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Stock Purchase: Corning – Glass Half Full?
On Aug. 16th, I added 500 shares of Corning Glass (GLW) to my portfolio. Here’s my logic.
Viewer: Get Me Off This Treadmill!
Maybe you can relate: Sue’s making what should be enough money, but still seems to be falling behind. Here are three simple steps that, if she follows them, will change her life.
Helping Your Kid Financially Prepare for College
It is almost time for your high school graduate to leave for college. Talking with your son or daughter about budgets, credit cards, and the dangers of debt should be part of the preparation in sending them off into a life on their own.
Viewer Question: Where’s My $8,000 Home-Buyer’s Tax Credit?
Buying a home could earn you a tax credit of up to $8,000. But don’t stand by the mailbox waiting for your check.
Hit the Road! National Parks Free This Weekend
America has the most beautiful national parks on the planet. This weekend is a great opportunity to check out one or more absolutely free.
Want a High-Paying Job with Great Benefits? You Need Uncle Sam
Federal workers not only receive better benefits than private employees, they’re now paid better, too.
3 Steps to Improve Your Credit History
They say history can’t be rewritten. But they’re wrong. You can change and improve your credit history. Here’s what you need to know.
Should You Say ‘I Do’ to Divorce Insurance?
A North Carolina insurance company is offering a new product called WedLock, which aims to defray the costs of a divorce.
Travel is About to Get Easier – In the Air and On the Ground
Federal rules may force airlines to make travel easier, while a new survey may persuade hotel chains to provide nicer rooms.
Are You In or Out? Just a Few More Days to Decide
Starting next week, if you want overdraft protection for your debit card, you must “opt in.” But should you?
Online Alerts a Must for Card Users
Are you using online alerts to avoid over-the-limit fees and prevent fraud? If you’re not, you should!
Is That Your Family? Next Year, Your Boss May Ask You to Prove It
With healthcare costs set to rise next year, your employer will still cover you – but you’ll have to prove your family is really your own.
3 Tips to Avoid the Latest Credit Card Scam
Americans recently lost more than $10 million to bogus credit card charges from a single ring of scam artists. If you’re not examining your monthly statements, maybe you were a victim.
Viewer Suggestion to Destroy Debts: Trade in Your Truck
Brad found an extra $200 a month to pay down debt – and improved his ride at the same time. What could you do to destroy your debts?
Taxes: Death of the Refund Anticipation Loan?
IRS stops aiding and abetting tax preparers in making high interest loans to those Americans who can least afford them.
8 Reasons You Should Love Credit Cards
Paper or plastic? That used to be what the cashier asked when bagging your groceries. These days the same question could apply about paper money vs credit cards. Here are eight reasons why plastic is the right answer.
Credit Card Abuse: Progress, But Not Perfection
Since new laws were passed to protect consumers against abusive credit card practices, a recent study reveals things have gotten better, but they’re far from perfect.
Three Steps to Break a Car Lease Without Getting Rear-Ended
What do marriage, the Army and car leasing have in common? Answer: All are much easier to get into than out of.
Is Your State Offering a Tax Holiday?
Here’s a chart that makes it easy to find out if your state is offering to let sales taxes slide for back-to-school and other purchases.
$12.99 HDMI Cables: Great Deal? Nope!
If you’ve ever paid a total of more than $2.30 for an HDMI cable, read this!
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