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The Three Best Credit Cards
With billions of credit card come-ons bombarding Americans every year, it’s practically impossible to know that you’re getting the best deal possible on your credit card. But whether you’re looking for the lowest rate, most cash back or other perks, there’s something for everyone.
Finding The Illusive 8% Savings Rate
Viewer question: Stacy, I enjoy your tips, sometimes, but—really where have you been getting the 8% you are always mentioning where to stash the savings from manicure & dinner out?????
8 Top Tips From A Money Saving Mom
If you think you know how to save money, think again… When the Rachel Ray show was looking for the thriftiest mom in America, they found Margie Read.
Who Insures The FDIC?
Stacy, You keep educating people on how to check to see if their banks are FDIC-insured but make no mention of how little money and assets the FDIC actually has… They have less than 2% in assets to cover the accounts they are supposedly insuring. 2%. That’s insane. The FDIC isn’t insurance at all. It’s … Continued
6 Ways to Build Credit in College
The average college student now graduates with more than $2,000 in debt. Obviously, keeping a clean credit history and a high credit score isn’t part of the regular curriculum.
3 Bailout Costs No One Is Talking About
The bailout of our banking system, considered a short-term solution by many experts, could end up costing you big in the long-term.
Is Your Brokerage Safe?
With all the talk of banks going under, what about your stock brokerage? If it fails, is your money insured?
Stacy Comments on the Crisis
I wanted to take this opportunity to say a few words about the situation we’re in, how we got here, what’s likely to happen in the days ahead and what you should be doing to protect your family’s finances.
Is Your Bank Safe?
The FDIC just released a list of more than a hundred troubled banks. Is yours one of them? More importantly… should you care?
Defending Against Debt Collectors
Americans now carry more than 2-trillion dollars in debt, and as that figure grows, so does the debt collection industry’s revenues. But just because you owe money, doesn’t mean debt collectors can treat you like a doormat.
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.
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