow.ly/oKNvj
Shining a light on ripoffs in the sunshine state
It’s been a busy few months. My husband and I recently hit the road driving from Ohio to Florida, where we are making our new home. Instead of blogging about consumer tips, I’ve been putting them to use getting our car ready for the 1200 mile road trip and hiring a moving company to help…
10 years ago today…my life changed — why I don’t let money get in the way of life
There’s been a lot of talk this week about all the American tragedies that occurred in the month of April. Events like Columbine, Oklahoma City bombing, and Virginia Tech shooting come to mind. We all remember where we were at that moment in history when we heard the news of destruction and lives lost. Now,…
