Money Talks News | Page 1292 | Get rich one day at a time

Abused by a Debt Collector? Get a Free Lawyer

Just because you owe money, doesn’t mean debt collectors can treat you like a doormat. If they are, you might be able to turn the tables with a free lawyer.

5 Golden Rules For Hosting A “Luxe” Oscar® Night For Less!

Host a sensational Academy Awards party for less than you might think with these 5 golden rules from some true party experts.

4 Tips to Escape from Debt Prison

The most popular ways people deal with their debts and how to figure out which will work best for you.

5 Tips for Paperless Finances

Going digital by scanning the papers you need to keep and tossing the ones you don’t will help clean out your filing cabinet and stay better organized in the future.

Swapping Favors in a Time Bank

Earning “time dollars”, and keeping them in a time bank, just might change the way you think about doing favors for friends.

Deadline for Haiti 2009 Deduction Ends Sunday

If you haven’t made a contribution to help Haiti, you might want to think about it within the next day or so. Especially if you could use a break on your 2009 taxes.

16 Tips to Save on Home Remodeling

The best way to save on housing is not to buy or rent more house than you need. The best way to fix up the home you have is to use some simple tips that can save from 20% to 50% on remodeling costs.

Before The Credit CARD Act, A Pound of Flesh

No, it wasn’t your imagination. Your bank probably did raise rates and fees prior to submitting to the consumer protections enacted by the new law that went into force on February 22, 2010. And when you see the details, your blood will boil. Especially in light of the fact that taxpayers bailed out some of the same institutions now sticking it their customers.

18 Tips to Dress for Less

For many, clothes are more than an expense, they’re an expression, which can make overspending easy. But whether you view clothing as art or afterthought, use these tips to save a bundle.

Federal Unemployment, Cobra Subsidy in Danger of Expiring

More than a million people are in danger of losing extended federal unemployment assistance within the week. Whether you’re one of them or not, here’s some advice on what to do when your unemployment runs out.

Debt Settlement Company Bites Back

Debt settlement is a controversial technique to pay less than what you owe. Read this recent email exchange between me and the owner of a debt settlement company and you’ll see what I mean.

No More Extra Credit on Campus

The Credit CARD Act is now in effect and one of the major provisions is a restriction on credit cards to those under 21. What’s a student to do? Here are some ideas.

New Credit Card Statements: Coming Soon

Thanks to the CARD Act, you’re going to have new rights, credit card companies will have fewer, and it’s all going to be spelled out in language that’s a lot easier to understand.

Growing Your Own Vegetable Garden

A friend of mine is very into DIY culture. She recently showed me how to plant a spring vegetable garden without spending a dime.

Throwing a Recession-Buster Cocktail Party

Instead of dining out in a bar or restaurant and sharing appetizers and a big bill, bring the party home and ask guests to share their favorite “small plate” while you serve up cocktails.

28 Tasty Tips to Save on Food

In 2008 the average American family spent $6,100 on food. But if that average family had used these tips, they might’ve saved 10% or $600.

Tax Time is No Time for Mistakes

Everybody makes mistakes. But one place you should really try to avoid them is when you do your income taxes. You may think that using software will eliminate any chance for error; if only life were that simple! Before you seal that envelope or hit “send” to file electronically, read/watch this story.

Latest Posts