Archive for July, 2011
The Week in Review: Funny Money Stories
Jul 30, 2011 - Here are some interesting and amusing developments from the past week that aren’t exactly news but might make you smile.
Money Tips for the College-Bound
Jul 30, 2011 - If you're got a student heading off to college in the fall, read these tips for a quick class on managing student money.
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Jul 30, 2011 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week: working with the dead, drinking basil, frugal foods that taste good, things you shouldn't tell your kids, and retiring to places you probably never thought about.
GOP Refuses Tax Hikes for Oil Companies – Exxon Makes $10 Billion in 3 Months
Jul 29, 2011 - Thanks to the deadlock on the debt ceiling debate, one of the most profitable companies in the world is getting richer as the rest of us get poorer. It didn't have to be this way.
Is Dental Insurance Worth It? 5 Ways to Save on Care
Jul 29, 2011 - Dental coverage is usually separate from health insurance, and your employer may not offer it. If that's the case, is it worth getting? At least one dentist says no.
Saving Green by Growing Your Own Vegetables
Jul 29, 2011 - Money doesn't grow on trees, but you can save a lot of it by growing your own veggies. Here's a quick overview on how to garden even if you don't have a green thumb.
Daily Deals: Hooters, HP, Bath & Body Works, and Free Android Apps
Jul 29, 2011 - Today's deals include six free Android apps, six restaurants plus dessert, all things Hewlett-Packard, and a free regular-size body care item from Bath & Body works.
How The Debt Ceiling Debate Affects Your Money
Jul 28, 2011 - While some ceilings are interesting to ponder, many Americans aren't interested in thinking about our nation's debt ceiling. Here's why they should.
How to Read Beauty Product Labels
Jul 28, 2011 - If you've ever bought a personal care product because you thought it was natural, hypoallergenic, or wouldn't cause your toddler to cry in the bath, you've probably wasted your money.
5 Saving Tips From a Starving Student
Jul 28, 2011 - A new college school year is right around the corner, and so are new tuition hikes and budget cutbacks. Here's how one senior suggests stretching your higher-education dollar.
4 Reasons to Get Rid of the Penny
Jul 28, 2011 - The United States would save money - and we'd all save a lot of headaches - if Congress would finally kill the penny.
Five Funny Debt Ceiling Videos
Jul 27, 2011 - Humor can help when looking at a problem by taking some of the emotional heat out of what should be a rational debate. So I scoured the web and found 5 funny videos that should help lighten the mood.
Are Tattoos at Work OK? Advice for the Inked
Jul 27, 2011 - While tattoos are becoming more mainstream, they can still put a damper on your career. Here are some fun facts about tattoos, along with some advice that will help you get ahead and stay there.
5 Travel-Hacking Tips – and One That’s No More
Jul 27, 2011 - "Travel hacking" is sort of like computer hacking – it's a way around the rules that airlines impose on racking up free miles. Is it ethical? Not always. But unlike computer hacking, it's legal.
Daily Deals: Shoes, Sub Sandwiches, Video Gaming, and a Free Kids Cookbook
Jul 27, 2011 - Today's deals also include tires, car rentals, beauty products, Christian books and gifts, and free theme park admission for military families.
