Archive for September, 2010
Three Ways to Help Close the Financial Gender Gap
Sep 07, 2010 - This summer was both hot and revealing - especially about women and their money. Here are the latest dollar figures that separate the sexes, and what women can do about it.
How to Flex Your Financial Muscle with FSAs
Sep 07, 2010 - If you've never heard of flexible spending accounts, now is the time to learn. FSAs can save you serious money. So learn the basics - and don't miss your enrollment period.
Victory For Women’s Rights – Ladies Night Remains Legal
Sep 06, 2010 - Is it fair for women to get preferential treatment in bars? Proof that some lawyers have too much time on their hands.
UPDATE: Outrage Over the Most Outrageous Fee Ever
Sep 06, 2010 - A fee that lasts 99 years? Thankfully, we weren't the only ones really upset about it. The "capital recovery fee" is becoming increasingly illegal.
Credit Card Deals Making a Comeback?
Sep 06, 2010 - During the recession, it's been hard to find credit cards with low rates and good perks. That may be changing. Here are some examples that you can capitalize on.
A Labor Day Salute to You – the American Worker
Sep 03, 2010 - Labor Day is about all of us. It's a celebration of, for, and by the people who made America the most prosperous nation on earth: American workers and the families who support them. We've got a lot to be proud of.
Convenience Checks: the Crack Cocaine of Credit?
Sep 03, 2010 - They're called "convenience checks," but for the vast majority of recipients, there's nothing convenient about them. For those who have a problem with debt, they're temptation. For everyone else, they're a nuisance.
How to Make Labor Day a Leisure Day
Sep 02, 2010 - A few years ago, waiting until the last minute to strike a Labor Day deal would've cost you big bucks. But this year, the best time to save on holiday air travel, local vacations - and even cars - is right now.
Will “Do Not Track” Do For Computers What “Do Not Call” Did For Phones?
Sep 02, 2010 - The federal government is toying with the idea of a "Do Not Call" list for computer users. But some experts doubt it will work as well as the version that successfully bans phone solicitors. In the meantime, we tell you what you can to protect yourself today.
4 Tips to Book the Right Travel Insurance
Sep 01, 2010 - It seems logical to insure your luggage against loss and your vacation from cancellation due to illness. But if you don't read the fine print, you're sending your savings on a bad trip.
Saving Green: New Help to Save on Power
Sep 01, 2010 - If there's one technology that hasn't kept up with the times, it's the analog power meter outside your house that tallies your energy consumption – and the paper bill you get in the mail. But that may be changing for the better.
