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Monday’s Money Deal: Digital Cameras
If you’re looking for a camera that’s better than your cell phone but won’t break the bank, here’s a clear picture of some decent deals.
Best New Car Deals – and 7 Tips to Drive a Hard Bargain
There are some great deals out there on new cars. Here’s where to find them, along with buying tips that could save you thousands.
Can a Virtual Doctor Visit Save You Money?
While some patients are skittish about it, checkups over a computer are becoming more popular – if you’re sick of wasting time and money in a waiting room, this could be just what the doctor ordered.
Bankers Remain Pessimistic About Credit Card Market
Fewer consumers are turning to credit cards these days, and more are paying back their balances.
Ask Stacy: What To Do With a Windfall?
Question: I just inherited from a relative. What should I do with the money?
7 Things You Should Always Buy Generic
You know that generic products are cheaper than name-brand ones, but are you clinging to the belief they’re also inferior? Here are some where we challenge you to discern the difference.
How to Teach Your Teens to Avoid Debt
A new study shows teenagers don’t understand the value of money. And guess who’s to blame for that? But parents can fix the problem with these helpful tips.
6 Tips For Going Underground Online – And Why You Should
It’s common knowledge that a quick Google search can uncover all sorts of details we’d rather keep to ourselves. But it’s possible to purge the most revealing and damaging facts.
Vacation Houses At Hotel Room Prices
Here’s a creative way to have more fun on your next vacation – instead of renting a cramped, cookie-cutter hotel room, rent a private home.
The Research Has It Wrong – Don’t Make the Same Mistake
A new poll claims that if given one wish, Americans would rather be richer than thinner, smarter, or even younger. Another study claims happiness comes from a $75,000 salary. Hogwash – here’s why.
Three Ways to Help Close the Financial Gender Gap
This summer was both hot and revealing – especially about women and their money. Here are the latest dollar figures that separate the sexes, and what women can do about it.
How to Flex Your Financial Muscle with FSAs
If you’ve never heard of flexible spending accounts, now is the time to learn. FSAs can save you serious money. So learn the basics – and don’t miss your enrollment period.
Victory For Women’s Rights – Ladies Night Remains Legal
Is it fair for women to get preferential treatment in bars? Proof that some lawyers have too much time on their hands.
UPDATE: Outrage Over the Most Outrageous Fee Ever
A fee that lasts 99 years? Thankfully, we weren’t the only ones really upset about it. The “capital recovery fee” is becoming increasingly illegal.
Credit Card Deals Making a Comeback?
During the recession, it’s been hard to find credit cards with low rates and good perks. That may be changing. Here are some examples that you can capitalize on.
Convenience Checks: the Crack Cocaine of Credit?
They’re called “convenience checks,” but for the vast majority of recipients, there’s nothing convenient about them. For those who have a problem with debt, they’re temptation. For everyone else, they’re a nuisance.
How to Make Labor Day a Leisure Day
A few years ago, waiting until the last minute to strike a Labor Day deal would’ve cost you big bucks. But this year, the best time to save on holiday air travel, local vacations – and even cars – is right now.
Will “Do Not Track” Do For Computers What “Do Not Call” Did For Phones?
The federal government is toying with the idea of a “Do Not Call” list for computer users. But some experts doubt it will work as well as the version that successfully bans phone solicitors. In the meantime, we tell you what you can to protect yourself today.
4 Tips to Book the Right Travel Insurance
It seems logical to insure your luggage against loss and your vacation from cancellation due to illness. But if you don’t read the fine print, you’re sending your savings on a bad trip.
Saving Green: New Help to Save on Power
If there’s one technology that hasn’t kept up with the times, it’s the analog power meter outside your house that tallies your energy consumption – and the paper bill you get in the mail. But that may be changing for the better.
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