Archive for September, 2011

Daily Deals: Shoes, Power Tools, Board Games, and Free Cookbooks
Sep 22, 2011 - Today's deals also include fall-weather clothing, free chocolate-covered fruit, diapers, and coupons for Jamba Juice, LongHorn Steakhouse, Off Broadway Shoes, and Office Depot.

Top 5 Cash-Back Credit Cards
Sep 22, 2011 - Cash-back credit cards aren't as exciting – or profitable – as other reward cards. But if you're frustrated with figuring out all the rules that govern your points, it might make sense to opt for one of these.

How Feeding My Dogs Raw Meat Saves Money
Sep 21, 2011 - It sounds radical, and it is controversial. But can feeding your dog a diet of raw meat save you money? And can it save your dog's health?

7 Common Counterfeits – and How to Avoid Getting Burned
Sep 21, 2011 - Some counterfeit products cost thousands (like Rolexes), and some are free (like coupons). But all of them can cost you time and money. Here's how to spot the fakes.

Daily Deals: Photos, Women’s Clothing, Appliances, and a Free Waffle
Sep 21, 2011 - Today's deals include clothes for women of all sizes, Kenmore appliances, a label maker, and a 3D Blu-ray player, and coupons for waffles, subs, and Sweet Tomatoes.

5 Smart Uses for Credit Cards
Sep 21, 2011 - Credit cards have gotten a bad rap, but depending on how they're used, they can be a consumer's friend. Here are some reasons you shouldn't leave home without them.

Ask Stacy: What’s With Credit Card Minimums?
Sep 20, 2011 - We've all seen the signs at the cash register: "Minimum credit card transaction $10." Is this legal? In the past, no. Now, yes. Here's a quick primer on changes in banking laws and how they affect you.

How to Save Some Bread by Buying Day-Old Bread
Sep 20, 2011 - I'm proud to say I eat old bread, and prouder to say I save a lot that way. I call it "calypso bread."

4 Reasons to Try Google Flights
Sep 20, 2011 - There are a lot of variables in getting the best airfare, and comparison sites use different methods to hunt for them. But Google's new tool has a smart approach that's worth a look.

The Most Expensive Colleges in the United States
Sep 20, 2011 - For those students and parents now taking out loans and writing checks to the colleges of their choice, here's some soothing news: It could have been worse. Check out the list of America's most expensive colleges and universities.

Secrets to Success, Part 1: Connecting Your Goals to Your Core Values
Sep 19, 2011 - From losing weight to saving more, goals are the way to get things done. So why are they so hard to stick to? Here's Part 1 in a series about overcoming the obstacles that keep you from following through.

6 Tips to Taking a Renter Into Your Home
Sep 19, 2011 - It's one thing to own rental property. It's quite another to rent out a floor in your own home. Learn some key lessons this couple found out the hard way.

Daily Deals: Sapphires, Candles, Office Supplies, and Free Dance Music
Sep 19, 2011 - Today's deals also include Belkin electronics and Verizon Wireless phones, gel pens and packaging tape, Boston Market and Papa Murphy's Pizza, and all things Puma.

How to Find the Right Gym or Get Fit on Your Own
Sep 19, 2011 - Trying to make exercise part of your daily routine? A gym may not be the answer, but if it is, find one that's a good "fit."

The Week in Review: Funny Money Stories
Sep 17, 2011 - Here are some interesting and amusing developments from the past week that aren’t exactly news but might make you smile.