3 Golden Rules for Selling Your Gold Jewelry and Coins

on December 19, 2011

If you own gold jewelry or coins and want to sell, be careful: Scams abound. Here’s how to make sure you don’t get tarnished in a gold transaction.

A Man’s Guide to Buying Diamonds in 5 Simple Steps

on December 17, 2010

There are as many facets to the diamond-buying decision. But you can make the process less stressful by learning a little before you venture out. Here’s everything you need to know, told by someone who’s been there.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Looming

on December 17, 2010

How can a holiday that falls on the same day every year so easily creep up and surprise you? If you’re sending presents, you’re running out of time.

Incoming Chair of Banking Committee Says Regulators Should Serve Banks

on November 7, 2012

One would think that regulators are supposed to oversee the companies they regulate. But the incoming chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Spencer Bachus apparently has a different idea.

Barron’s Jumps on Corning Bandwagon

on December 17, 2010

Turns out that the highly-respected investment magazine Barron’s likes one of the same stocks I do for the exact same reasons. They even have the same price target. The only difference between their article and mine? I liked the stock of the LCD glass-maker 3 months and 3 points before they did.

Wreck Your Car in the Big Apple, Get a Big Bill From the Fire Department

on December 17, 2010

New York City may soon start charging motorists up to $500 if the fire department shows up at the scene of a traffic accident. Other cities are already doing something similar. More fallout from driving municipal budgets into a ditch?

Health Care Without Insurance – Medi-Share

on February 19, 2011

Cheaper alternatives to traditional health insurance are out there, if you know where to look. Example? Cost-sharing arrangements managed by Christian groups.

Monday’s Money Deals: Cameras, Leather, and Free Excedrin

on June 24, 2011

It’s your last chance to buy online in time for Christmas, unless you want to trade savings for speedy shipping. Check out these deals on cameras, leather jackets, chocolate and more.

Foreclosure Rip-offs – First the Banks, Now the Lawyers?

on November 7, 2012

In prior stories, we’ve covered blatant rule violations by lenders and the lawyers they hired to process foreclosures. Turns out some of the lawyers defending hapless homeowners may also be more interested in money than justice.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Work from Home without Getting Worked Over?

on January 31, 2018

Can you really make money working from home? Sure, but it’ll take some work to separate the scams from the scores.

Bush Cut Compromise Hurts the Poor, Fattens the Rich

on December 10, 2010

If the proposed compromise preserving the Bush Tax Cuts moves forward as agreed, it will benefit the wealthy a lot more than it will the working poor.

28 Ways to Save on Gas You Already Know – And Maybe One You Don’t

on March 16, 2022

Checking your tire pressure, tuning up your car, carpooling… While tired ideas like these might help you cope with higher prices at the pump, they’re not your best defense. Not even close.

No Economic Hangover Here: We’re Spending More on Booze

on December 8, 2010

For those who sell beer, wines, and mixed drinks, it seems happy days are here again.

The Top 5 Holiday Scams for 2010

on February 19, 2011

Charitable giving can be jolly or folly, depending on who you give to. This is the time of year that brings out the scams – here are 5 to look for.

Bush Tax Cuts Extended for Everyone, Including the Rich

on November 7, 2012

For the next two years we’ll be living in tax heaven: we’re going to have the Bush tax cuts extended, along with all the other cuts established during the Great Recession. So much for deficit reduction.

11 Promising Jobs for 2011

on December 7, 2010

Some of the best-paying jobs, and the ones most in demand for next year, are in careers you’ve probably never heard of.

5 Tips for Deducting Holiday Giving

on December 8, 2010

If you don’t obey these IRS rules for deductions, being in a charitable mood in December could lead to a horrible mood swing next April.

Deficit Reduction Recommendations: A Real Page Turner

on December 6, 2010

Read the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform’s recommendations for a fascinating – and horrifying – glimpse of just how much money our government has been wasting.

Ask Stacy: Pre-Qualified for a Refinance – Should We Bite?

on January 31, 2018

What would you do if you got unsolicited mail saying you’re qualified for a special government program and pre-qualified for a special mortgage rate? Here’s what I’d do.

The 5 Dumbest Gifts for Your Guy

on December 5, 2010

Shopping for that special someone, girls? Everybody is different, but we know several things you shouldn’t buy for your guy — and why. Guys: check our Wednesday post for the girls’ no-no list.

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