Archive for November, 2011

13 Smart Things to Do Before Year-End
Nov 30, 2011 - The holidays are a time for bargain shopping and enjoying family, but they're also a good time to start becoming a new, more organized you. Follow these tips to start the new year on the right foot.

10 Tips for Buying an Android – From an Apple Hater
Nov 30, 2011 - I don't have an iPhone, and I'm proud of that fact. Like many folks, I have an Android phone. If you want to avoid the hype and save some money on a great smartphone, here's how to do it.

Light up the Holidays With a Festive Dinner Party on a Budget
Nov 30, 2011 - My holiday mission: a dinner party for 10 for $200 – and everyone will think I spent twice as much.

Today’s Deals: Cyber Week, Scrapbooking, Restaurants, and a Free Photo With Santa
Nov 30, 2011 - Cyber Monday may be over, but Cyber Week deals are still going strong at Amazon, Dickies, Family Christian, Sam's Club, Target, Toys R Us, and Walmart!

Ask Stacy: How Do You Start a Blog?
Nov 29, 2011 - There are lots of ways to earn extra income, from getting a raise to getting a part-time job. This reader is interested in sharing her thoughts for money by creating her own blog. How hard is it?

8 Ways to Donate Online Without Spending an Extra Dime
Nov 29, 2011 - Even if you can’t make cash donations this year, you can still give to charities while you shop for gifts.

Old Bottle Caps Can Mean Free Holiday Gifts
Nov 29, 2011 - Yup, I pick up sticky soda bottles off the street. And I turn them into holiday stocking stuffers – for free.

12 Free Money-Saving Shopping Apps
Nov 29, 2011 - What if your cell phone could save you money instead of just costing you money? These free apps can help you do just that - whether you have an Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia, Palm, Windows Phone, or no smartphone at all.

5 Gift Ideas to Teach Kids About Money
Nov 28, 2011 - While children get more holiday presents than most of us, sometimes they lose interest before the batteries die. Why not give a gift that earns interest, or lasts a lifetime?

7 Tips for Getting Compensated After a Travel Problem
Nov 28, 2011 - The squeaky wheel might get the grease, but the calm complainer gets compensated with free miles or even money.

4 Ways to Look for a New Job – By Looking at Yourself First
Nov 28, 2011 - Hunting for a new job? Let others send out thousands of resumes. Here's how to target your job search with a sniper rifle instead of a shotgun.

Cyber Monday Deals: Clothes, Business Cards, Toys, and Free Hair Care Samples
Nov 28, 2011 - Plus promo codes for Victoria's Secret, Lands' End, Steve Madden, and Origins.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Nov 26, 2011 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web.

The Week in Review: Funny Money Stories
Nov 26, 2011 - Here are some interesting and amusing developments from the past week that aren’t exactly news but might make you smile.

The 12 Scams of Christmas
Nov 25, 2011 - Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.