Archive for April, 2011
Rate Report: The Week’s Best Deals on Loans and Savings
Apr 20, 2011 - Most people spend more time shopping for milk than shopping for the best rates on savings, credit cards, or loans. Are you earning as much as you can while paying as little as possible? Here's how to find out in less than a minute.
Buying a House? Pick the Right Pros
Apr 20, 2011 - Real estate pros can make home buying easier and, ultimately, cheaper — if you pick the right ones. We talk to two experts to see who they'd look for if they weren't experts themselves.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Apr 20, 2011 - In today's news: Your state of employment depend on the state you live in, more new homes are being built, gold cracks the $1,500 barrier, BMW gets electric, and computer tablet sales are set to explode.
Wednesday Deals: Shoes, Clothes, Perfume, and Free Coffee
Apr 20, 2011 - For the ladies, shoes, clothes, and beauty supplies are now on clearance at 30-70 percent off. For the non-fashionistas, we've got deals on shampoo, coffee, delivery and dine-in meals, and even cat food. But most expire within the next day or three, so don't wait to cash in.
4 Tips to Lower the Rising Cost of Car Ownership
Apr 19, 2011 - According to AAA, it's more costly to own and operate a vehicle than it was last year. They blame gas, tires, and depreciation - but we have tips to save on all three.
Why It Might Be Time to Leave Your Bank – and 3 Steps to Replace It
Apr 19, 2011 - As more banks increase their fees and create new ones, more and more consumers are ready to switch. Here's where they're taking their business - and how you can find a new bank too.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Apr 19, 2011 - In today's news: Economists are looking up, gas prices are still going up, the nation's credit ratings might go down, the FBI shuts down poker websites, and robots brave Japan's nuclear stations.
Money in a Minute: Special Tax Edition
Apr 19, 2011 - As you probably already know, yesterday was Tax Day. Here are the most interesting headlines about income taxes from around the web.
Monday’s Money Deals: Washers, Memory Cards, and Lots of Free Stuff
Apr 18, 2011 - Taxes are due, it's National Park Week, and there are lots of freebies out there today. Here's where to find them, along with savings on a kiddie pool, swimwear, jewelry and more.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Apr 18, 2011 - In today's news: Saudis cut oil production, Greenspan says tax cuts need to lapse, Bank of America isn't banking on big profits, e-books outsell paper ones, and a list of cars that go fast for cheap.
25 Bizarre Scholarships
Apr 18, 2011 - Many students go into debt for college, even though philanthropists give away billions every year. Think there aren't any scholarships for you? Think again - even making a peanut butter sandwich could be worth 25 grand.
The Week in Review: Funny Money Stories
Apr 16, 2011 - Here are some interesting and amusing developments from the past week that aren't exactly news, but might make you smile.
Take Five: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Apr 16, 2011 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week: figuring out if a rebate is worth mailing it in, figuring out if it's always worth trying to save a few cents, what DieHard is really supposed to mean, Easter baskets for grown-ups, and whether online degrees are worth it.
7 Tips to Save on Easter
Apr 15, 2011 - Holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends. But whether you're hosting a party or just dying some eggs, there are ways to trim the costs without trimming the fun.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 15, 2011
Apr 15, 2011 - In today's news: More Americans than ever aren't saving for retirement, more aren't working, foreclosures are down, prepaid card usage is up, and the white iPhone may finally arrive.
