Archive for September, 2008
Defending Against Debt Collectors
Sep 29, 2008 - Americans now carry more than 2-trillion dollars in debt, and as that figure grows, so does the debt collection industry's revenues. But just because you owe money, doesn't mean debt collectors can treat you like a doormat.
Outsourcing Your Errands
Sep 26, 2008 - We all have to do things we don’t like… they’re called chores. But what if you could take those errands and send them off to India? It may sound far-fetched, but it’s actually happening. Companies like GetFriday and AskSunday allow you to hire an overseas personal assistant, typically for around $12 an hour, who will be [...]
Gas Saving Devices A Scam?
Sep 24, 2008 - You'll find all matter of gadgets floating around that promise to improve your mileage and save you money on gas. But, can a magnet really save fuel? Could you run your car on water instead of gas? Will a "tornado" boost your mpg?
Trading In Your Gas-Guzzler
Sep 22, 2008 - You know gas prices are soaring at the pump, but what you may not know is how much it now costs to trade in your gas guzzler for anything getting better mileage.
What’s Your Car Really Worth?
Sep 19, 2008 - Used car pricing websites like Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book are supposed to take the same factors into account when determining the value of your used car. So why don’t they arrive at the same number for identical cars?
Investing for Retirement
Sep 18, 2008 - There have been many books written on retirement investing and there will be many more. But I really don’t understand why a distinction is so often made regarding investing for your golden years, because basically all the investing you’re ever doing is for retirement. In other words, the whole point of investing is to make [...]
Smart Uses for Credit Cards
Sep 17, 2008 - There are a few situations where using your credit card has some distinct advantages over paying with cash.
Signs of a Housing Turnaround
Sep 15, 2008 - With the housing market still in decline, many sellers are wondering when the turnaround will finally come. Fortunately, there are a few signs you can look for that will tell you when things are starting to look up.
Get A Lower Real Estate Commission
Sep 12, 2008 - There are few things in life more expensive than selling your home, because that agent's cut will run into the thousands of dollars. Is there a way to make it less? Sure: Just ask.
Locking In Low Gas Prices
Sep 10, 2008 - GasBank.com, a new start up expected to launch within the next few months, is promising to let customers buy as many gallons of gas as they want, at today's price, and pump it into their car whenever they like.
Frugal Lessons from Southwest Airlines
Sep 08, 2008 - Southwest is the only airline turning a profit and by digging a littler deeper into their financial methodology, you'll find that adopting a few of their practices can save you money at home.
Real Estate Auction Warning
Sep 05, 2008 - Think being the highest bidder at a real estate auction means you've won? Think again... Most property sold at heavily advertised public auctions is subject to lender approval, so if your winning bid isn't high enough, the lender can try to get you to pay more, or simply refuse to sell.
Are Modern Necessities Necessary?
Sep 03, 2008 - Looking for simple ways to save money? Cut out these six unnecessary necessities from your life and save hundreds each year.
Betting on Elections
Sep 02, 2008 - The University of Iowa sponsors a low-stakes trading market where participants can put wagers on "political futures". The surprise? Betters are more accurate than polls at predicting election outcomes.
