Archive for 'Family'
8 Sexy Tips for Valentine’s Day Savings
Feb 01, 2012 - There's nothing sexier than a mate with money. And you'll have more of it by using these simple tips to get maximum romance with minimum cash.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Get Ahead on $26,000 a Year?
Jan 31, 2012 - This reader appreciates tips on spending less, but what he really wants to know is, "How can I make more?" Here's what I think...what about you?
Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together
Jan 25, 2012 - About to lose your job with no emergency fund in sight? Time to put your life in "safe mode."
How I Wiped Out $37,000 of Debt in One Year
Jan 18, 2012 - You don't need to be a financial expert to fix your finances. You just have take an honest look at yourself and get started. It worked for this Money Talks News reader and it can work for you.
How Misplaced Priorities Lead to Lame Excuses
Jan 12, 2012 - We can complain and make excuses, but our spending habits reveal our priorities in life. When we're in a tight spot, it's usually because we've misplaced our priorities.
How to Unload Unwanted Gift Cards
Jan 10, 2012 - Gift cards can make great gifts, but they're also the best bad gift you can get someone – because they're easy to convert into cold, hard cash.
How Being Absent-Minded Resulted in a $2,750 Year-End Windfall
Jan 05, 2012 - Can you really pay for your vacations by taking care of your health? I do!
4 Steps to Take as Soon as You Say ‘I Don’t’
Jan 04, 2012 - Breaking up is hard to do – but you can at least make the money part easier. Remember these financial steps during your divorce, and a tough time will go much smoother.
Gee, Thanks: 4 Presumptuous Gifts That Can Strain a Budget
Dec 29, 2011 - Should you look a gift horse in the mouth? Yes, when it's these awful gifts that'll actually cost you money.
Getting in Shape Without the Gym
Dec 28, 2011 - It's that time of year again - when you want to slim down, but often end up trimming your wallet more than your waistline. Forget the gym - watch this fitness expert as she gives you the how-to on getting in shape at home or anywhere.
Finding Unclaimed Cash
Dec 23, 2011 - Looking for some money to pay holiday bills? Instead of checking for coins under the couch, start by checking the Web.
10 Tips to Safely Save on Prescriptions
Dec 22, 2011 - Do you pay an insurance copay for generic medications? Fill your prescriptions at Kmart or Walgreens? Buy a one-month supply of pills? If so, you could be overpaying. To find the lowest price on meds, use the same tips medical professionals offer their patients and families.
Cheapest Overnight Shipping
Dec 21, 2011 - Think Fedex, UPS and the Post Office are all the same? Not even close.
No Joy in Mudville: Teaching My Son About Payback Periods
Dec 15, 2011 - Saving money is no game. And teaching your children the value of money isn't going to win their appreciation. But it's still worth the effort.
Are Concierge Doctors Worth the Price?
Dec 14, 2011 - Some people are VIPs – very important patients, who get more attention from their doctor with less waiting. As you might imagine, there's a price to pay. Is it worth it?
