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Swipe Fees: Banks Win, Stores Lose
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2011
The banks were expecting bad news today as the Federal Reserve stood poised to radically reduce the fees they collect for processing debit cards. But what they got instead was proof that massive lobbying pays off.
Walmart Rolls Back Gas Prices 10 Cents a Gallon
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2011
If you live in one of 18 states, for the next 3 months you’ll probably find the cheapest gas in town at Wal-Mart.
Wednesday’s Deals: Office Supplies, Pet Supplies, Party Supplies, and 14 Free MP3s
Karla Bowsher on June 29, 2011
Independence Day may not be till next week, but some of the summer’s biggest sales have already started for brands like HP, GNC, Chico’s, and Under Armour.
New Patent Law: Patently Unfair?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2011
Changing the way patents are handed out could result in a more efficient, faster, and less expensive process: something that could create jobs and enhance America’s global competitiveness. Too bad it might crush the little guy.
Monday’s Deals: Pet Food, Fast Food, Restaurants, and Free Lemonade
Karla Bowsher on August 10, 2011
Today’s delicious deals will save everywhere from Waffle House and Boston Market to Red Lobster and California Pizza Kitchen.
4 Sites to Check Before Buying a New Car
Michael Koretzky on June 27, 2011
Last week, J.D. Power and Associates released its annual “Initial Quality Study,” and the hype is continuing right through this week. But there’s some news the carmakers don’t want you to know – like overall quality is declining.
In Despair About the Economy? Read This!
Michael Koretzky on June 24, 2011
Times are tough these days, but apparently, they were in the old days, too. We just don’t remember. Here’s a quick look at sound bites from long ago that could have been uttered on last night’s news.
Friday’s Deals: Clothing, Meds, Party Supplies, and Free Tacos
Karla Bowsher on June 24, 2011
Dinner deals? Christian coupons? Video game savings? Clothing bargains for females of every size – including $2 tank tops? It’s all here.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on June 24, 2011
In today’s news: Oil prices will plunge further with strategic release, fixed mortgages stay fixed, Google may be in oodles of trouble, Toyota trumps Ford, and the IRS has a heart.
10 New (and Free) High-Tech Money Tools
B.T. Ballenger on March 3, 2021
Technology improves at a dizzying – and expensive – pace. But not all tech costs money. Some of the latest web apps can save you some.
Turning Video Gaming Into a Career
Dan Schointuch on June 23, 2011
Believe it or not, you can get paid to do what you love…play video games! Here are six ways you can make money by playing games.
5 Tips to Beat Bad Service – and Get Freebies
Karla Bowsher on June 23, 2011
A recent Consumer Reports survey found that two-thirds of us have been so ticked off by poor customer service that we’ve walked out of a store. Here’s how to make your complaints heard – and to convert complaints into free goodies.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on June 23, 2011
In today’s news: The economy isn’t looking so hot, homes are selling for cash, Apple will update the iPhone, GM recalls crossovers, troop withdrawals won’t save all that much, and two office supply stores might merge.
Wednesday’s Deals: Shoes, Housewares, Toys, and Free Cheesecake
Karla Bowsher on June 22, 2011
Today’s deals also include big price cuts on clothing, women’s jewelry starting at just $10, and a printer that will pay for itself.
5 Classic Cars for Less Than $15,000
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 22, 2011
It’s entirely possible to find a car that’s a blast to drive, turns heads, costs less than most new cars and does something amazing: goes up in value.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on June 22, 2011
In today’s news: Home sales drop, FCC takes aim at “cramming,” the Fed is likely to keep stimulating the economy, the lack of NFL football is hurting more than players and owners, and Verizon will start charging more for data.
Ask Stacy: Are Money Market Accounts Safe?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
How are the words “money market” like the word “dolphin?” Answer: both are labels that represent two completely different things. Whether you’re a fisherman or an investor, you need to know the difference.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on June 21, 2011
In today’s news: Stocks rebound in a big way, Wal-Mart gets a big break, eco-minded states suffer a big disappointment, the world’s fastest computer has a big lead over all the others, and foreign investment is up big.
Study: Cable Boxes Use More Power Than Refrigerators
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
Hate the cable company? Now you have something new to complain about. Turns out that not only is your cable bill too high, your set-top boxes are power pigs.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 7, 2020
In today’s news: Misery is at a record high, a new passenger jet debuts, Social Security may not be secure, China has housing problems, and hydrogen cars may be stuck in “park.”
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