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Monday’s Money Deals: Electronics, Books, and Free Music
You may be feeling lazy after a last-minute shopping spree and a cozy Christmas weekend, but the deals aren’t stopping. Check out year-end savings on electronics, clothing, and books.
3 Things to Do Before Giving to Charity
When it comes to charity, most people have good hearts, but many don’t use their heads. You work hard for your money – take a few extra minutes and make sure the money you’re donating will work hard for those in need.
It’s Official: The Word of the Year is “Austerity”
How do you know 2010 was a rough year? Check out the words we looked up in the dictionary the past 12 months.
Low or No-Cost Ways to Protect Your Computer Against Viruses and Data Loss
Cutting corners on antivirus protection and hard-drive backups can end up costing you big – but there are ways to save and still stay safe.
Kids’ Gifts That Pay
All the money and hard work you spent on Christmas for the kids will probably go appreciated for about as long as the batteries last. So give a gift that keeps giving by teaching them about money.
Itemize? Then You Can’t File Taxes Until February
If you’re the type who starts their Christmas shopping on December 24, here’s some good news – thanks to Congressional delays in getting the recent tax bill passed, if you itemize, the IRS won’t be ready for you till Mid-February.
Money Talks Reader Follows Car Advice, Saves $$
A viewer recently read an article we posted re buying a new car. He used the advice and it helped him drive a hard bargain.
New Year’s Resolutions 2011: Richer or Skinnier?
Next month, nearly half of all Americans say they’ll make resolutions to get both financially and physically fit – but most expect to fail at one of them.
Gas Prices Going Up Again – and This Time, They Might Not Come Down
Gas prices usually spike during the summer driving season, not in December. But right now, a gallon has risen to $3 a gallon in some parts of the country. What’s going on here?
Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Credit Card Rate Hikes
Does your credit card company have the right to raise your interest rate without notice if they previously disclosed that they could in the original account agreement?
Get Computer Questions From Your Parents? You’re Going to Love This
If you’re heading home for the holidays, you might be asked to help mom, dad or grandma with their computer. Frustrating? Not any more, thanks to these great videos from Google.
Consumer Reports Studies Women’s Underwear
What happens when the famed research center studies women’s underwear with the same scientific rigor that it does cars and appliances?
What Women REALLY Think About Shopping – and Showering
Sometimes, research surveys can be both amusing and enlightening. Like these two about women’s thoughts about shopping and showering.
FTC: Be Careful When Buying Platinum Jewelry
If one of your last minute holiday gifts involves platinum jewelry, be aware that no platinum is 100% pure, and a lot of it may have less platinum in it than you think.
American Airlines Leaves Orbitz Standing at the Gate
After a battle lasting weeks, American Airlines just announced that effective immediately, you can no longer book its tickets through popular travel site Orbitz.
3 Tips for Holiday Tipping
It’s stressful enough (and expensive enough) just buying holiday gifts. But what about tipping all the people who provide you a service throughout the year? Here’s how to offer great gratuities without going broke.
Net Neutrality Passes – Here’s What It Means
The FCC just passed rules that are supposed to insure that all Internet traffic receives the same priority. Some say it represents a victory for consumers over big Internet Service Providers. Others say the new rules don’t go nearly far enough.
Return Policies Hard to Locate This Holiday Season
The Internet is convenient for holiday shopping, but it may be less so for returning unwanted gifts. Many big retailers hide their return policies, while some don’t list it at all. Others don’t allow gifts purchased online to be returned to a bricks-and-mortar store, and vice versa.
Is Your Charity Still Charitable? Here’s How to Find Out
Credit counseling agencies and charitable organizations gain consumer credibility by being registered as a non-profit. But the IRS can revoke that status. Here’s a list of recent examples.
Coming Soon: Wallets That Stop You From Overspending
Researchers at MIT have invented wallets that buzz, bloat. and lock up – all in an attempt to keep you from going broke.
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