Archive for May, 2009

5 Ways to Pay For College
May 29, 2009 - Going back to school is one way to make you more recession-proof. Here are 5 ways to pay for it.

Penny Pinching Your Pet Expenses
May 27, 2009 - Just about everyone is finding ways to stretch a dollar. But since our pets don't know much about that, they may need a little help from us...

Selling Gold By Mail Doesn’t Pay
May 25, 2009 - We sent equal lengths of gold chain to three different mail-in gold purchasers (Cash4Gold, TurnGold2Cash and GoldKit). Guess how much they offered us...

Saving Green by Going Green: Help From the Stimulus Bill
May 22, 2009 - This year's stimulus bill did more than bail out banks. It also might help you save some green by going green, reduce your carbon footprint and your tax bill.

Bad Economy Means Cheap Airfare
May 20, 2009 - Summer is just around the corner and for many that means vacation time. And here's some good news: now's a great time to fly, because tough economic times have "grounded" airfares.

The Credit Card Bill & You
May 19, 2009 - President Obama just signed a law bringing sweeping reform to the credit card industry. Here's a look at what it does for you.

3 Mortgage Rescue Rip-off Tip-Offs
May 18, 2009 - With thousands of Americans now scrambling for a mortgage modification to forestall foreclosure, the scam artists are coming out of the woodwork. But avoiding a rip-off is easy... if you know what to look for.

Mortgage Help: To Pay or Not to Pay?
May 15, 2009 - If you're one of the millions of Americans who needs mortgage help, the good news is that there's plenty out there. The bad news is getting the right help isn't easy.

Do-It-Yourself Mortgage Modification
May 13, 2009 - When it comes to avoiding foreclosure, there's never been more help available... or more confusion finding it. Should you simply go it alone?

Pawn Shops: Lender of Last Resort
May 11, 2009 - In today's tough times, if you need money and can't turn to a bank, one option is to turn to lenders of last resort... pawn shops.

Lower Your Cable Bill Just By Asking
May 08, 2009 - Thinking of cutting some of your monthly expenses? Your cable bill may be an expense that you're taking a second look at.

Oprah and KFC Give Coupon for Free Chicken
May 06, 2009 - Popular talk show host Oprah Winfrey has partnered with popular fried chicken chain KFC to offer every person in America 2 pieces of chicken with 2 biscuits.

Travel Clubs: A Trip to the Poorhouse?
May 06, 2009 - Travel clubs are supposed to be a popular way to take a vacation and save money. But at what risks?

Insurance for Pets?
May 04, 2009 - You’re not the only mammal in the house facing spiraling health care costs. Should you get health insurance for your pets?

What’s Next For Chrysler Owners
May 01, 2009 - Now that Chrysler is bankrupt, what will happen if you own a Chrysler, are thinking about buying one, or want to sell yours?