Author: Jim Gold
Jim Gold is a reporter and editor who's covered business and personal finance issues since the stock market crash known as Black Monday - October 22, 1987.
How to Save $500 for Christmas Shopping
Jim Gold on September 14, 2015
A little planning now will lower holiday stress later and even save you money.
10 Automakers to Put This Crash-Prevention System in All New Cars
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
Find out which makers will install Automatic Emergency Breaking as a standard feature, and how this technology could change insurance rates.
Hacker Easily Cracks TSA-Approved Luggage Locks
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
TSA says the purpose of the locks was to provide peace of mind for travelers, but even that function is now in question.
Seattle Teachers Strike Puts 53,000 Students in Limbo
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
Negotiations are to resume Saturday to iron out disputes over teacher pay and other issues. The city’s public schools have been closed for the first three days of the new academic year.
New Rules Will Boost Ailing Credit Scores for Millions
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
If you’re an American with unresolved debt related to medical bills, this could be very good news for you.
Boomers, Gen Xers Say They Aren’t Fiscally Fit For Retirement
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
Health and wealth rank high among concerns in a new survey of two generations closest to retirement age.
Don’t Let Your College Student Fail Money 101
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
A new survey indicates most college students think they know more about how to handle money than they really do. Here’s how to educate them.
Tempted by the New iPhone? 7 Points to Ponder Before You Pay Hundreds
Jim Gold on September 8, 2015
Does the latest Apple offering have new features that justify the upgrade? Here’s how to decide if it’s worth it for you, and — if it is — ways to offset the cost.
Where Is Your Best Spot to Get a Big Job Done?
Jim Gold on September 2, 2015
For many people, too many darned distractions get in the way of doing important work during regular office hours.
9 Top Time-Management Mistakes and 10 Ways to Beat Them
Jim Gold on August 26, 2015
This is the time of year many of us resolve to buckle down and be more productive. Here are some of the secrets to making it happen.
Could It Be? Frugality Is a Fall Fashion for Kids?
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
Money does not grow on trees. That’s a lesson that today’s young shoppers seem to have learned from their recession-scarred parents.
FTC Orders Refunds for Customers Duped by ‘Speech’ Pills
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
Dietary supplements were marketed as treatment for kids’ speaking disorders associated with autism. Sound too good to be true?
Most Working Parents Say They Work From Desire, Not Just Need
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
A survey challenges the assumption that parents seeking work flexibility aren’t truly committed to their careers.
E-Coupons, Apps, Loyalty: 11 Tips to Maximize Grocery Savings
Jim Gold on August 13, 2015
Here’s a rundown of the savings and discounts you can get at the supermarket checkout. Mix and match to bag serious savings.
Can New Rules Keep Financial Advisers on Your Side?
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
Rules being debated on Capitol Hill could affect your retirement investments.
Consumers Bilked in Credit Card Rate Scam to Get Refunds
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
FTC finds telemarketer Innovative Wealth Builders and partner company IRN Payment Systems a little too innovative in their pursuit of profits.
AT&T Rolling Out Cut-Rate Deal Bundling DirecTV and Wireless
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
With its takeover of DirecTV, AT&T is taking on cable rivals with a television-plus-wireless deal it says will add up to big savings for customers.
Top 25 Companies With the Most Work-From-Home Jobs
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
Thinking about working from home? Here are the top 25 employers with the most available remote positions, according to FlexJobs.
Tricks of the Trade: Secrets the Cruise Lines Don’t Want You to Know
Jim Gold on July 24, 2015
Cruise ships remain hugely popular getaways, but confusing pricing and nickel-and-dime fees can dampen the experience. Try these tips to help you save on the high seas.
7 Work-From-Home Hacks to Keep Your Job on Track
Jim Gold on July 23, 2015
Working from home may sound ideal, but you need to plan ways to avoid distractions (pets, visitors, snacks, chores … ) and stay focused on your job.
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