Archive for January, 2011
Monday’s Money Deals: Chocolate, Jewelry, and Free Breakfast
Jan 31, 2011 - Valentine's Day is around the corner, and this week is the time to get deals online and shipped out in time. We found savings on chocolate and jewelry, plus some food and sports goodies.
Money in a Minute: Today’s Top Headlines From the World of Money
Jan 31, 2011 - In today's roundup: Shaky stocks, food prices may be going up to stay, silver outshines gold as an investment, Ford is driving home the profits... and more news you can use.
Free FICO Score: How You Can Get One
Jan 31, 2011 - Fair Isaac recently raised the price to see FICO scores by 25%. But you might be able to get a free FICO score if you know where to look.
5 Reasons Online Calculators Don’t Add up
Jan 28, 2011 - I'm a CPA, so I understand the attraction of using a calculator to arrive at a correct conclusion. But the plethora of online calculators these days is doing more to cause confusion than clear it up.
The 10 Golden Rules of Saving on Everything
Jan 28, 2011 - You resolved to save more this year, but it's just not happening. Take heart - it's still early in the year. Use these tips and you're guaranteed to spend less on the things you want.
Money in a Minute: Today’s Top Headlines From the World of Money
Jan 28, 2011 - In today's roundup: More people are buying homes, good news on unemployment, Chevy Volt goes national, digital book sales now surpassing paperbacks, gold isn't glittering... and the biggest one-year investment gain in history.
Ask Stacy: How Come I Have to Repay the Home Buyers Tax Credit?
Jan 28, 2011 - If you bought a house in 2008, the tax "credit" you received wasn't really a credit at all - it was an interest-free loan from Uncle Sam.
Paying via Smartphone: Convenience at a Cost?
Jan 27, 2011 - Shifting to a system of virtual money is convenient, but it's been proven that paying with your smartphone leads many to overspend. Six tips to make sure you don't fall into the trap...
The Best Hotels in the U.S. and the World
Jan 27, 2011 - While most are pricey, here's a surprise - a room at the hotel voted best for service in the United States can be had for as little as $78 a night!
Take Five – A Roundup of Reads from Around the Web
Jan 27, 2011 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week? Networking Techniques, Easy Home Improvements, Measured Savings, Advantages of Taking Longer to Graduate, and Investing vs Gambling...
Money in a Minute: Today’s Top Headlines From the World of Money
Jan 27, 2011 - More jobs are disappearing, Social Security is evaporating, and minivans are being recalled. But there's also good news today – about car loans, smart phones, and football.
AT&T, Verizon: More Pricing Transparency, Please!
Jan 26, 2011 - AT&T and Verizon are quietly changing their wireless plans in ways that may be expensive to subscribers. Consumers Union says they should do a better job of informing their customers.
Mortgage Rates 2011 – Predictions From 6 Experts
Jan 26, 2011 - While housing prices are still dropping, mortgage rates are creeping higher. How high will they go in 2011? Here's Stacy's prediction, along with a round-up of others.
4 Ways to Drink Less Milk, Stay Healthy and Save Money
Jan 26, 2011 - According to new research done by the milk industry, 9 in 10 Americans suffer from malnutrition. Their solution is to drink more milk, but there are plenty of other healthy and cost-effective options.
Money in a Minute – Today’s Headlines From the World of Money
Jan 26, 2011 - Higher chocolate prices ahead, how your name influences the way you shop, the first IRS app and more stories you need to see today.
