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New Program Helps Underwater Homeowners – Followup
If you’re one of the estimated 11 million Americans who owes more on their home than it’s worth, read this post.
4 Ways You Might Fall into a Seasonal Job
As the weather cools, temporary jobs start heating up. Here are 4 potential employers that might put some holiday cash in your pocket.
September 23, 2010 – A Big Day for Healthcare Reform
President Obama’s healthcare reform act turns six months old on Thursday. And there are some big changes in store.
Secrets Starbucks Doesn’t Want You to Know
Yesterday Starbucks announced prices are going up on some of its more labor-intensive drinks. But there are some secret ways to save. An anonymous barista spills the coffee beans…
New Program May Reduce Mortgage Principal for Underwater Homeowners
The government recently launched a program for underwater homeowners that doesn’t just lower interest rate or extend mortgages, but actually reduces principal.
For National Coupon Month – a Contrarian View
September is National Coupon Month. But don’t believe the hype – not all advice about coupons is worth your time.
Are We About to Pay a 1% National Sales Tax?
Is there a law pending in Congress that would require paying a 1% sales tax on all transactions? Technically, yes.
Monday’s Money Deal: Good Shoes for Bad Feet
Men hate buying shoes as much as women love to. It’s worse when those men have foot problems. Here’s an offbeat way to to find the right shoes for the wrong feet.
No More Overdraft Protection? 5 Tips to Protect Yourself
If you didn’t opt in the optional overdraft protection this summer, your bank can no longer charge you $30 for overdrawing your debit card – instead, it will be rejected. Here are 5 tips to save both face and hassle.
Thousands of E-books: Free
When you think about using the library now, you may think of getting in the car, driving to the nearest branch, finding the book you’re looking for – hopefully all the copies won’t be checked out – then waiting in line to borrow it. But what if all you had to do was to log on to the library’s website, do a quick search, then click “download”?
A Sales Tax When You Sell Your Home?
Have you heard that beginning January 1, 2013, you’ll have to pay a 3.8% tax on the proceeds of any home you sell?
Ask Stacy: Last Lessons for My College Kid?
This week we look at a question regarding a soon-to-be graduating student and the potential expiration of the so-called Bush tax cuts.
How to Sniff Out the Right Pet Sitter
When you travel without your pets, you have two options: board them at an expensive kennel, or hire a pet sitter. Pet sitters put less stress on your pets – but choose carefully. Here’s how to find the right one.
Going Green While Saving Green: Some of Our Best Tips
Some experts say it costs too much to be eco-friendly. But we prove that’s a lie with dozens of ways to save money – and the Earth.
10 Tips for Working for Yourself – Without Working Yourself to Death
As full-time jobs disappear in this recession, everyone’s talking about freelancing as the future. Thinking freelance? Here are 10 tips on how to do it right.
Beware Small Business Credit Cards
The CARD Act made credit cards much more consumer-friendly. The problem? Not all credit cards are covered by the law – something that hasn’t escaped the notice of issuers.
Virtual Credit Card, Safe Online Shopping
A virtual credit card lets you shop online without having to expose your credit card number to potential thieves.
5 Tips for Young Investors
Young people are not bullish about the stock market, a new report says. But despite the risks, making money in stocks isn’t as hard or as scary as it sounds.
Expect Higher Holiday Prices for T-shirts and Jeans
Cotton costs twice as much as a year ago, and supplies are at a 20-year low. Here’s how to save now instead of spending more later.
YouTube Live – One More Nail in the Cable Coffin?
Today begins the next chapter in internet video – live programming. If it works, it’s another reason to drop that expensive cable bill.
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