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Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 8, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 8, 2011
Today in the news: The government wants higher security fees added to plane ticket prices, and hopes to work out new foreclosure procedures with banks soon; oil’s up to $105 as Libya’s brewing; Google gets flak for lax security on Android apps; and Subway is the new king of fast food.
Attractive Rewards Still Available on Some Debit Cards
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
While banks have been slicing rewards on debit cards, there are still some good ones out there – here are two examples.
CARD Act One Year Later: Are We Better Off?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 23, 2011
The CARD Act is approaching its first birthday, and many are calling the law a major success for consumers. But some think the celebration is a bit overdone.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for Feb. 23, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on February 23, 2011
In today’s headlines: Many housing markets hit record lows, credit card rate hikes and fees fall, stockholders in HP and Barnes & Noble lose big, and the government’s investigating Toyota again.
Taxes 2011 – Beware of These 3 Stupid Tax Tricks
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2011
There’s nothing wrong with charging a fair fee for a valuable service. But for years, some of our nation’s top tax preparation companies have been squeezing extra fees from those least able to afford it. It’s time for it to stop.
5 Mostly Unknown and Little-Used Credit Card Perks
LowCards.com on February 3, 2011
Credit cards have gotten a bad rap in recent years – in many cases, deservedly so. But some offer benefits you may not be aware of unless you dig. Example? One card is now offering free admission to over 100 museums.
U.S. Treasury Tests Debit Cards for Tax Refunds
LowCards.com on January 20, 2011
600,0000 people will be offered a debit card for their tax refund this year. Depending on the results of the trial, the IRS may start issuing more plastic for refunds.
Resolutions 2011 – Finding Help With Debt
B.T. Ballenger on February 19, 2011
In this economy, more people than ever are resolving to find help getting out of debt. And there’s a lot of help out there, both good and bad: Learn to tell the difference.
The Top 10 Worst Scams of 2010
B.T. Ballenger on January 19, 2011
The Better Business Bureau brings us the most common scams of 2010. How can you protect yourself in 2011? Fortunately, most schemes are variations on a theme: Don’t pay up front fees and you’ll go far.
Ask Stacy: What Can I Do With My Timeshare?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A timeshare might make sense for a select group of people – but never for anyone who has to borrow the money to purchase or might need to sell someday.
What the 15 Most-Hated Companies Can Teach Us
Michael Koretzky on January 12, 2011
Can you guess the 15 companies Americans loved to hate in 2010? Some are obvious, and at least one is surprising. But even more shocking are the ones that didn’t make the list.
10 Credit Card Predictions for 2011
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
Last year, who would have predicted credit card use would drop and debit card use would rise? Well, we did, actually. So here are predictions for next year.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Work from Home without Getting Worked Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Can you really make money working from home? Sure, but it’ll take some work to separate the scams from the scores.
Gift Cards Are Better This Year: 3 Tips to Buy Them for Less
Michael Koretzky on December 2, 2010
Thanks to the CARD Act, Gift Cards have fewer fees less fine print. And thanks to these tips, you won’t have to pay face value when you buy one.
Kardashian Kard Already Kaput
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
After less a month on the market, the ill-conceived Kardashian Kard – a debit card aimed at teens – has already been canceled.
How Countrywide Profited on Foreclosures
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
If you don’t understand why so many on Main Street are so angry at Wall Street, check out this story.
How to Save Gas Money This Holiday Season
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 11, 2010
Good thing Santa’s sleigh doesn’t run on unleaded, because the price of gasoline is going up for the holidays. Here’s how you can be a fuel-sipping Scrooge.
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
While deciding whether to refinance your mortgage may seem mysterious, when you boil it down, it’s just simple math.
The Mother of All Foreclosure Mistakes
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 20, 2010
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.
High-Tech Saving Websites: Not Ready for Prime Time
B.T. Ballenger on October 19, 2010
The next generation of money-saving websites is here, and they’ve got neat tricks – when they work.
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