Archive for February, 2011
5 Reasons NOT to Buy an Electric Car
Feb 28, 2011 - There’s a buzz about electric cars, but even their owners have some words of warning.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 28, 2011
Feb 28, 2011 - In today's headlines: Warren Buffett is positive about the recovery even as a new government report announces budgets cuts are slowing it down; Google changed its search rankings and Geither wants to change the tax code; and GM makes its first annual profit in 7 years.
5 Tips to Avoid Job-Jeopardizing Online Blunders
Feb 28, 2011 - Do you check your email during conference calls? Have you ever vented about your boss on Facebook? If so, be sure to read these tips before your next e-gaffe impacts your career.
Monday’s Money Deals: Faucets, Tech, and Free Food
Feb 28, 2011 - This week, we found discounts of at least 40 percent on MP3 players, iPhone accessories, candles, wallets, sticky notes, and more.
Take 5: This Week’s Blogger Roundup
Feb 27, 2011 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week: making corsages out of denim, catching mice with beer, the ABCs of contracts, making free phone calls, and check yourself before you wreck your electronics.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 25, 2011
Feb 25, 2011 - In today's news: The sky's the limit for airfare and oil prices, Toyota's recalling another 2 million cars, widespread foreclosures are still a bargain, and Brits are trying out breast milk ice cream.
Taxes 2011 – 3 Steps to Convert This Year’s Refund Into Next Year’s Tax Credit
Feb 25, 2011 - What if you could take this year's tax refund, spend every dime, then get it all back, plus 30 percent? Impossible? Not at all. Read on...
Ask Stacy: When is it OK to Walk Away?
Feb 25, 2011 - This reader is unemployed, has a home that's seriously underwater, and has $35,000 worth of credit card debt that she can't pay. What would you advise?
It’s “America Saves” Week: Our 10 Favorite Savings Posts
Feb 24, 2011 - Welcome to America Saves Week 2011. Are you doing your part by setting some money aside? If not, here's some help.
Attractive Rewards Still Available on Some Debit Cards
Feb 24, 2011 - While banks have been slicing rewards on debit cards, there are still some good ones out there - here are two examples.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 24, 2011
Feb 24, 2011 - In today's headlines: The government may be heading for a shutdown and gas may be heading to $5 a gallon, but consumer confidence is high and retirement savings are growing.
The 10 Most Outrageous Excuses for Being Late to Work
Feb 24, 2011 - While the recession has cut down on employees being tardy, it hasn't put a dent in the dumb excuses they give their bosses.
CARD Act One Year Later: Are We Better Off?
Feb 23, 2011 - The CARD Act is approaching its first birthday, and many are calling the law a major success for consumers. But some think the celebration is a bit overdone.
Taxes 2011 – 10 Dumb Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
Feb 23, 2011 - It's not often in life that we get lump sums of cash, and the temptation is great to do the wrong thing. In case you're not quite sure what the wrong thing is, here's a quick checklist.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 23, 2011
Feb 23, 2011 - In today's headlines: Many housing markets hit record lows, credit card rate hikes and fees fall, stockholders in HP and Barnes & Noble lose big, and the government's investigating Toyota again.
