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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.
5 Great Credit Cards With No Annual Fee
Why pay a yearly fee just to have a piece of plastic? Here are the latest, greatest no-annual-fee credit cards you can get right now.
Tax Hacks 2012: Kiss Refund Loans Goodbye
Another awful “tax product” is finally getting flushed down the drain – this is the last year any major tax prep service will offer refund anticipation loans, which come with fees equivalent to 150 percent interest rates.
Lawsuits and Credit Cards: The Winners and Losers
From overdraft fees to arbitration clauses, judges are shaping the credit card industry more than ever before.
9 Mistakes From the Personal Finance Anarchist Cookbook
Follow these instructions, and you’ll blow up your finances in no time.
3 More Critical Tips for Not Losing Your Airline Luggage
Airlines have existed for more than 100 years, but they still haven’t figured out how to reliably deliver their passengers’ luggage to its destination. Here’s how you can make sure the job gets done.
5 Ways to Save Some Bread on Vegan Food
Vegans struggle with balancing diet and budget, but you don’t have to be one to benefit from these tips.
5 Cell Phone Accessories You Should NEVER Buy From Your Wireless Provider
Wireless providers jack up the prices of cases, chargers, headphones, and other accessories. Shop elsewhere and save.
Tax Hacks 2012: 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Refund
Getting a fat check from Uncle Sam is nice, but using it to create a bigger refund check next year is even nicer.
14 Frugal Uses for an Income Tax Refund
Getting a tax refund this year? Invest it in something, or several somethings, that will benefit you for the rest of the year. Or even for the rest of your life.
Ask Stacy: Chase Screwed Me. Should I Sue?
This reader took out a low fixed-rate loan from Chase Bank only to see her minimum payments more than double. What can she do?
The Truth About Jobs: Why Both Sides Are Wrong
With the unemployment rate stuck at more than 8 percent, Democrats say we need more time, more training, and more stimulus. Republicans say we need less regulation and a guy in the White House who knows how to create jobs. They’re both wrong.
Is There Lead in Your Lipstick?
A recent study by the FDA found that 400 different lipsticks contain lead. Here’s how to find out whether you’ve been applying a heavy metal to your lips – and what you can do about it.
Zero-Percent, Fee-Free Credit Card Balance Transfers Are Back
Credit cards with zero-percent interest rates and no-fee balance transfers are making a comeback. Here are two examples, complete with a plain-English translation of the fine print.
Tax Hacks 2012: 8 Easy-to-Miss Deductions
There are three ways to lower your taxes: Make less, cheat, or take all the tax breaks you’re eligible for. The first two aren’t good ideas, but we can help with the third. Check out this list of commonly overlooked deductions.
4 Tips for Making More Tips
Despite a still-shaky economy, restaurants are selling more meals – and hiring more servers. If you’re looking for work, here’s how to make money in the hospitality biz.
How to Make Money at a Farmers Market
Selling your goods can be a great way to make some extra income, and creating a farmers market side business is one of the best ways – if you know the tricks of the trade.
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