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Outsourcing Your Errands
We all have to do things we don’t like… they’re called chores. But what if you could take those errands and send them off to India? It may sound far-fetched, but it’s actually happening. Companies like GetFriday and AskSunday allow you to hire an overseas personal assistant, typically for around $12 an hour, who will be … Continued
Gas Saving Devices A Scam?
You’ll find all matter of gadgets floating around that promise to improve your mileage and save you money on gas. But, can a magnet really save fuel? Could you run your car on water instead of gas? Will a “tornado” boost your mpg?
Trading In Your Gas-Guzzler
You know gas prices are soaring at the pump, but what you may not know is how much it now costs to trade in your gas guzzler for anything getting better mileage.
What’s Your Car Really Worth?
Used car pricing websites like Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book are supposed to take the same factors into account when determining the value of your used car. So why don’t they arrive at the same number for identical cars?
Investing for Retirement
There have been many books written on retirement investing and there will be many more. But I really don’t understand why a distinction is so often made regarding investing for your golden years, because basically all the investing you’re ever doing is for retirement. In other words, the whole point of investing is to make … Continued
Smart Uses for Credit Cards
There are a few situations where using your credit card has some distinct advantages over paying with cash.
Signs of a Housing Turnaround
With the housing market still in decline, many sellers are wondering when the turnaround will finally come. Fortunately, there are a few signs you can look for that will tell you when things are starting to look up.
Get A Lower Real Estate Commission
There are few things in life more expensive than selling your home, because that agent’s cut will run into the thousands of dollars. Is there a way to make it less? Sure: Just ask.
Locking In Low Gas Prices
GasBank.com, a new start up expected to launch within the next few months, is promising to let customers buy as many gallons of gas as they want, at today’s price, and pump it into their car whenever they like.
Frugal Lessons from Southwest Airlines
Southwest is the only airline turning a profit and by digging a littler deeper into their financial methodology, you’ll find that adopting a few of their practices can save you money at home.
Real Estate Auction Warning
Think being the highest bidder at a real estate auction means you’ve won? Think again…
Are Modern Necessities Necessary?
Looking for simple ways to save money? Cut out these six unnecessary necessities from your life and save hundreds each year.
Betting on Elections
The University of Iowa sponsors a low-stakes trading market where participants can put wagers on “political futures”. The surprise? Betters are more accurate than polls at predicting election outcomes.
What Are Short Sales?
The nation’s ongoing housing crisis has many would-be homeowners looking for the bargain of a lifetime. One way of buying cheap is foreclosures… another is with a short sale. But what is a short-sale and how does it work?
205 Ways to Save Money
This is an excerpt from my first book, Life or Debt. You won’t be able to use every tip, but you’ll definitely be able to use some!
3 Tips for the Web Marketing Newbie
If you own a small business, you know that the internet can mean the difference between profit and loss. So it pays to make sure that the online part of your business is as good as possible. We found one Internet marketing guru with some simple tips to effectively market your web site online.
Goodbye Landline
The cellular phone, now used as the one and only phone by 14% of American adults, and Voice Over Internet (VoIP) phones, used by 1 in 7 American adults, are making the landline telephone a thing of the past.
Recycling Old Electronics For Cash
If you love to own the latest technology (or live with someone who does), chances are you have a stash of tech trash… old iPods, cell phone chargers, or maybe even a broken laptop infesting your closets. But before you throw your tech toys in the trash, why not see if you can get some … Continued
The Difference Between Organic and Natural Food
When you shop for groceries, do you look for labels that say “Organic” or “Natural”? Believe it or not, there’s a huge difference between these two seemingly synonymous terms.
Insurance for Kids?
Is buying insurance for kids a good idea or are the better uses for the money?
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