Life or Debt: The Money Talks Blog
Ask Stacy: Do I Have Too Many Credit Cards?
Posted on 29. Oct, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Oct 29 - Reader question: I've got 10 credit cards, most with zero balances. I'd like to close some - but won't that hurt my credit score?
Monday’s Money Deals: Office Supplies, Home Decor, and Free Underwear
Posted on 25. Oct, 2010 by Brandon Ballenger.
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Oct 25 - Stock up on printing paper and bottled water for cheap, then get underwear and perfume samples for free with this week's deals.
Ask Stacy: Should I Shun Stocks and Buy Bonds?
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Michael Koretzky.
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Oct 21 - Having no money in these volatile economic times is stressful – but so is having some money and not knowing where to invest it.
Toothbrushes and Toilet Paper – from Amazon.com?
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Michael Koretzky.
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Oct 21 - You can shop for groceries and toiletries online - and, believe it or not, pay less than you would from local grocery and drug stores.
Ask Stacy: Why Do Good Borrowers Get Punished?
Posted on 15. Oct, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Oct 15 - Sheila makes all her mortgage payments, but nobody will allow her to refinance her underwater mortgage. How come there's no help for people who do the right thing?
Don’t Be Afraid to Save On Halloween
Posted on 15. Oct, 2010 by Brandon Ballenger.
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Oct 15 - You don't need a financial fright to have fun with Halloween. Stacy finds out the most popular costumes for the season and gives advice for saving on spooks.
5 Tips to Save on Rent
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by Brandon Ballenger.
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Oct 14 - Rental occupancy is way up — your savings on rent should be, too. Here's some advice to help the cost of your rent make less of a dent.
Monday’s Money Deals: Home Theater, Patio and Free Cookies
Posted on 11. Oct, 2010 by Brandon Ballenger.
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Oct 11 - Entertain guests with a new patio furniture set and entertain yourself with new speakers or a digital receiver for your home theater set-up. We've spotted deals on antivirus software and food - and some cool free stuff.
7 Tips to Conserve Heat and Money This Winter
Posted on 03. Oct, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Oct 03 - Ready for winter? Here are a few ideas to keep the cold out and the savings in this season.
Ask Stacy: My Wife Ran Up My Credit Cards Without Telling Me
Posted on 03. Oct, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Oct 03 - My wife ran up my credit cards behind my back - now we've got debts we can't pay. What should I do?
Followup – What’s in a (Brand) Name?
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Sep 30 - Manufacturers of brand-name grocery store items are getting concerned about competition from store brands – with good reason.
September 29th is National Coffee Day: Here’s Where to Get a Free Cup
Posted on 28. Sep, 2010 by Michael Koretzky.
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Sep 28 - Every day is a holiday somewhere. But for stressed-out workers, today means great deals on the drink that keeps America going. Here's where to find yours free.
Monday’s Money Deal: Online Grocery Coupons
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Sep 27 - Like everything else online, searching for grocery coupons can score you a deal or a scam. Best bet: Stick the big sites. Here's a list that will help net you deals without potential malware, adware or other net-based nastiness.
Ask Stacy: Is All That Glitters Golden?
Posted on 24. Sep, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Sep 24 - This week we have some questions about whether to invest in gold, grills or dishwashers.
For National Coupon Month – a Contrarian View
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by Michael Koretzky.
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Sep 21 - September is National Coupon Month. But don't believe the hype – not all advice about coupons is worth your time.
