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Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 11, 2011
In today’s news: The government avoid a shutdown, China is running a trade deficit, governors are unpopular when they cut spending, BP is back, and more retirees are living together.
Can’t Pay Your Taxes? File Anyway
The tax deadline this year is April 18. But if you find that you owe and can’t pay, don’t bury your head in the sand by not filing. File your return on time, then check out these options for dealing with the debt.
Take Five: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week: Costco will knock $600,000 off a diamond ring, green ideas for Easter celebrations, how to drive a food truck, an inspirational story about debt, and how to avoid “frugal fatigue.”
How to Steal a House – 4 Steps to Buying an REO
Money Talks visits a city where houses that used to cost $250,000 are now selling for $70,000. But if you want a bargain, forget the home-buying process you learned from your parents.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 8, 2011
In today’s news: An aftershock in Japan is felt in U.S. markets, a looming government shutdown won’t save money, Americans aren’t dropping their shopping, unemployment fell yet again, and the FCC wants you to roam on your phone.
Ask Stacy: How Can My Car Insurance Go up Like This?
Linda’s insurance company raised her car premiums by $55/month just for being divorced rather than married. Isn’t that discrimination?
The 5 Golden Rules of Saving on Insurance
Most people spend more time and effort shopping for groceries than insurance. And that’s a shame, since you probably spend more insuring your family than feeding it. Here’s what you need to understand, organize, and save on insurance.
Attractive Airline Rewards Credit Cards Introduced
Here’s a credit card with an offer that’s tough to refuse: 100,000 frequent flier miles – enough for four free tickets – just for signing up. Other airline reward cards are also taking off, but don’t forget to read the fine print.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 7, 2011
In today’s news: The government may not be able to pay employees, the unemployment rate is down, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau needs protection from Republicans, solar energy heats up, and Toyota hybrids get help from Microsoft.
New Study Shows Hazards of Credit Card Debt
Like a hamster on a wheel, some people who use credit cards to meet daily expenses find themselves in a cycle that’s tough to stop.
Extended Warranties: Worth the Cost?
Are you considering buying a new car? What about an LCD TV, mp3 player, or laptop? If so, be sure to read this before you let the cashier talk you into buying that extended warranty too.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 6, 2011
In today’s news: The federal government approaches the 11th hour of budget negotiations, Republicans want to cut even deeper, U.S. factories get work from Japan, baby boomers fret about retirement, and the Fed might hike interest rates.
3 Tuition-Saving Tips – Plus a New Tool From Congress
As the recession lingers, more high schoolers are considering the economy when looking at colleges. Find out how a new congressionally mandated calculator may help them – and how you can save on tuition.
Follow These 3 Steps to Save Thousands on Your Next Mortgage
There’s no shopping trip you’ll ever undertake more important than mortgage shopping. Getting the best deal could mean $50,000 or more in your pocket: Here’s how to do it right.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 5, 2011
In today’s news: The federal government is reaching a debt limit, McDonald’s will go on a one-day hiring spree, oil prices reach yet another new high, bankruptcies reach a new low, and Citibank makes a change that helps customers, for a change.
3 Tips to Deal With Higher Gas Prices (Yes, They’re Going to Get Worse)
Gas is expected to get as high as $4/gallon this summer, but consumers’ options for saving money at the pump are as varied as their reactions to the price hike.
How Much Does It Cost to Be Fat?
A new study shows that overweight and obese individuals spend an extra $2,600-$4,800 per year than their skinnier peers. Read on for a breakdown of what your wallet loses when your waistline gains.
Which is Better: Renting or Buying a Home?
There are calculators around the web that are supposed to help you decide whether to rent or buy. There’s only one problem – they probably won’t help much.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 4, 2011
In today’s news: CEOs are making more, employees are not, small car sales are up, so are service jobs, and a new computer virus is spreading fast.
Monday’s Money Deals: Makeup, Outdoors Gear, and Free Waffles
This week’s deals include camping gear, cheap pens, pearl necklaces, and car audio equipment. No foolin’.
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