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Free College Education, on iTunes?
If you already have iTunes, then you have access to a free catalog of hundreds of thousands of video and audio courses from the nation’s top colleges and universities.
5 Things Pilots Know About Air Travel That You Don’t
I thought I was a savvy airline traveler who knew all the tricks of the trade. But then I became a pilot – and learned just how much I didn’t know.
How to Find Free, Sticky Money
You know those coin-counting change machines in your local supermarket? I make money from them.
Ask Stacy: Is There Legitimate Work From Home?
It’s a question I get all the time: Is it possible to earn a few bucks from home? Because it sure seems like every “opportunity” turns out to be a scam.
Hurricane Coverage, or Commentary on the Media?
We’ve all seen the stupid shot of the intrepid reporter braving the hurricane while warning us not to attempt the same thing. Well, here’s a video of one who definitely should have followed his own advice.
8 Smart Ways to Save on College Textbooks
College is back in session. That means skyrocketing tuition, high-priced campus food, and even higher-priced textbooks. We can’t help with the first two, but we can save you big on books.
The New Face of Community College and 5 Things to Consider Before Applying
Community colleges have always been a cheaper alternative to universities, and now some are changing to better serve those seeking a higher education at a lower price.
Everything You Need to Know About Business Credit Cards
Business credit cards don’t have the same protection that consumer credit cards do. Then why are they so popular? Because in this economy, it’s often the only way small business owners can get credit.
Last-Minute Disaster Preparation
If you’re one of the 60 million people in the path of Irene, or know someone who is, here’s the last-minute guide to saving your financial life.
Avoid These Amusing – and Awful – Resume Mistakes
Would you put a poem on your resume? Would you list your dog as a reference? Those may be ridiculous questions, but they actually happened.
What to Do If You Drop Your Cell Phone in Water
There’s nothing like a cool dip in the swimming pool on a hot summer day – until you realize you brought your phone in with you. Here are the steps for electronic CPR.
What a $179 Cheese Sandwich Can Teach Us
Yes, a British chef is selling a cheese sandwich for more than the cost of 25 footlong subs. So what’s in it? And what can we learn from it?
The Best Fast Food Joint? Not McDonald’s
A recent Consumer Reports fast-food poll ranked Burger King, KFC, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell dead last. Here are the best places for a quick bite, whether you’re in the mood for burgers, chicken, Mexican, subs, or pizza.
5 Reasons to Put the Brakes on Your Gas Card
Sure, gas prices are sky-high. But credit cards that give you cash back on gas might not be the best deal – because other rewards cards are offering even more these days.
How to Protect Your Smartphone From Identity Thieves
Your favorite apps might be your worst enemy – allowing thieves to literally pick your pocket.
Help Me Bust Spammers!
I’m building a list of businesses to investigate that might be selling email addresses to spammers. Here’s how you can help.
The 10 Strangest Things You Can Do With a Smartphone
Smartphones are fast becoming as indispensable as car keys, especially when combined with useful apps. But there are also apps that are just bizarre. Here are 10 of the most useful, along with 10 of the weirdest.
10 Ways to Have Insanely Cheap End-of-Summer Fun
Summer’s almost over, but you can savor the rest of the season for only a few bucks.
How You Can Buy a Business-Class Ticket to Europe for Less Than Coach
If you have a long flight, business class is a comfortable way to fly. But the prices? In the clouds. Here’s a clever way to fly business without paying full price.
6 More Tips to Save at Restaurant.com
We recently told you how to save money with Restaurant.com. But there are so many savings techniques, we couldn’t fit them in one story.
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