Who let the dogs out? A certain NFL quarterback should have. Now, because he didn't, it seems like the Michael Vick picture is one that shows him headed to the pen. Talk about stupid tax ... Vick chose a cruel pastime to get a few kicks, and now it's costing him a ton of dough in lawyer fees, not to mention a stretch in the cooler and a career that's 6 feet under.

Here's an insider tip. Check out what you're doing in your free time (or with your money) and ask yourself this: Could it cost me? If the answer is yes, then back off, baby. It could be any one of a number of things. If you're not spending time with your spouse or kids, you'll have trouble on the home front. If it's your spending, remember that there's only so much moolah to go around before you get yourself in debt. It only takes one lost credit card payment to get them to jack up your interest rate. It ain't worth it, jack. Don't be a sucker.