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Four Reasons You Should Give Your Health Insurance a Checkup – Stat
If you’ve got an individual health insurance policy that was issued before March 23, 2010, it’s probably time to shop for a new one. Because new provisions of the health care reform law could help you save hundreds on medical bills.
Foreclosure Mess: More Shoes to Drop?
Robo-signers attesting to foreclosure lawsuits they haven’t read is a serious problem. But that could be the tip of a very big iceberg.
Ask Stacy: Should I Shun Stocks and Buy Bonds?
Having no money in these volatile economic times is stressful – but so is having some money and not knowing where to invest it.
Under Fire: Mixing Credit Reports With Hiring Decisions
Employers are increasingly turning to credit scores to help screen applicants who may be unreliable or a risk of theft. But many states are questioning using credit scores to judge someone’s job qualifications.
Toothbrushes and Toilet Paper – from Amazon.com?
You can shop for groceries and toiletries online – and, believe it or not, pay less than you would from local grocery and drug stores.
Tired Robo-Signers Let Other People Sign Their Names
Feel sorry for the poor robo-signer who had to sign 1,000 foreclosure files a day? Then here’s some good news: allegations are now surfacing that at least one robo-signer got help from co-workers.
The Mother of All Foreclosure Mistakes
Imagine standing in your front yard and watching as a car pulls up. A stranger gets out, walks up to you, verifies your identity, then serves you with foreclosure papers. Now imagine that you’ve never missed a mortgage payment in your life.
3 Things You’d Better Know Before You Live Together
About to take the next step and move in with your partner? Here’s some advice on how to merge your money – ignore it at your peril.
High-Tech Saving Websites: Not Ready for Prime Time
The next generation of money-saving websites is here, and they’ve got neat tricks – when they work.
Cash-Back Credit Cards Have Loopholes
The holidays are almost here, but the cash-back credit card offers have already arrived. Be careful, though, or you could end up with a Grinch of a deal. Here’s what to look for – and look out for.
Big Banks Use Back Taxes to Seize Homes
Buying property by investing in back taxes has been around for a long time. But should big banks and hedge funds be allowed to use this method to separate homeowners from their homes?
The Foreclosure Freeze – What It Means and Why It Matters
You’ve seen the headlines about banks stopping foreclosures – but if you haven’t yet realized the implications for every American, this is a story you don’t want to miss.
Monday’s Money Deals: Furniture, Office Supplies and Free Photo Albums
This week we find ways to save on office supplies, eating out, and sports gear. And freebies: Halloween stencils and a professionally printed photo album.
5 Tips to Avoid “Cell Phone Bill Shock”
The FCC is proposing new rules to help prevent unexpectedly high cell phone bills. Until they make that final call, 5 tips to keep your bills low.
Website Says It’s OK to Walk Away – No It Isn’t
Some people seem to think they can morally justify walking away from a mortgage they could afford to pay, simply because their house went down in value. Time to man up.
Ask Stacy: Why Do Good Borrowers Get Punished?
Sheila makes all her mortgage payments, but nobody will allow her to refinance her underwater mortgage. How come there’s no help for people who do the right thing?
Don’t Be Afraid to Save On Halloween
You don’t need a financial fright to have fun with Halloween. Stacy finds out the most popular costumes for the season and gives advice for saving on spooks.
5 Tips to Save on Rent
Rental occupancy is way up — your savings on rent should be, too. Here’s some advice to help the cost of your rent make less of a dent.
My Credit Card Company Buys All My Christmas Presents
Do you worry about where to find the money to buy holiday gifts every year? I don’t. I do all my shopping in minutes – and use the bank’s money!
Don’t Buy a Flat-Screen TV Today – Wait a Few Weeks
Here’s some financial advice: You can’t time the stock market, but you can time the flat-screen TV market. We’ll tell you just the right moment to invest in the latest tech – and save hundreds.
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