2011
"The Best Way to Cash in Credit-Card Rewards Points," Real Simple, December 2011
"Avoid Overspending During the Holidays," Family Circle, December 2011
"How Should I Invest my Windfall for Retirement?" MONEY, November 2011
"WTF Working Mom Moments," Redbook, November 2011
"Do We Have to Pay Taxes on Savings Bond Interest?" MONEY, November 2011
"Three Ways to Cut Financial Stress," MONEY, November 2011
"How Can I Decide if It Makes Sense to Retire After a Layoff?" MONEY, October 2011
"Does Having a Card Loan Affect Our Mortgage Prospects?" MONEY, October 2011
"Single Dad Needs Financial Help," MONEY, September 2011
"Saddled with Two Mortgages," Bundle.com, May 2011
"The Hard Truth About Living with Student Loan Debt," Bundle.com, April 2011
"Living Without a Net," Bundle.com, April 2011
"11 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare," Healthline.com, March 2011
"10 Money-Saving Ways to Go Green," Bundle.com, March 2011
"Can We Retire at Age 60?" MONEY, March 2011
"After Unemployment Runs Out," Bundle.com, March 2011
"Pay down Massive Debt in a Hurry," Bundle.com, February 2011
"Making Sense of Your Health Insurance Options," Healthline.com, February 2011
"How to Be More Creative," Women's Health, February 2011
"Start Your Biz for Under $150. Really." More, February 2011
"Seven Secrets of Living Without Credit Cards," Bundle.com, February 2011
"The 51 Fastest Fat Burners," Health, January/February 2011
"Financial Willpower--Three Ways to Find It, One Great Way to Keep It," Bundle.com, January 2011
"Are Prepaid Cards Right for Your Kid?" MONEY, January 2011
"Your 20 Best Money Moves This Year," Bundle.com, January 2011
"Saving for College and Retirement," WellsFargo.com
"Getting Back on My Feet," WellsFargo.com
"Couples and Retirement Planning," WellsFargo.com
"Divorce and My Financial Future," WellsFargo.com
"Rolling Over My 401(k)," WellsFargo.com
Do One Thing series, Bundle.com
"Unsubscribe from Everything," July 2011
"Open a Dependent Care FSA," June 2011
"Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage," June 2011
"Manage Your Passwords," June 2011
"Research a Stock," May 2011
"File a Home Insurance Claim," May 2011
"File an Auto Insurance Claim," May 2011
"Change Your Name After Marriage," May 2011
"Buy an Umbrella Liability Policy," April 2011
"Buy Disability Insurance," April 2011
"Apply for Private Student Loans," April 2011
"Apply for Federal College Loans," April 2011
"Save on Individual Health Insurance," March 2011
"Lease a Car," March 2011
"Make a Power of Attorney," March 2011
"Make a Living Will," March 2011
"Get Individual Health Insurance," February 2011
"Hire a Mover," February 2011
"Consolidate Your Debt Via Credit Counseling," February 2011
"Get a Loan to Pay Off Your Credit Cards," February 2011
"Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt onto One Card," January 2011
"Recycle your cell phones and electronics," January 2011
"Get a passport for your child," January 2011
"Choose investments for your 401(k)," January 2011
"Sue in small claims court," January 2011
2010
"Online Privacy Predators," Women's Health, December 2010
"Where Your Money Went in 2010," Bundle.com, December 2010
"How to Ask for Cash Without Looking Like a Jerk," Bundle.com, December 2010
"Work a Salary Calculator Like a Pro," Bundle.com, December 2010
"The Sharing Economy: 7 Things You Should Borrow Instead of Buy," Bundle.com, November 2010
"Getting Paid to Live Abroad," Bundle.com, November 2010
"How to Tell if a Home is Fairly Priced," MONEY, October 2010
"Can You Really Afford that Second Child...and Does it Really Matter?" Bundle.com, October 2010
"Is 26 the New 18? Reconsidering When Adulthood Begins," Bundle.com, October 2010
"Pay for Eight Years of College on One Salary," MONEY, October 2010
"How to Get Free Stuff and Avoid Scams," Family Circle, September 2010
"Tips for Dealing with Three Major Financial Crises," Woman's Day, September 2010
"Are You and Your Spouse Lying to Each Other About Money?" Bundle.com, September 2010
"Four Ways to Cut Winter Energy Bills," MONEY, September 2010
"Slim at Any Age," Health, September 2010
"Six Strategies for a Successful Second Act," More.com, August 2010
"Money Makeover: Married Couple, Separate Finances," MONEY, July 2010
"Get Your Summer's Worth," Self, June 2010
"Money Makeover: Get Protection with Disability Insurance," MONEY, June 2010
"I owe $100,000 in student loans," Bundle.com, June 2010
"Never Pay Retail Again, or How to Look Fancy Without Going Broke," Lemondrop.com, June 2010
