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Life Too Complicated? 5 Simple Credit Cards
Most credit cards come with complex terms and conditions, not to mention punishing fees. Here are five cards that get back to basics with simple terms, few fees, and low rates.
5 Tips for Finding Work When You’re Over 50
Feel like your age and experience disqualify you from jobs? Maybe the problem is your perspective, or at least the employer’s – learn to take the qualities that come with age and turn them into work-finding assets.
Baby Boomers: Will You Have Enough to Retire?
Boomers are running out of time to get their retirement right. One mistake could mean they run out of money sometime in their 70s or 80s. Here’s what they need to do.
In Search of the Elusive $11 Credit Report
Federal law limits the charge for a credit report to a maximum of $11. But that doesn’t do you much good if the companies providing it hide the cheapest option behind a wall of up-sell.
7 Things to Know Before You Join a Clinical Trial
Clinical trials can earn you hundreds or even thousands. But they aren’t necessarily easy to get into – or through. Here are some details from those in the industry.
The Top 5 Airline Mileage Credit Cards
The only thing better than traveling for vacation is doing it free. Choose one of these cards to get where you’re going faster.
4 Reasons I’m Skipping the New iPad
The new iPads are out, but that doesn’t mean you should buy one. Here’s why I’m not.
8 Ways to Eat Healthier and Wealthier During National Nutrition Month
Do you know why trans fats will kill you? Or how to peel garlic in 10 seconds? Or what’s in a Girl Scout cookie? There’s never been a better time to find out than National Nutrition Month – and we’ve got all the answers right here.
10 Ways to Build Better Buying Habits
Shopping is habit-forming. You need to hit back with some smart-spending habits of your own.
6 Steps to Pay Less for Car Insurance
Since you’re paying more for gas, maybe it’s time to save on another expensive part of the driving experience: insurance.
How to Get $1,000 Free From Capital One
Looking for a credit card? Sign up for the latest promotion from Capital One and you can get a statement credit of up to $1,000.
If Lady Gaga Were a Personal Finance Blogger…
Yes, you CAN learn something from Lady Gaga. And no, it’s not how to buy a wardrobe on the cheap.
5 Credit Cards With Low Interest Rates
Why pay more interest than you have to? If you’re carrying a balance on your credit card, get the lowest APR possible. Here are five examples.
10 Time-Saving Gmail Tricks
If you don’t have a Gmail account, you should get one. If you have one, but aren’t using the Send & Archive button, labels and filters, search operators and keyboard shortcuts, you’re wasting time. And time is money.
Metric Measurements Mislead Many
We all know the value of a dollar, but is 25 grams of sugar a lot? Why do nutrition labels measure ingredients in metrics, anyway?
7 Top Scams and How to Avoid Them
It’s National Consumer Protection Week: the perfect time to familiarize yourself with today’s most common scams so you can avoid becoming a victim.
10 Ways to Save Time and Money at Garage Sales
Want to pay $5 for a bookshelf, $1 for baby clothes, or 10 cents for a wine glass? Garage sales are full of great deals – if you know how to shop ’em.
9 Tips to Prevent Your Money from Going to the Government
Sure, you pay taxes. But that’s not the only way the government gets your money – and if it happens, it’s your fault!
Starting Your Own Business? 3 Resources You Need to Know
You can start a business with a little money, a lot of hard work, and relentless optimism. But if you want to succeed with minimum cost and effort, take advantage of every entrepreneurial resource available. Here are some big ones…
Do Book Clubs Really Save Money?
Five hardcover books for less than a buck sure sounds like a super deal. But is it really?
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