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The Most Expensive Colleges in the United States
For those students and parents now taking out loans and writing checks to the colleges of their choice, here’s some soothing news: It could have been worse. Check out the list of America’s most expensive colleges and universities.
Secrets to Success, Part 1: Connecting Your Goals to Your Core Values
From losing weight to saving more, goals are the way to get things done. So why are they so hard to stick to? Here’s Part 1 in a series about overcoming the obstacles that keep you from following through.
6 Tips to Taking a Renter Into Your Home
It’s one thing to own rental property. It’s quite another to rent out a floor in your own home. Learn some key lessons this couple found out the hard way.
How to Find the Right Gym or Get Fit on Your Own
Trying to make exercise part of your daily routine? A gym may not be the answer, but if it is, find one that’s a good “fit.”
The 5 Most Fun Surveys of the Month
Everyone has an opinion, and there seems to be a poll for each of them. The results can be more amusing than enlightening.
6 Tips to Using Airline Credit Cards
If you have a credit card that earns you frequent flier miles, you got to know about the “gotchas” that can keep you grounded.
5 Ways to Save 50 Percent on Furniture
Furniture is expensive, and unless you monitor prices regularly you’re never sure exactly how much you saved – did they mark it up before they marked it down? Here are some best bets for big discounts.
True Story: What Happens When You Can’t Pay the Restaurant Bill
The truth hurts, especially when you forget your wallet.
Point/Counterpoint: Are Credit Card Swipe Fees Fair?
Every time you pull out the plastic at a store, the merchant pays a fee to a credit card processor. The merchants say the fees are too high. The banks say they’re fair. In a new feature, two of our writers debate the issue and you decide the winner.
More Good Reasons to Go Generic in the Grocery Store
Buying generic from the grocery store is way more controversial than it ought to be. Another new study proves that generics are a great deal for almost indistinguishable quality.
7 Tips to Prevent Impulse Buys
There are only four seasons in the year, right? Wrong. Retailers have up to 20 seasons – just one of the many ways they entice you to make impulse buys. Here’s how to resist temptation.
How to Save on College Costs With the New ‘Net Price Calculator’
Adding up college costs will suddenly get simpler starting next month. Here’s why.
Getting the Best Value for Your Fast Food Fix
Everybody knows Americans love their fatty fast foods, but you may be surprised just how much. Find out that and tips to save, and check out Zagat’s top recommendations.
5 Expenses You Shouldn’t Trim and What to Do Instead
Saving money is easy, right? Just spend less on certain things. Unfortunately, cutting costs in some areas now will make the financial pain worse later.
The Pros and Cons of the Potluck Dinner
Potlucks are a wonderful way for everyone to eat more for less. But it’s not necessarily healthy, and you have to guard against looking cheap.
7 Under-Appreciated Benefits of a Hybrid – and 1 Unknown Drawback
Depending on the brand you buy, hybrid cars can be fast, tough, and long-lasting. But at least one model has a very odd problem.
Don’t Steal Software: 4 Free Alternatives to Piracy
Half of the world is overrun by software pirates, according to one industry trade group. But given the number of free alternatives out there, why risk a lawsuit?
5 Credit Card Tips for International Travelers
Credit cards can be a hassle to use in this country, but overseas, you can get socked with fees as high as 25 percent – unless you know these tips.
Getting Micro Loans for Your Small Business
Getting a business off the ground and keeping it running requires a lot of things, but a big one is money. Here’s how small businesses can bypass the banks and get thousands in low-interest loans.
What to Do When the Government Says You’re Dead
It happens more often than you think: The federal government tells everyone you’ve died when you’re still very much alive. But the result is the death of your bank accounts, credit cards, and worse.
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