Archive for July, 2011
Home Staging and 7 More Ideas That Will Sell Your Home For More
Jul 22, 2011 - It's a tough market for selling houses – one of the worst in a decade. But smart clean-up and redecorating can help you sell faster and for more.
Why Choosing Debit or Credit Is Like Picking Salad Dressing
Jul 21, 2011 - Paper or plastic? Low-fat or low-sodium? Window or aisle? Those are the tough questions in life. Today, we'll help you with credit or debit? And maybe ranch or bleu cheese?
6 Innovative Tricks to Save Time and Money on Airline Travel
Jul 21, 2011 - Airlines profits are up, their prices are up, their fees are up. And that can get a traveler down. Here's how to fight back.
College-Affiliated Credit Cards on the Decline
Jul 21, 2011 - The Penn State Alumni Association received nearly $5 million last year from banks issuing affiliated credit cards. But nationwide, the numbers are nothing to cheer about.
Daily Deals: Hotel Rooms, Printer Paper, Laptop Protection, and a Free Estee Lauder Serum
Jul 20, 2011 - Today's deals include buy-one-get-one-free deals on printer paper, a Blu-ray disc player for more than half off the retail price, and bargains on eyeglasses, water bottles, and housewares.
7 Steps to Switch to a Better Bank
Jul 20, 2011 - Banks are giving us plenty of reasons to switch: higher fees, fewer services, and instability, to name a few. If you're fed up, don't be afraid to make a change – but do it the right way.
The 7 Worst Reward Credit Cards – and What You Can Learn From Them
Jul 20, 2011 - When a credit card claims it offers "rewards," make sure you're the one benefiting from it - and not the credit card company.
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Home?
Jul 19, 2011 - Every homeowner's been there: Should I refinance or not? While both the math and paperwork seem complicated, the decision is often fairly straightforward.
How to Make Great Homemade Yogurt
Jul 19, 2011 - Yogurt's not only good for you - it's easy and inexpensive to make. Here's how.
I Can Hack Into Your Voicemail
Jul 19, 2011 - With the same method used by hackers at News Corp's British tabloid News of the World, I can hack into your cellphone's voicemail. All I need to know is your phone number. It works like this...
Daily Deals: Makeup, Watches, School Uniforms, and Free Crayola Products
Jul 18, 2011 - Find great deals for the kids at Chuck E. Cheese and Toys R Us today. For the adults, today's a great day to save on designer watches, brand-name makeup and body care products, and voice recognition software.
What NOT to Do to Get a Promotion
Jul 18, 2011 - If you already work hard and smart, the secret to getting that promotion from your boss or acceptance from your coworkers might be as simple as looking better.
When Does Food Really Expire?
Jul 18, 2011 - "When in doubt, throw it out." While that sounds like a decidedly unscientific way to approach your groceries, it may be better than relying on "sell-by", "use-by," and other dates stamped on food.
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Jul 16, 2011 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week: money movies, famous farmers markets, vacation budget pitfalls, rolling over 401(k)s, and billionaires who give back.
The Week in Review: Funny Money Stories
Jul 16, 2011 - Here are some interesting and amusing developments from the past week that aren’t exactly news but might make you smile.