"Spent: How I Overcame My Shopping Addiction," Lemondrop.com, May 2010
"Money Makeover: Fix Our Mix," MONEY, April 2010
"72 and Still Working: How to Retire?" MONEY, April 2010
"6 Ways to Get a Bigger Tax Refund," Family Circle, April 2010
"Inside my $800 bottled water habit," Bundle.com, April 2010
"Can I Afford This Condo?" Lemondrop.com, April 2010
"My Credit Score is in Shreds---Help!" Lemondrop.com, April 2010
"Broken pipes, busted budget: How a $17,000 repair bill changed everything," Bundle.com, March 2010
"My Biggest Splurge: I Spent $8,500 on a Boob Job," Lemondrop.com, March 2010
"TurboTax Vs. Human: Best Way to Save on Your Tax Return," MoneyWatch.com, March 2010
"Help, I have $122,000 in Student Loans," Lemondrop.com, March 2010
"I Had $14,000 in Credit Card Debt. I Paid Off $6K. Now What Do I Do!?" Lemondrop.com, March 2010
"Does Love Make You Richer?" MoneyWatch.com, February 2010
"I'm fixing up our fixer upper," Bundle.com, February 2010
"Women, Men & Money--and How It Can Muck Up True Love," Lemondrop.com, February 2010
"Driven to Distraction," Women's Health, March 2010
"I'm Spending $1,000 on a Purse. Don't Judge Me." Bundle.com, January 2010
"My dog needed eye surgery. Twice." Bundle.com, January 2010
"A Seasonal Guide to Home Maintenance," MONEY, January/February 2010
"I have nothing saved for retirement." Bundle.com, January 2010
"Blindsided by a $3,000 tax bill," Bundle.com, January 2010
"Is It Ever Okay to Ask a Coworker What She Makes?" More.com, January 2010
Do One Thing series, Bundle.com:
"Get an employee identification number," December 2010
"Open a SEP IRA," December 2010
"Put your student loans into forbearance," December 2010
"Write off your home office," December 2010
"Open a flexible spending account," November 2010
"Make a will," November 2010
"Never pay another late fee," November 2010
"Open a home equity line of credit," November 2010
"Dispute an error on your credit report," November 2010
"Itemize on your taxes," November 2010
"Find a tax preparer," October 2010
"Open a joint checking account," October 2010
"Make a 529 plan contribution," October 2010
"Make an IRA contribution," October 2010
"Open a traditional IRA," October 2010
"Choose a 529 plan," September 2010
"Open a 529 plan," September 2010
"Rebalance your 401(k)," September 2010
"Start investing in your 401(k)," September 2010
"Find a financial planner," September 2010
"Lower your cable bill," September 2010
"Get life insurance," September 2010
"Get cheaper car insurance," September 2010
Get cheaper homeowners insurance," September 2010
"Appeal a health insurance claim denial," August 2010
"Lower your wireless bill," August 2010
"Consolidate your student loans," August 2010
"Pay less in ATM fees," August 2010
"Check your bank's fees," August 2010
"Roll over your 401(k)," August 2010
"Get a lower interest rate on your credit card," August 2010
"Take a home inventory," July 2010
"Get a better rate on your savings," July 2010
"Choose your beneficiaries," July 2010
"Check your credit report (and score)," July 2010
"Donate to charity," July 2010
"Buy renter's insurance," July 2010
"Choose investments for your IRA," June 2010
"Start an emergency fund," June 2010
"Open a Roth IRA," June 2010
"Decide where to open your IRA," June 2010
2009
My money blog at RealSimple.com
"What to Do in 2010: Banking, Loans, and Credit Cards," MoneyWatch.com, December 2009
"What to Do in 2010: 6 Ways to Cut Your Taxes," MoneyWatch.com, December 2009
"The Recession's Surprising Silver Lining," More.com, December 2009
"Save Money This Holiday Season," More.com, December 2009
"Chic (and Cheap) Entertaining," More.com, December 2009
"Best 401(k) Moves When You Leave a Job," MoneyWatch.com, November 2009
"10 Best Jobs for Over-Forty Women," More, November 2009
"Your A-Z Guide to a Flat Belly," Health, November 2009
"The 12 Dumbest 401(k) Mistakes," MoneyWatch.com, October 2009
"12 Tough Questions to Ask Your Parents," MoneyWatch.com, September 2009
"Talking to Kids About Money Troubles," Woman's Day, September 2009
"Death in the Family: 12 Things to Do Now," MoneyWatch.com, September 2009
"Beware the 1,140-Calorie Breakfast!" Glamour, September 2009
"Estate Planning Essentials: 8 Steps to Protect Your Family," MoneyWatch.com, September 2009
"You've Been Laid Off. Now What?" Good Housekeeping, July 2009
"Make Google Your Publicist," More, May 2009
"23 Fun Freebies," Women's Health, April 2009
"Financial Planner: Expert Money Advice," Family Circle, April 2009
