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What I Learned From Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
It’s not the last minute yet, but it’s getting close. If you still have holiday gifts to buy, you could pay a lot more for them if you wait any longer.
We Wish You a Debt-Free Christmas – and a Prosperous New Year
Here’s a test: Three months from now, will you even remember what holiday presents you received? Will you remember how much you spent?
5 Ways to Make or Save Money With Unwanted Gifts
One in five adults received a lousy holiday gift last year, according to Consumer Reports. Here are five ways to turn this year’s lousy gifts into cash or savings.
Beware Fake Charities: 4 Tips for Donating
Think you’d never donate to a fake charity? We set up shop in front of K-Mart and prove that Americans do it all the time.
7 Habits of Highly Frugal People
Want to change your finances? Change your habits. Here are tips that can make you richer.
Some College Students Now Occupying Off-Campus Mansions
Which would you choose: an empty white dorm room with a bunch of rules for $14,000 a year, or an old five-bedroom mansion off-campus for $200 a month? In the most depressed housing markets, that’s an option.
Free Shipping Day Deals
Today is free shipping day. But it’s also deal day…up to 40 percent off in some stores.
The Cats Get Fatter – CEO Pay Rises 36 Percent
Momma, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Do, however, encourage them to land a job as the CEO of a big company.
A Man’s Guide to Taking the Stress Out of Jewelry Shopping
If you’re a guy shopping for jewelry, you’re right to be nervous. But follow these five steps and your trip to the jewelry store will be a little less intimidating.
9 Ways to Cut Your Monthly Costs
Between rising costs and an uncertain economy, we’re all looking for new ways to save money. But instead of looking for the one-time big score, try saving a little bit each month. It adds up.
Online Spending Higher With Credit Than Debit
Want to spend less? One way might be to trade in your credit card for a debit card.
6 Quick Tips for Last-Minute Shoppers
Still have a few gifts left to buy? Perhaps most of them? Use these tips to avoid paying retail on last-minute holiday purchases.
No Joy in Mudville: Teaching My Son About Payback Periods
Saving money is no game. And teaching your children the value of money isn’t going to win their appreciation. But it’s still worth the effort.
Denied For a Credit Card? 5 Steps to Get Your Bank to Change Its Mind
Don’t let a bank’s computer get away with a bad decision about your good credit. Give them a call and offer them a good reason to change their mind. If you have a high credit score and a good payment history, they probably will.
9 Sites for Saving Money on Pet Supplies
There are great deals online for your pet’s food, toys, and even medicine. Here are some of my favorite sites, complete with prices.
Overdraft Fees on the Rise
Just when you thought overdraft fees were a controversy of the past…
Are Concierge Doctors Worth the Price?
Some people are VIPs – very important patients, who get more attention from their doctor with less waiting. As you might imagine, there’s a price to pay. Is it worth it?
5 Tips for Saving on Cosmetic Surgery
The cost of cosmetic surgery isn’t pretty. Here are some simple ways to save before going under the knife.
Ask Stacy: Why Are E-Books So Expensive?
This reader is steamed that I’m charging so much for the digital editions of my books. E-books eliminate expenses ranging from paper to transportation – shouldn’t they cost less than their paper cousins?
How to Pick the Best Wholesale Club
Money Talks News breaks down all the details on BJ’s, Sam’s Club, and Costco – because not all wholesale clubs are the same.
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