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Finding Unclaimed Cash
B.T. Ballenger on December 27, 2011
Looking for some money to pay holiday bills? Instead of checking for coins under the couch, start by checking the Web.
10 Tips to Safely Save on Prescriptions
Karla Bowsher on March 28, 2013
Do you pay an insurance copay for generic medications? Fill your prescriptions at Kmart or Walgreens? Buy a one-month supply of pills? If so, you could be overpaying. To find the lowest price on meds, use the same tips medical professionals offer their patients and families.
No Joy in Mudville: Teaching My Son About Payback Periods
Len Penzo on December 15, 2011
Saving money is no game. And teaching your children the value of money isn’t going to win their appreciation. But it’s still worth the effort.
Are Concierge Doctors Worth the Price?
B.T. Ballenger on December 15, 2011
Some people are VIPs – very important patients, who get more attention from their doctor with less waiting. As you might imagine, there’s a price to pay. Is it worth it?
Ask Stacy: Why Are E-Books So Expensive?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is steamed that I’m charging so much for the digital editions of my books. E-books eliminate expenses ranging from paper to transportation – shouldn’t they cost less than their paper cousins?
6 Money Mistakes Couples Make
B.T. Ballenger on December 12, 2011
Money and marriage may go together like a horse and carriage, but don’t put the cart before the horse. Or buy one without talking to your spouse.
5 Ways to Save With a New Baby on the Way
Guest Blogger on December 12, 2011
New is always nice. But gently used furniture, clothing, and baby gear can really ease the strain on your pocketbook when you’re expecting.
5 Gift Ideas to Teach Kids About Money
B.T. Ballenger on November 28, 2011
While children get more holiday presents than most of us, sometimes they lose interest before the batteries die. Why not give a gift that earns interest, or lasts a lifetime?
Why Marriage Makes It Hard to Control Remodeling Costs
Len Penzo on November 24, 2011
No, “requirements creep” isn’t a person you don’t want to be around. It’s a philosophy you don’t want to adopt. But we all do at some point.
3 Cheap and Tasty Ideas to Spice Up Holiday Meals
Lauren Issaeff on November 17, 2011
This holiday season, you can make your turkey tastier, your punch spicier, and your cheap wine seem expensive.
18 Tips to Save on Holiday Shopping
B.T. Ballenger on November 14, 2011
With less than two weeks until the biggest shopping day of the year, how’s your gift list looking? If you need ideas for presents and tips to save some money, we have lots.
5 Financial Steps to Take as Soon as You Say “I Do”
Angela Colley on November 10, 2011
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes stressing out about money. Here’s how to focus more on the fun part and less on the stress.
Ask Stacy: Which is Better – FSA or Deducting Medical Expenses?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This week we tackle medical expenses and income taxes. The question: Should I use a Flexible Spending Account at work, or just deduct my medical expenses on my tax return?
Why Pastry Chefs Are Financially Savvier Than the Common Man
Len Penzo on November 3, 2011
Cookies and cash have a lot in common, especially if you don’t follow their recipes for success.
8 Great Healthy and Cheap Alternatives to Fast Food
Guest Blogger on December 19, 2011
If time is money, then fast food is a cash-wasting drain on your wallet. Here’s how to eat right, quick, and cheap.
4 Ways to Stretch Your Halloween Pumpkins
Lauren Issaeff on October 30, 2025
Don’t buy a pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern and just eat the cost – save money by eating the pumpkin. Here are some cheap and simple options beyond pumpkin pie.
9 Low-Stress and Low-Cost Ways to Fly With Your Toddler
Jason Steele on November 7, 2012
Traveling with your young children doesn’t have to be an ordeal. The trick is in the preparation – and learning from other parents who have been there.
Save Time With These Fast (and Nutritious) Breakfast Ideas
Guest Blogger on October 24, 2011
Time is money. So here’s how to get your family off to a good start when they’re in a hurry – and you are too.
Patience Is a Virtue. Learn It, But Please Hurry
Len Penzo on October 20, 2011
Americans hate waiting. Time is money, right? Well, in this case, waiting a long time equals a lot of money.
Ask Stacy: Can I Really Buy an iPad for $23.73?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
You’ve probably seen the TV commercials – special online auctions where they’re practically giving stuff away. Are they the real deal?
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