Archive for November, 2010
How to Save Gas Money This Holiday Season
Nov 11, 2010 - Good thing Santa's sleigh doesn't run on unleaded, because the price of gasoline is going up for the holidays. Here's how you can be a fuel-sipping Scrooge.
Think Your Job Has Perks? Not Compared to These
Nov 10, 2010 - Part of Occidental Petroleum CEO Ray Irani's $31.4 million dollar compensation package includes $391,000 for personal tax preparation and financial planning. I don't remember what I spent on those things last year, but I think it was less than that.
Feds: Trashing an Employer on Facebook is Protected Speech
Nov 10, 2010 - A woman working for a Connecticut ambulance company was fired after trashing her boss on Facebook. Not so fast, says the National Labor Relations Board.
More People Dropping Cable, Picking Up Internet
Nov 09, 2010 - More and more people are ditching their expensive cable package for cheap and free alternatives to watch their favorite shows. You can, too.
3 Dumb Ways to Pick a Smartphone
Nov 09, 2010 - Smartphones aren't smart for everybody, and picking the wrong one is all too easy — and expensive. Here are some tips to avoid making a stupid purchase you'll regret.
Beware This Low-Tech ATM Scam
Nov 09, 2010 - You'd think that with today's heightened high-tech security, ripping off devices as sophisticated as an ATM would take a doctorate in computer science from MIT. Turns out all it takes is a wad of napkins.
10 Places to Find Cheap Antioxidants
Nov 08, 2010 - Antioxidants are a case of marketing gone wild, but you and your wallet can stay healthy without paying for "fortified" foods or expensive supplements.
Free Inflight Wi-Fi for the Holidays
Nov 08, 2010 - If you're traveling on AirTran, Delta or Virgin America flights this holiday season, you're in luck: free Wi-Fi awaits.
Monday’s Money Deals: Free Food, Free Coffee
Nov 08, 2010 - This week vets can get a free meal and everybody can get free coffee. There are also great deals on chocolate, women's underwear, board games and office supplies.
5 Tips to Save on Eye Exams, Glasses and Contacts
Nov 08, 2010 - The recession isn't just taking its toll on job, mortgages, and health insurance. Some are now risking their vision by not getting eye exams. If that's you, focus on these ways to save on eye exams, glasses and contacts.
3 Tips to Find the Lowest Holiday Airfares
Nov 08, 2010 - If you're planning to fly in the busiest travel season of the year, make sure you don't pack extra cash or stress for the trip with these tips.
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Nov 05, 2010 - While deciding whether to refinance your mortgage may seem mysterious, when you boil it down, it's just simple math.
College for $1,000 a Year?
Nov 05, 2010 - Imagine a college that was so inexpensive, you didn't need loans. Meet the owner of a company that's disrupting one of the most entrenched business models in the world: higher education.
Paying Off the Plastic? Here’s a New Use for an Old Card
Nov 04, 2010 - Tired of holding your smart phone in your hand while you watch your favorite shows or movies? Here's a way to use an old credit card to create a nifty stand.
Daylight Savings This Weekend – 5 Ways to Spend Your Free Hour
Nov 04, 2010 - You're gaining an hour this weekend: here's how to reinvest those minutes so they pay big dividends.
