Angela Self
Angela Self
Bio:

Angela Self is one of the founders of the Smart Cookies, a group of five women who specialize in personal finance. They are hosts of a self-titled show on the W Network and the authors of The Smart Cookies' Guide to Making More Dough. Find out more about them at Smartcookies.com

Latest Columns:

Sweet charity: How to give wisely this season

If your favourite charity is registered, there may be a tax receipt in it for your generosity

Temptation's trap: Don't get fooled by store credit cards

You may save a few bucks on your next purchase, but it's not worth the sky-high interest rates

Tips for a scaled-back holiday season

Choose spirits over wine, e-greetings over paper cards and redeem purchase points to buy gifts, says Angela Self

Scholarships: How to find them

Tips from Angela Self for unearthing and using this important source of funding

Financial Plan: Set it, forget it

Use automatic electronic transfers and breathe easy

A price check may save you $10

If a store scans a product at the wrong price, you may be able to save 10 bucks

Save money: Drop that takeout

You can avoid the expense by finding Web recipes that fit what you have in the fridge.

How to start a money club

It's about getting together with a group of like-minded people who will hold you accountable, support you and celebrate your success

Little girls learn dollars and cents

When it comes to educating young girls about basic money concepts, it’s all about providing financial life lessons without the lectures

How much does a baby cost?

The first year of parenthood is tough physically, mentally and financially, but there are ways to trim those expenses, says Angela Self