Archive for 'Spending'

9 Reasons It’s Good to Get Older
Jan 08, 2013 - With age comes wisdom – but age also comes with plenty of perks and discounts.

What It’s Like to Be a Billionaire
Jan 08, 2013 - For the wealthiest people in the world, splurging on a $2 million vacation home would be like you and me spending $4.28.

The Best Things to Buy in January
Jan 07, 2013 - Look for deals on fitness gear, HDTVs, laptops, and furniture.

15 Ways to Make Up for Higher Taxes
Jan 04, 2013 - All holidays have to end – including the payroll tax holiday. If you make $50,000 a year, increased Social Security withholding means you'll take home $1,000 less in 2013 than you did last year. How can you make up the shortfall? Let's count the ways.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Jan 04, 2013 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: tips for an organized year, bargain-hunting resolutions, six-figure jobs without a degree, money arguments in relationships, and states with the lowest cost of living.

Justin Bieber Promotes Prepaid Debit Card
Jan 03, 2013 - Justin Bieber has become the latest celebrity to enter the prepaid debit card market. Here's what you should know before you offer to foot the bill.

Resolutions 2013: 7 Steps to Save More
Jan 03, 2013 - If putting more money in the bank is a top priority for you in the new year, read on for some simple ways to make it happen.

Best Warehouse Store: BJ’s, Costco or Sam’s Club?
Jan 03, 2013 - We compare the big three warehouse clubs and rank them on everything from locations to prices.

How Accurate Are Food Labels?
Jan 01, 2013 - Tests on over 600 products show nutrition info is often well off the mark about the amount of fats, sugars, and nutrients.

Canned Food: More Food or Water?
Dec 31, 2012 - If you think potato chip bags are bad, wait until you see this.

How to Get the Best Books of 2012 for Less
Dec 31, 2012 - Find out where to get this year's best-sellers for a bargain.

Gift Card Sales Keep Climbing
Dec 28, 2012 - Estimates say more than four in five Americans bought a gift card this year and over $110 billion was spent on them.

Budget-Friendly Bubbly for the New Year
Dec 28, 2012 - Have yet to stock up on Champagne for the New Year? Pop the cork with delicious bottles of sparkling wine. Here are some suggestions for bubbles without the high price.

7 Controversial Celebrity Endorsements
Dec 28, 2012 - Beyonce Knowles-Carter is being pressured to end a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with Pepsi. She's not alone. Here are more examples of celebs who got heat for products they backed, and companies that got heat for the superstars they chose.