Posts by Michael Koretzky
Holiday Spending Up, But So Are Last-Minute Gifts
Dec 16, 2010 - With only one big shopping weekend left before Christmas, only 2 in 10 Americans have finished their holiday shopping. The rest? Eh, they're not worried...
3 Golden Rules for Selling Your Gold Jewelry and Coins
Dec 16, 2010 - If you own gold jewelry or coins and want to sell, be careful: Scams abound. Here's how to make sure you don't get tarnished in a gold transaction.
Take a Memo: More Secretaries to be Hired in 2011?
Dec 15, 2010 - While the experts are generally skeptical about the employment picture for next year, at least one new report says secretaries should find more work in 2011.
3 Ways Women Can Drive a Hard Bargain at the Car Dealership
Dec 15, 2010 - Everyone knows that car dealers take advantage of women shoppers during negotiations, right? Wrong, says new research. Women often get the exact same price.
What Do 8-Year-Olds Want to Buy?
Dec 14, 2010 - In a new poll about brand names, children rated the brands that mean the most to them. Some are easy to guess. Others are shocking.
Would You Spend $1,500 to See a College Football Game?
Dec 14, 2010 - College football fans who want to attend their school's bowl games are going to pay pay mightily for their loyalty.
9 Ways to Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season
Dec 14, 2010 - Don't let phishers, hackers, and scammers take advantage of your holiday good will this Christmas season. Here's how to protect yourself.
Home Values Plummet, But Opinions about Home Ownership Don’t
Dec 13, 2010 - The housing crisis has taken its toll on homeowners - but not, apparently, on our opinion about home ownership. Not yet, anyway.
5 Tips for Many Happy (Gift) Returns
Dec 10, 2010 - Black Friday and Cyber Monday were just a couple weeks ago, but already our holiday thoughts have turned to, "What happens if I get a gift I don't want?"
Top 5 Gearhead Gifts for Under $100
Dec 09, 2010 - If you have a friend or family member who likes to work on their car, here are some desirable and affordable gifts for them.
6 Stress-Free Tips for Holiday Travel With the Kids
Dec 09, 2010 - The holidays are a wonderful time to be with family. But let's face it, traveling with children can be a chore. Here's how to de-stress.
5 Ways to Impress Your Kids for Less This Holiday Season
Dec 09, 2010 - When it comes to holiday gifts, you don't have to blow your budget to wow your children. Here's some proven advice.
No Economic Hangover Here: We’re Spending More on Booze
Dec 08, 2010 - For those who sell beer, wines, and mixed drinks, it seems happy days are here again.
11 Promising Jobs for 2011
Dec 07, 2010 - Some of the best-paying jobs, and the ones most in demand for next year, are in careers you've probably never heard of.
5 Tips for Deducting Holiday Giving
Dec 07, 2010 - If you don't obey these IRS rules for deductions, being in a charitable mood in December could lead to a horrible mood swing next April.