"Reinvent Yourself Richer," More, March 2009
"What You Can Get for $1 Million," MONEY, March 2009
"Outer Beauty," MONEY, March 2009
"Share the Health: New Wellness Websites," Women's Health, March 2009
"Underground Paradise," MONEY, February 2009
"How to Get a Portfolio Once-Over," MONEY, February 2009
"30 Fast, New Fat-Burners!" Health, January/February 2009
"How to Help Your Aging Parents (Without Going Broke)," Good Housekeeping, January 2009
"The Mood-Boosting Trick You Can Do Anywhere," Shape, January 2009
"Does Your House Make You Sick?" MONEY, January 2009
"Keep Your Cool," Self, January 2009
2008
"Beauty Without Utility Bills," MONEY, December 2008
"The Natural Way to Ward Off Winter Weight," Health, November 2008
"Holiday Buying Guide for the TV Fan," NewYorkTimes.com, November 2008
"Your No. 1 Weight-Loss Weapon," Women's Health, November 2008
"Bye-Bye Belly," Health, October 2008
"Internet Anywhere (Without Hot Spots)," MONEY, October 2008
"Family Inheritance Feuds," More, September 2008
"Best Places to Live," MONEY, August 2008
"Unlimited Chatter for $100 a Month," MONEY, July 2008
"Where to Ride Out a Gas Crunch," CNNMoney.com, July 2008
"All in the Family Room," MONEY, July 2008
"The Easy Way To: Stop Freaking Out About Money," Women's Health, June 2008
"Unsolicited Advice: Indiana Jones," MONEY, May 2008
"Adding an Attic Suite," MONEY, May 2008
"Live Healthy for Way Less," Health, May 2008
"Plastic Fantastic," Women's Health, May 2008
"My Story: Type 2 Diabetes," Health.com, April 2008
"Smart Money Moves to Make in '08," Good Housekeeping, April 2008
"Useless Advice," Women's Health, March 2008
"Stoop Conquered," MONEY, March 2008
"Scam Alert: Hackers Feast at Brokerages," MONEY, March 2008
"Money Well Spent: Horse Sense," More, March 2008
"How Do You Get Gorgeous for a Date?" Hallmark, February/March 2008
"Money Changes Everything," More, February 2008
"Genius Phones," MONEY, February 2008
"A Room with a View," MONEY, February 2008
"Money Well Spent: Happy Feet," More, February 2008
"To Eat Green, Try This," Health, January/February 2008
"Spin Control," Women's Health, January/February 2008
"Bank-Free Loans," Parade, January 13, 2008
"Help! Our Kids Are Driving Us Broke," MONEY, January 2008
"Best Investment: Dandy Warhol," More, December 2007/January 2008
2007
"Climbing Out of Debt," Hallmark, December 2007
"Time for a Face Lift," MONEY, November 2007
"How Safe Is Your Holiday Kitchen?" Health, November 2007
"Money Well Spent: Power Range," More, November 2007
"The Script: Waking Up Your Broker," More, November 2007
"Money Well Spent: Hot Wheels," More, October 2007
"Landlords in Waiting," MONEY, September 2007
"My Best Investment: Floral Design Course," More, September 2007
"Best Places to Live," MONEY, August 2007
"Long Distance Assistance," MONEY, June 2007
"Unsolicited Advice: For TV's Top Hollywood Agent," MONEY, April 2007
"We Can Work It Out," Women's Health, March 2007
"Think You're Insured?" MONEY, March 2007
"Hot Dates," Women's Health, January/February 2007
"Rush Your Refund," MONEY, February 2007
"On Your Side: Holding Doctors Responsible," MONEY, January 2007
2006
"Gift Guide: Easy Living," Women's Health, December 2006
"Scam Alert: Is Your Resume Online? Watch Out," MONEY, December 2006
"Three Ways to Protect Your Good Name," MONEY, November 2006
"Best Places to Retire," MONEY, October 2006
"Should We Buy or Should We Rent?" MONEY, October 2006
"She's a Saver, He's a Spender," MONEY, September 2006
"Best Places to Live," MONEY, August 2006
"On Your Side: Tax Crusader," MONEY, August 2006
"Travel Insurance Demystified," MONEY, August 2006
"5 Things To Do Before Your Summer Road Trip," Popular Science, August 2006
"Is Your Insurance Legit? You Sure?" MONEY, July 2006
"5 Things You Never Knew You Could Swap Online," Popular Science, July 2006
"Can I Write My Own Will?" MONEY, June 2006
"On Your Side: A Friend to Flood Victims," MONEY, June 2006
"What's Your Worst-Case Scenario?" MONEY, June 2006
"Finding a Contractor Who Works for You," MONEY, May 2006
"Now Hear This: Bluetooth Headsets," MONEY, May 2006
"Tax Deals that Help You Care for a Parent," MONEY, April 2006
"Take Your Policy Into the Shop," MONEY, March 2006
"Check Your Protection," MONEY, February 2006
"Let Love Blossom," MONEY, February 2006
"5 Things You Should Know About Saving Money on an HDTV," Popular Science, February 2006
"How to Protect Your Home in 2006," MONEY, January 2006
"Phone Insurance: A Tough Cell," MONEY, January 2006
