The first time I used LendingTree.com (back in 2001) I got only one response. Not so this time. Today I got three calls back to back from three different lenders regarding my refinance request. I was starting to answer the phone, “Hello … Lender Central …” Some things I’ve learned through all of these calls: … Read more
We usually fill up our Town and Country at about 1/4 tank, and our fill-ups were running in the mid-$20s for a while. I had made a mental note that gas would be “expensive” when my fill-up cost over $30. Today I hit $29.98 with almost 15 gallons. Gas was $2.019/gallon. People from outside the … Read more
Lots of personal finance experts recommend tracking everything you spend for a certain period of time — usually a month — as a way of benchmarking your spending habits. One thing that can derail this exercise is making things too complicated or detailed every day. If it isn’t easy, you won’t do it. I certainly … Read more