Archive for 'Spending'
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Scams
Dec 17, 2012 - It's gift-getting crunch time, but avoid being tricked into buying from unknown retailers or downloading deceptive apps.
8 Reasons Why Pets Make Bad Gifts
Dec 17, 2012 - Before you give someone a pet as a surprise gift this holiday season, think about all of the things that could go wrong.
8 Hidden Holiday Costs and How to Avoid Them
Dec 17, 2012 - Find out which costs are most likely to creep up on you this holiday season and simple ways to keep them under control.
5 Ways for College Students to Stay Financially Fit
Dec 16, 2012 - Think being a college student means being broke? Think again. You can have an awesome life on a shoestring budget.
Winning the Lottery Ruined His Life
Dec 14, 2012 - Jack Whittaker won a $314.9 million jackpot 10 years ago. And despite his altruism, things didn't go well for him.
14 Things to Do if the World Doesn’t End
Dec 14, 2012 - You can use the last days of 2012 to save a lot of money and reduce your stress in 2013 – assuming, of course, there is one.
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Dec 14, 2012 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: holiday scams, tips to get richer in 2013, maintaining motivation, money visualizations, and cheap eats.
15 Worst Gifts for Men
Dec 13, 2012 - There are some gifts that just don't impress men. Read on to know what to avoid.
10 Tips to Maximize Savings on Free Shipping Day
Dec 13, 2012 - Are you a procrastinating shopper? Just have one last gift to buy? Need to buy anything else online? Here's how to ensure it arrives for as little money as possible.
15 Worst Gifts for Women
Dec 12, 2012 - Shopping for that special lady in your life? While no two people are alike, there are probably some things you'll want to skip.
HSBC Pays U.S. Government $1.9 Billion
Dec 11, 2012 - The Department of Justice and U.S. Treasury say the British bank allowed drug cartels to launder major money. HSBC says: Here, we'll make a record settlement.
Is Selling Used Books Illegal?
Dec 11, 2012 - It may be, depending on what the Supreme Court decides next year.
7 Cool Tech Gifts Anyone Will Enjoy
Dec 11, 2012 - You can't go wrong with one of these gift ideas for the tech-savvy.
7 Habits of Highly Frugal People
Dec 11, 2012 - Certain habits can help you accumulate money. Find out if you fall into this category and if you don't, what you can do to be more thrifty.
Science Explains What Gifts People Want
Dec 10, 2012 - Spending more doesn't necessarily mean more appreciation for the gift, research says. Guess what else doesn't matter?
