Month: September 2012
How Much Bad Service Should I Put Up With?
Guest Blogger on September 26, 2012
A reader asks about how to receive better customer service from the cable company. The answer? You might not be able to. But there’s still a happy ending.
More Die From Suicide Than Wrecks
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2012
According to new research, suicide became the leading cause of injury-related death in 2009 and it’s probably underreported.
Do Copyright Exceptions Help or Hurt?
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2012
A new Australian study suggests gentler copyright laws could boost the economy there. The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that’s true in the U.S., too.
Toys “R” Us is Hiring
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2012
The toy chain will add 45,000 seasonal workers at stores and distribution centers nationwide.
It’s National Voter Registration Day
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2012
Are you registered to vote? What about everyone you know? This is the easiest way to do it, and get your friends and family to.
Discover to Refund $200 Million
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2012
Have you purchased Discover credit card protection or credit monitoring since December 2007? You might be getting some money back.
The Best Layaway Plans for the 2012 Holidays
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2012
Several companies have improved their layaway plans for the 2012 holiday shopping season, which means it’s easier to tell the good plans from the costly ones.
Ask Stacy: Is Peer-to-Peer Lending a Pyramid Scheme?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 25, 2012
Peer-to-peer lending is all the rage, and for good reason: It offers borrowers access to low-cost money and investors high-interest returns. But what if it’s all a Ponzi scheme?
Review: Disney’s Premier Visa Card
Jason Steele on September 25, 2012
Disney offers a credit card that earns rewards and offers discounts. But should you carry a mouse in your wallet?
Do You Have a Fragmented Credit Report?
Guest Blogger on September 25, 2012
You can have three credit reports from one credit agency. It sounds crazy, but it happens. And it’s not a good thing.
Consumer Alert: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter
Brandon Ballenger on September 24, 2012
The FDA warns Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter may cause a salmonella infection.
The Android Answer to Siri
Brandon Ballenger on September 24, 2012
Android smartphone users now have a free, powerful voice assistant app working hard to rival Apple’s.
The State of Checking Accounts
Brandon Ballenger on September 24, 2012
A new survey takes a look at trends in banking fees and what it takes to keep a free account.
The 20 Worst Possible Banking PINs
Brandon Ballenger on September 24, 2012
Avoid easily guessed passwords. Out of nearly 3.4 million four-digit PINs studied, 1234, 7777, and 6969 were among the most popular.
Get Girl Scout Coins
Brandon Ballenger on September 24, 2012
Coin collectors take note: a special edition Girl Scouts silver dollar is coming out next year. 350,000 will be made.
The 7 Smartest Ways to Borrow
Renee Morad on September 24, 2012
Need some extra cash? Here are the lowest-cost ways to find it.
Which Internet Streaming Device is Best for Your TV?
Angela Colley on September 24, 2012
You don’t have to pay for cable to get good TV. These streaming devices deliver instant movies and TV shows to your big screen, but which one is best?
16 Tips to Make Haggling Work for You
Guest Blogger on September 24, 2012
If you haggle only at car dealers, yard sales, and flea markets, you’re leaving money on the table.
JetBlue Offers Free Wi-Fi
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2012
Finally an airline has recognized that offering something free – that travelers want, no less – might be a great idea.
Could Mortgage Rates Hit 2 percent?
Dan Schointuch on September 21, 2012
With mortgage interest rates matching or beating their record lows, there’s never been a better time to finance a house. But will rates fall further?
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