Ka-Blog! is columnist Kara McGuire’s blog about all things related to personal finance. Follow our coupon clipping, corner cutting, bargain hunting, gift-card-hoarding budget mama as she saves, spends and searches for ways to keep more money in her wallet – and yours.

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Gift card grumbling

Am I the only person who likes gift cards anymore? More…

"Allowances are crap. Teaches nothing."

These words, from a local financial planner, start today's counterpoint to yesterday's entry on allowance strategies that work. More…

Paying Junior: Parents weigh in on the allowance debate.

My Sunday column on allowance generated a lot of response. In my column, I learned that there's no universally acceptable amount to give kids for allowance. Some get $5 per week, others are handed $30 weekly. More…

To convert or not to convert?

Investors with IRAs may be wondering whether they should convert their IRAs to Roth IRAs. There are several online calculators available to help with that decision. More…

No more $35 lattes.

It's about time. The Federal Reserve Board announced today that come July 1, 2010, banks can't charge overdraft fees for ATM or debit card transactions unless the consumer says "OK." More…

Does the IRS owe you money?

The Internal Revenue Service's annual list of undeliverable refunds is out. And we have it. Search for your name, or for the name of your "friend" that owes you money. More…

Saving money in tough times

The Dollar Duo shared money saving tips with an audience last night. From coupons to ditching your phone, here are my suggestions. More…

Bye-bye baby blue Camry, hello one-car world

We've been anticipating the day that Mr. Kablog's car would die for years. Well, today's the day. But can this family of five really become a one-car family? More…

It's open enrollment season.

Nine in 10 employees are planning to maintain or increase their benefits this open enrollment season despite the poor economy, a Met Life survey said. Here's what Kara McGuire considers when making her family's benefit choices. More…

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