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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Foreclosure
Just because a foreclosure goes up for sale doesn’t mean it’s easy money for the buyer who scoops it up cheap. Unless you ask yourself some hard questions, you could lose big.
The 5 Best Tips for a Cheaper Winter
Winter is on the way: Time to save some cold cash on heating costs. Here’s where to find the biggest bang for your buck in quick, cheap home improvements.
Why I’m Still a Happy Renter: 4 Tips for the Apartment Hunt
Experts suggest potential homebuyers should snatch up cheap homes at low interest rates now – and that’s fine if you have the cash. But there are plenty of great rentals seeking tenants for low rents right now, if you know how to look.
Patience Is a Virtue. Learn It, But Please Hurry
Americans hate waiting. Time is money, right? Well, in this case, waiting a long time equals a lot of money.
Why Men Don’t Read Product Reviews, and Why They Should
A new survey backs up what we’ve all heard before: Guys don’t have the patience for shopping. One of the effects of that is that they don’t read product reviews. But there are ways to do that more quickly so you can save time and money.
Chargeback: Your Secret Weapon Against Unscrupulous Merchants
If you think consumers have no rights, you’ve never heard about “chargebacks.” All you need is a credit card and proof that a merchant isn’t delivering what they promised.
Health Care Reform = Free Preventive Care? Not Exactly
Under the new health care law, “preventive care” is supposed to be free with no deductible or co-pay. So I went for a physical last month – and got billed $730.
8 Ways to Get Your Favorite Music Free
Friends, lend me your ears: The digital music scene has come a long way since the illegal file-sharing boom of Napster and the first appearance of the iPod. If you’ve been looking for an alternative to keeping all those MP3s on your computer or phone, try out these services.
Airlines Have Terrible Search Engines For Frequent Flier Awards – and I Love It
The domestic airlines don’t always make it easy for you to redeem your frequent flier miles – especially on international flights. But let me share my secret way around the problem.
Groupon and Daily Deal Sites Are Keeping Americans Broke
Are daily deal sites really all that great? Not if you don’t think before you click.
Ask Stacy: Can I Really Buy an iPad for $23.73?
You’ve probably seen the TV commercials – special online auctions where they’re practically giving stuff away. Are they the real deal?
The Pickup Truck Theory of Life Can Save You Thousands
Why buy big-ticket items when you can borrow them? Here’s how to be a good, ethical borrower who will save thousands on all sorts of expenses.
6 Free Ways to Save Your Digital Life
McAfee’s rolling out a new all-in-one security product for computers, phones, and tablets. But their expensive bundle includes a lot of services you already have, or can get for free – in one case, from McAfee itself!
3 Credit Card Traps and How to Avoid Them
Using a credit card is as much about your emotions as your money. Here’s what psychological researchers have learned, and how you can save money by using their results.
4 Reasons to Start Thinking Taxes Now
Nobody wants to think about taxes heading into the holidays. But there are tax opportunities now that disappear at the end of the year, and others where more time means less pain and better planning.
5 Tips for DIY Jobs Around the House
Which jobs can you do? Which require a pro? And when does doing it yourself really mean paying a lot more later?
How Winter Tires Offer Both Safety and Savings
Winter is where the rubber meets the road – and tires get expensive. Here are seven things you need to know.
8 Alternatives to Netflix
A lot of people are mad at Netflix for raising rates. But while there are a lot of other options out there, Netflix may still be the best fit for many. Check out the alternatives and decide for yourself.
Financial Tips for Recent College Graduates and Their Parents
College seniors who graduate in December are halfway through their final semester. Are they ready for the Real World? Are their parents?
5 Ways to Save on Children’s Halloween Costumes
Spending a lot on a Halloween costume you’re only going to use once? That’s scary. Here’s how to get dressed up for less.
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