Archive for November, 2008
Are Extended Warranties Worth It?
Nov 29, 2008 - Depending on your purchase, extended warranties may or may not be worth the extra money.
Checking Out Charities
Nov 27, 2008 - According to the Giving USA Foundation, the amount Americans will donate to charity this year will approach 206 billion dollars. Impressive numbers, but that money could help even more people if all of us followed this advice...
Trend: The 4 Day Work Week
Nov 25, 2008 - With rising gas prices and requests for Americans to use less energy, more companies, governments and schools are switching to (or at least testing) a four-day work week. Experts say it can help businesses cut their budget, increase energy efficiency, and even help reduce overtime, sick time and turnover.
Genetic Sequencing Goes Mainstream
Nov 21, 2008 - From Egyptian astrology to Nostradamus, people have always been fascinated with catching a glimpse into the future. And now, perhaps for the first time, science is finally weighing in. Not with a crystal ball, but a genetic map that can predict the future of your health... and even look far into your past.
Senior Real Estate Specialists
Nov 20, 2008 - You know some doctors specialize in seniors. But did you know some Realtors do too? Are SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialists) worth it?
Did The Bailout Do Anything?
Nov 17, 2008 - Maybe you've heard about how the $700 billion bailout bill only helped those folks on Wall Street and not the folks on Main Street. Well, that's not true. One thing the bailout has already done is to lower you taxes.
5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar
Nov 15, 2008 - It would be great to get all your home's power from the sun. But that's an expensive proposition... up to $40,000. If you're short on cash, though, there are cheaper ways to go solar.
Saving Money on Organic Food
Nov 12, 2008 - Organic food shopping isn't what it used to be, because now more stores offer more selections.“It varies by store, but in our larger stores, you can find up to a thousand organic and natural products.”
High-Tech Cars Mean Costly Repairs
Nov 10, 2008 - Maintaining a car isn't cheap, but the price of repairs for some of today's accessories could blow you (and your budget) away.
5 Best Temporary Jobs
Nov 07, 2008 - The holiday season is one of the most expensive of the year... but it's also a time when it's most possible to pick up extra work. The classic example, of course, is stores that add workers for holiday shopping crowds. But there are also less traditional places that you might consider for temporary work.
10 Dollar Store Duds
Nov 03, 2008 - When it comes to saving a buck, your first instinct may be to shop at the closest dollar store. Might be a good idea, but just because something's a buck doesn't mean it's always the better buy.
