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5 Ways to Save Time AND Money With Coupons

Guest Blogger on January 23, 2012

What’s your hourly rate for frugal activities? Compare the money saved as payment for time invested, and you’ll get an entirely new perspective on frugality.

Top 10 Debit and Credit Card Stories of 2011

LowCards.com on January 13, 2012

It wasn’t the best of times, and it also wasn’t the worst. But it may have been the busiest for your credit and debit cards.

Using Social Networking to Land a Job? 4 Things Not to Do

Angela Colley on January 12, 2012

Social networking can lead to bigger and better jobs, but it can also cost you the one you have (or the one you want). Make sure you don’t have any of these social networking bad habits.

Your Paycheck Bounced: What Now?

Angela Colley on January 11, 2012

Didn’t realize a paycheck could bounce? Me either. But at least you can get what’s coming to you – if you follow these 8 steps.

Money Hacks 2012 – 8 Shortcuts to Getting Richer

Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021

They’re called “hacks”: clever solutions to tricky problems. Here are some of my favorites to help you save more or spend less.

Top-Rated Exercise Equipment for 2012 (Starting at $3)

Karla Bowsher on January 3, 2012

Whether you have $3 for a smartphone app, $20 for a pedometer, or $800 for a treadmill, here’s a list of the top products at bottom dollar.

What to Watch For When Your Bank Merges

Michael Koretzky on December 28, 2011

If you haven’t had your bank merge with another in your lifetime – well, you haven’t lived all that long. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Get Started Investing?

Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018

Tired of earning less than 1 percent on your savings? Here’s how to do better.

Do-It-Yourself Career Counseling: 9 Ways to Succeed

Guest Blogger on December 26, 2011

Can you career counsel yourself? Sure, and you might do it better than the experts.

Credit Reports Get More Personal – What to Do

Guest Blogger on December 21, 2011

Credit reporting is no longer just about whether you’ve paid your mortgage and credit cards on time. New reports include everything from late rent to cell phone bills.

What I Learned From Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

Angela Colley on December 21, 2011

It’s not the last minute yet, but it’s getting close. If you still have holiday gifts to buy, you could pay a lot more for them if you wait any longer.

Beware Fake Charities: 4 Tips for Donating

B.T. Ballenger on December 19, 2011

Think you’d never donate to a fake charity? We set up shop in front of K-Mart and prove that Americans do it all the time.

A Man’s Guide to Taking the Stress Out of Jewelry Shopping

Jason Steele on December 16, 2011

If you’re a guy shopping for jewelry, you’re right to be nervous. But follow these five steps and your trip to the jewelry store will be a little less intimidating.

Ask Karla: Can I Remove Wrinkles Without Going Broke?

Karla Bowsher on December 8, 2011

Plenty of products claim to rid users of wrinkles, but few provide the results they promise. Still, effective products with affordable prices are out there. Here’s how to find them – and save on them.

10 Tips for Buying an Android – From an Apple Hater

Angela Colley on November 30, 2011

I don’t have an iPhone, and I’m proud of that fact. Like many folks, I have an Android phone. If you want to avoid the hype and save some money on a great smartphone, here’s how to do it.

8 Ways to Donate Online Without Spending an Extra Dime

Angela Colley on November 29, 2011

Even if you can’t make cash donations this year, you can still give to charities while you shop for gifts.

12 Free Money-Saving Shopping Apps

Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2011

What if your cell phone could save you money instead of just costing you money? These free apps can help you do just that – whether you have an Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia, Palm, Windows Phone, or no smartphone at all.

5 Tips to Save Like a Pro at the Grocery Store

Karla Bowsher on November 24, 2011

Do you check your smartphone before grocery shopping? Are you tracking what you spend at the grocery store? If not, you’re probably wasting money every week.

Top 10 Tips to Bag a Bargain on Black Friday

Guest Blogger on November 16, 2011

If you’re one of the millions clamoring for deals this year, here are some tips to make your shopping day easier and more profitable, along with some of the best deals you’ll find at each store.

4 Tips to Find the Right Charity

B.T. Ballenger on November 16, 2011

Americans donate billions of dollars to more than a million charities each year. But they’re not all created equal. Learn how to tell a fake charity from a real one, and a good charity from one that’s great.