Archive for 'Around The House'
5 Reasons Online Calculators Don’t Add up
Jan 28, 2011 - I'm a CPA, so I understand the attraction of using a calculator to arrive at a correct conclusion. But the plethora of online calculators these days is doing more to cause confusion than clear it up.
The 10 Golden Rules of Saving on Everything
Jan 28, 2011 - You resolved to save more this year, but it's just not happening. Take heart - it's still early in the year. Use these tips and you're guaranteed to spend less on the things you want.
Paying via Smartphone: Convenience at a Cost?
Jan 27, 2011 - Shifting to a system of virtual money is convenient, but it's been proven that paying with your smartphone leads many to overspend. Six tips to make sure you don't fall into the trap...
Take Five – A Roundup of Reads from Around the Web
Jan 27, 2011 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week? Networking Techniques, Easy Home Improvements, Measured Savings, Advantages of Taking Longer to Graduate, and Investing vs Gambling...
Money in a Minute: Today’s Top Headlines From the World of Money
Jan 27, 2011 - More jobs are disappearing, Social Security is evaporating, and minivans are being recalled. But there's also good news today – about car loans, smart phones, and football.
AT&T, Verizon: More Pricing Transparency, Please!
Jan 26, 2011 - AT&T and Verizon are quietly changing their wireless plans in ways that may be expensive to subscribers. Consumers Union says they should do a better job of informing their customers.
4 Ways to Drink Less Milk, Stay Healthy and Save Money
Jan 26, 2011 - According to new research done by the milk industry, 9 in 10 Americans suffer from malnutrition. Their solution is to drink more milk, but there are plenty of other healthy and cost-effective options.
Resolutions 2011 – 5 Steps to Building a Budget That Works
Jan 17, 2011 - If you've ever tried to stick to a budget and failed at following through, it's because you didn't take one of these steps. Here's how to create a budget that works.
Ask Stacy: What Can I Do With My Timeshare?
Jan 14, 2011 - A timeshare might make sense for a select group of people - but never for anyone who has to borrow the money to purchase or might need to sell someday.
Resolutions 2011 – 5 Steps to Saving More This Year
Jan 14, 2011 - You begin every year by resolving to save more, but it never seems to happen. Why? Because you're skipping at least one of these steps.
The Stella Awards – Truth or Fiction?
Jan 13, 2011 - Did a woman really leave the wheel of her motor home to make a sandwich while traveling 70 miles per hour?
How to Switch Your iPhone From AT&T to Verizon… for Free!
Jan 11, 2011 - If you do it right, switching your AT&T iPhone 4 to a Verizon iPhone 4 is not only free, you can earn an extra $295 doing it! Here's how.
15 Ways You Can Deflate Inflation
Jan 07, 2011 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the way the government measures rising prices. But what's your personal inflation rate?
Why Do Women Find Salad So Funny?
Jan 05, 2011 - My girlfriend tells me that she doesn't often laugh out loud while eating salad alone. But maybe there's something wrong with her, because it appears by looking at stock photos that nearly every other woman does.
How to Make Some Blood Money This Month
Jan 04, 2011 - January is National Blood Donor Month. Here's how to give – and receive.
