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What the Fed’s Actions Mean for Your Credit Card
LowCards.com on August 15, 2011
Not all interest rates are created equal. The rates the Fed froze last week won’t freeze your credit card interest. In fact, your own interest rates may rise.
How to Embrace ‘Frugal Materialism’
Donna Freedman on August 9, 2011
Spending money is more fun than saving it. But you can do both and still savor life.
9 Ways to Save on Back-to-School
B.T. Ballenger on August 8, 2011
It’s the time of year when kids return to school and you return to the mall. Minimize the damage by harnessing these 9 tips to save on back-to-school shopping.
2011 Back-to-School Tax Holidays: When to Save in Your State
Karla Bowsher on August 4, 2011
This year’s sales tax exemption season kicks off on Aug. 5. Read on to find out how to save in your state.
How to Read Beauty Product Labels
Karla Bowsher on August 1, 2011
If you’ve ever bought a personal care product because you thought it was natural, hypoallergenic, or wouldn’t cause your toddler to cry in the bath, you’ve probably wasted your money.
4 Basic Money Rules You Might Be Ignoring
Donna Freedman on November 7, 2012
Follow these four simple rules and you’ll find yourself in greater control of everything from your budget to your weight.
Should You Make Your Own Dog Food?
Ross Boissoneau on July 26, 2011
Doggone it, feeding Fido can be a tricky proposition. It costs a lot, and you’re never quite sure what you pet is getting. Here’s one controversial alternative.
6 Tips to Avoid Moving Scams
B.T. Ballenger on July 15, 2011
Moving is a logistical nightmare, but some things can make it much worse: like when the movers demand more money, hold your stuff for ransom, don’t show up on time – or at all.
16 Tips to Find the Perfect Swimsuit for Less
Karla Bowsher on July 14, 2011
Two-thirds of women dislike how they look in their swimsuit, according to the Consumer Reports National Research Center. But you don’t have to be one of them. Read on to learn how to find the perfect suit and save money while you’re at it.
5 Money-Saving (But Fun!) Summer Dates
Gideon Grudo on December 19, 2011
Money Talks News is hitting the streets and letting you know where to have the perfect and (almost) free date during this summer of love.
12 Ways Americans Say They’re Saving This Summer
Michael Koretzky on December 19, 2011
A new Harris poll reveals how Americans have found proven money-saving techniques during the recession. Are you doing any of these? Or all of them?
6 Tips to Save on Pet Medical Expenses
B.T. Ballenger on July 7, 2011
Pets are like members of the family. But unlike other family members, they probably don’t have health insurance. Here are some ways you can protect your furry friends from the high cost of health care.
Easy Savings: Cook What’s Cheap
Dan Schointuch on July 5, 2011
Thanks to the magic of the Internet, it’s never been easier to find cheap recipes with on-sale ingredients.
5 Tips to Save on Braces
B.T. Ballenger on July 4, 2011
Braces can be embarrassing, but most of us don’t have an embarrassment of riches to pay for the invisible ones. Learn how to take a bite out of the bill for your kids’ teeth straightening – it may cost as little as $500.
5 Reasons to Postpone Teen Driving
Ross Boissoneau on June 28, 2011
Every day your teen waits to get behind the wheel, you save money and gain some peace of mind.
19 Things Your Millionaire Neighbor Won’t Tell You
Len Penzo on November 7, 2012
If you want to keep up with the Jones, you can do it – even if the Jones are millionaires. Here’s what your rich neighbor doesn’t want you to know.
Study: Cable Boxes Use More Power Than Refrigerators
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
Hate the cable company? Now you have something new to complain about. Turns out that not only is your cable bill too high, your set-top boxes are power pigs.
6 Family Vacations Under $1,000
B.T. Ballenger on June 17, 2011
Traditional vacations are expensive – gas prices are still high, so are airfares, and hotspots like Disney World are raising ticket prices. Here’s how to save and still have a memorable family getaway.
8 Tips to Turn Your Vacation into a Tax Deduction
B.T. Ballenger on June 14, 2011
Vacation budgets are down, and IRS audits are up. But that doesn’t mean combining a family vacation with business travel is a bad idea – just that you have to be careful and do it right.
Deal-Seeking Dad: Are Kids Getting Smarter About Money?
Ross Boissoneau on June 9, 2011
A new survey shows that the recession has had one upside: Young people are becoming more financially responsible, although there are still some big gaps in their knowledge.
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