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Another Swipe Fee Battle Unfolding
This time, the fight isn’t between banks and their overburdened customers. Now the banks are battling retailers.
Trans Fat: When Cheap Means Costly
If you don’t read the ingredient list of everything you eat, you’re probably consuming trans fats. And if you’re not sure what they are, this may be the most important thing you’ve ever read.
When to Buy and When to DIY
A new study shows people are taking greater interest in being more independent. That’s great news, but some stuff is best left to professionals.
Dirty Harry Teaches Us a Lesson on Opportunity Cost
Go ahead, make my day – learn about “opportunity cost” from Dirty Harry movies. Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?
Your USPS Money Order Is Lost. What Now?
So your USPS money order is lost in the mail somewhere? You can get a replacement, but it’s going to take some work.
Despite TV’s Obsession With Pawnshops, They’re Still Last Resort
There are no less than 5 reality shows now glorifying the pawn business. But there’s nothing glorious about paying uber-high rates to borrow money.
Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together
About to lose your job with no emergency fund in sight? Time to put your life in “safe mode.”
5 Things to Consider When Choosing Colleges
With college application season fast approaching, two recent studies might help you decide where to go and what to major in. Some of their advice isn’t so obvious.
7 Tips to Eat Healthy When Eating Out
Going out to eat doesn’t have to mean letting yourself go. With some quick and easy advice, you can save calories and maybe even a couple of bucks.
4 Cheaper Alternatives to Landline Phone Service
You can save as much as $500 a year in telephone service costs while enjoying free calls home from overseas. Really.
See a Penny? Leave It for Me
Ever heard the term “found money”? No one finds it quite like I do. Ever heard the term “dirty money”? To me, there’s no such thing.
More Help for Homeowners: HARP 2.0
When the government realized one of its mortgage refinance programs wasn’t helping enough people, it changed the rules. Find out if you qualify for the revamped Home Affordable Refinance Program, which could save you thousands.
Why I Returned My iPad, and How I Made Money Doing It
The Apple iPad isn’t the only tablet on the market. In fact, you can find an Android tablet with similar specs and a much lower price.
5 Ways to Save Time AND Money With Coupons
What’s your hourly rate for frugal activities? Compare the money saved as payment for time invested, and you’ll get an entirely new perspective on frugality.
Should You Pay for Credit Repair?
You’ve seen the ads – stuff like “We can erase your bad credit, guaranteed!” and “Create a new credit identity!” Are these people for real, and are they worth it?
5 Ways to Spot a Bad Landlord
You’re stuck with your landlord as long as you live in your rental property. Get a bad one, and you might end up miserable. Take these steps to make sure you don’t.
HGTV ‘House Hunters’ Follow-Up
Spoiler alert – if you prefer believing this show is real and not staged, don’t read this.
Department Store Credit Cards: Just Say No
Whether you’re trying to build credit or just get a discount on a purchase, we’ve all been tempted to sign up for department store plastic. But maybe this is a temptation you should resist.
5 Ways I’m a Personal Finance Daredevil
Sometimes, risks pay off – playing it safe can actually cost you instead of save you. Here are the money menaces I stare down without blinking.
9 Ways to Get Airline Status Faster
It’s no fun suffering in lines and sitting in coach, especially when others are allowed to break all the rules. What makes them so special? They’ve got status.
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