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Tax Hacks 2012: 7 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
Tax refunds are the only windfall many people ever see, and year after year there’s a big temptation to blow it all on something fun. Nothing wrong with that if your finances are in order, but if not, there are better ideas.
11 Luxuries People THINK the Richest 1 Percent Have
How rich is “rich”? Most Americans believe the top 1 percent earn $1 million and up. But it’s a whole lot less.
The Single Best Tip to Beat High Gas Prices
If you really want to do something about prices at the pump, it’s not too late to take the advice I offered on Dec 8, 2010.
Tax Hacks 2012: 10 Tips to Avoid an Audit
There’s no surefire way to avoid the nightmare millions of taxpayers fear: an IRS audit. But there are a lot of ways to reduce the risk.
Job Interviewing: 8 Things to Do and 8 Things to Avoid
If you’re out of work, job prospects may look grim. But hey, at least you aren’t the guy getting arrested during an interview. Here’s some advice, including what to avoid.
Today’s Deals: Seafood Tacos, Sugar-Free Soda, Snacks, and Free Pancakes
Plus coupons for groceries like coffee creamer and veggie dip, and dinner deals.
Soups and Salads: What You Don’t Know Is Costing and Killing You
Think you’re saving money by dining out on soup and salad? That can be costly to both your waistline and bottom line.
When Reward Points Expire, So Does My Loyalty
Hey, you can buy my loyalty. But if you become a cheapskate about it, you’ll lose that loyalty real fast.
5 Tips for Writing a Terrific Cover Letter
A resume should say, “I did this stuff.” A cover letter should say, “I can do everything you need, and here’s why.”
Top-Rated Water Filters (Starting Under $20)
Grabbing bottled water may be convenient, but it’s also costly. Filtering your own tap water is cheaper and better for you. Here’s how to pick the right type of filter at the right price.
How I Furnished My Entire House for $716.97
I’m too cheap to buy new furniture, and too style-conscious for an egg-crate coffee table. So I found an affordable middle ground.
Tax Hacks 2012: 11 Common Mistakes That Can Cost You
Taxes are complicated and you’re in a hurry: a recipe for error. Mistakes happen – but avoid the obvious ones to maximize the money and minimize the wait.
How to Stop Getting Buried in Credit Card Offers
If your mailbox is full of credit card offers, you can make them go away – and you probably should, since the “deals” they offer aren’t always the best.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Clean Up My Credit History?
This member of the military wants to know if he should contact old creditors to see if they’ll remove bad marks from his credit history. Is it possible?
5 Tips to Help Your Pet Lose Weight
An overweight pet often means heftier vet bills. Here are five inexpensive tips to spare your pet’s health and your wallet.
9 Sites to Save Money on Craft Supplies
You could go broke going to local stories to buy all the supplies you need for scrapbooking, knitting, or jewelry making. Here are some cheaper online alternatives.
How to Avoid “Stuff Creep”
Is it getting stuffy in here? If you have an urge to purge, here’s how I got rid of a lot of stuff I really didn’t need.
Tax Hacks 2012 – Profile of the American Tax Cheat
According to the IRS, Uncle Sam misses out on $450 billion every year due to honest mistakes and dishonest taxpayers. One recent survey offers a profile of the type of person most likely to cheat on their taxes. If you don’t fit the bill, you probably know someone who does.
The Latest Way to Save on Airfare: Crowdsourcing
First there were the airlines’ websites, then cheap airfare sites that aggregated those. Those sites became more useful over time, but something new is even more flexible: a competitive, human-powered search called FlightFox.
8 Quirky Uses for Old Furniture
Decorate your home for less by using old items in new ways. If an item’s original purpose isn’t working for you, here are some creative detours.
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