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Monday’s Money Deals: Faucets, Tech, and Free Food
This week, we found discounts of at least 40 percent on MP3 players, iPhone accessories, candles, wallets, sticky notes, and more.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 25, 2011
In today’s news: The sky’s the limit for airfare and oil prices, Toyota’s recalling another 2 million cars, widespread foreclosures are still a bargain, and Brits are trying out breast milk ice cream.
Taxes 2011 – 3 Steps to Convert This Year’s Refund Into Next Year’s Tax Credit
What if you could take this year’s tax refund, spend every dime, then get it all back, plus 30 percent? Impossible? Not at all. Read on…
Ask Stacy: When is it OK to Walk Away?
This reader is unemployed, has a home that’s seriously underwater, and has $35,000 worth of credit card debt that she can’t pay. What would you advise?
It’s “America Saves” Week: Our 10 Favorite Savings Posts
Welcome to America Saves Week 2011. Are you doing your part by setting some money aside? If not, here’s some help.
Attractive Rewards Still Available on Some Debit Cards
While banks have been slicing rewards on debit cards, there are still some good ones out there – here are two examples.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 24, 2011
In today’s headlines: The government may be heading for a shutdown and gas may be heading to $5 a gallon, but consumer confidence is high and retirement savings are growing.
The 10 Most Outrageous Excuses for Being Late to Work
While the recession has cut down on employees being tardy, it hasn’t put a dent in the dumb excuses they give their bosses.
CARD Act One Year Later: Are We Better Off?
The CARD Act is approaching its first birthday, and many are calling the law a major success for consumers. But some think the celebration is a bit overdone.
Taxes 2011 – 10 Dumb Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
It’s not often in life that we get lump sums of cash, and the temptation is great to do the wrong thing. In case you’re not quite sure what the wrong thing is, here’s a quick checklist.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 23, 2011
In today’s headlines: Many housing markets hit record lows, credit card rate hikes and fees fall, stockholders in HP and Barnes & Noble lose big, and the government’s investigating Toyota again.
Forget the Plane and Park the Car: 13 Tips for Train Travel
If you’re sick of the airport and can’t afford to gas up the family car, hopping a train is a more appealing way to get around. But read on to find out how you can save while riding the rails.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 22, 2011
In today’s roundup: College costs, coffee prices, and oil are all going up – and so are sales of Cuban cigars.
5 Ways to Cash in on Borders’ Bankruptcy
The future of the Borders bookstore chain seems dimmer than ever following their recent bankruptcy filing, but on the bright side, liquidation sales across the country mean great deals for consumers. Follow these tips to take advantage while the fire sales last.
6 Tips to Deal With the Rising Cost of Energy
Energy prices are suddenly hot news this winter. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from rising costs.
Monday’s Money Deals: Magazines, Formal Wear, and Free Sundaes
It’s President’s Day, which means you can nab a 10-15 percent discount just about anywhere in honor of our founding fathers. But we’ve got much better deals: on purses, rugs, canvas prints, and more.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 21, 2011
In today’s roundup: Postage rates are going up, and the government may be shutting down. Also: Ford’s going to Russia, Groupon’s going to China, and JPMorgan was left with Lehman’s “goat poo.”
Taxes 2011 – 10 Tips to Avoid an Audit
It’s never fun to get unexpected letters in the mail from the IRS. Here’s how to keep them to a minimum.
Do You Like Us? Then Enter This Contest to Win Free Tax Software
Have you started your taxes yet? If not, here’s a chance to win a $50 premium tax software package.
Taxes 2011 – Avoiding 13 Common Mistakes
Taxes are one of those things in life where the devil is in the details. Bumble, fumble, and blow it in other areas of your life, but try to get this one right the first time.
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