Archive for 'Family'
How a Pet Easter Bunny Can Cost You Thousands
Mar 29, 2012 - Thinking about giving the kids a pet rabbit as an Easter gift this year? It'll cost you a lot more than the sticker price. Experts say pet rabbits live about 10 years and cost about $7,000 total.
7 Tips to Pay Less for Health Insurance
Mar 26, 2012 - Health insurance policies – and their premiums – vary widely. But you have more control over your costs and coverage than you might think.
Can the Tooth Fairy Predict the Economy?
Mar 13, 2012 - A dental insurer believes "the value of a lost tooth is closely related to the U.S. economy." But the going rate for lost baby teeth dropped 42 cents in the past year. Maybe the tooth fairy expects another recession?
If Lady Gaga Were a Personal Finance Blogger…
Mar 07, 2012 - Yes, you CAN learn something from Lady Gaga. And no, it's not how to buy a wardrobe on the cheap.
Leap Year Trivia: 11 Things You Didn’t Know
Feb 28, 2012 - Women proposing to men. An extra paycheck at the end of the year. What's going on? Tomorrow is Leap Day. Read on for more weirdness.
7 Jobs Where You Can Find Love – and What They Pay
Feb 10, 2012 - One website points out some jobs naturally lend themselves to dating – jobs that are social and involve a captive audience. But what do they make?
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.
