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- 5 Money Truths That Aren't Always Obvious22 February 2012, 11:36 am
One of the beautiful things about life is that there are always pleasant surprises waiting to be discovered. Even with the sometimes mundane topic of money, there are many revelations to be had. Here are five such money truths that aren't necessarily obvious. (See also: 10 Monthly Bills You Can Slash)
Always Trying to Make More Money Is the Wrong Pursuit
The majority of us can name a few reasons why we want more money. Having th... 
- 10 More Great Uses for Old Ties22 February 2012, 11:24 am
One of the casualties of our more informal work world is a surplus of neckties. Visit any thrift store of a respectable size, and you’ll find whole nests of colorful old ties coiled and tangled in bins and snaked through hangers. Exploring them is a history lesson in fashion and in the vagaries of style. They come in paisleys, college stripes, argyles, and checks; in wool, acetate, polyester, and silk; in skinny, wide, and extra wid...
- Best Money Tips: Stay Organized When Grocery Shopping22 February 2012, 11:00 am
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles to help you organize your grocery shopping, write a better business letter, and overcome negative emotions.
Top 5 Articles
6 Ways to Stay Organized When Grocery Shopping — Pick a good time to go grocery shopping so you can hit the sales and miss the crowds. [SavvySugar]
How to Write a Business Letter that Gets Results — Be clear about what it i...
- How to Save Money on College Applications22 February 2012, 10:48 am
We all know that college can be expensive, but I didn't realize that just applying to colleges can cost hundreds of dollars. This fall, when my oldest son began to submit his applications, I got schooled on these expenses and picked up some ideas on how to control them. Learn from my mistakes as well as the right decisions I made.
Here are ways to save when applying for college.
College Applications
Developing a list of colleges and unive...
- 12 Unique Ways to Score a Job Interview21 February 2012, 5:00 pm
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These days, scoring a job interview is tough enough, let alone getting the position. With dozens (or sometimes hundreds) of applicants for every job, standing out in the crowd is more important than ever. And you’ll also need a little help from lady luck, too.
But, saying that, I’m a firm believer in creating your own luck. There are always ways you can put the od...
- Stupid With Zeroes: 6 Stupid Taxes to Avoid10 February 2012, 6:02 am
Just because you paid a stupid tax in the past doesn't mean you have to pay one in the future. Here are the most common stupid taxes and how to avoid them....
- Relief From Being Scared13 October 2011, 6:10 am
Dave fans surround Will, a new My Total Money Makeover member, with wisdom and encouragement as he begins to tackle $647,000 in debt!...
- Rock Stars in More Ways Than One29 September 2011, 6:09 am
If "normal is broke," the Dallys are as "weird" as it gets! They have a house worth $230,000 and no debt. They have set a course for their future that involves a whole lot of freedom. Read their debt-free story now....
- Don't Try To Beat The System29 September 2011, 6:09 am
When you try to beat the system, you assume much more in risk than you get in reward. And if the danger of risk hits you, it will wipe out any progress you made — and then some....
- Tucker Family Takes a Different Path28 September 2011, 6:09 am
For a lot of couples in their mid-twenties, life revolves around debt—student loans, credit cards, car payments, 30-year-mortgages. That's just life, right? Brad and Jodi Tucker disagree....
- Why Are Some People Unsuccessful When Getting Out of Debt? – Denise22 February 2012, 10:33 pm
From How to Get Out of DebtSteve, From the work that you have done helping people, I’m sure there are some people that are unsuccessful. What are the biggest reasons, in your opinion, that people are unsuccessful. Thanks, Denise The Answer: Dear Denise, That is an excellent question. There isn’t one answer but a series of issues that lead people to [...]Read the full article at GetOutOfDebt.org, click here: Why Are Some People Unsuccessful When Getting Out of Debt? – Denise...
- While homeless I defaulted on my student loans. I can’t get my transcripts to start over.22 February 2012, 10:12 pm
From How to Get Out of DebtHi, I graduated from college with a BFA in photography. We were taught the usual art b.s. but we weren’t taught any business skills–consequently, I did very well in school but not so well in life. I paid off 2 of my loans but used deferment/forebearance options frequently over the years due to underemployment. I [...]Read the full article at GetOutOfDebt.org, click here: While homeless I defaulted on my student loans. I can’t get my transcripts to sta...
- Is this a social security fraud scam?22 February 2012, 10:09 pm
From How to Get Out of DebtThere was two people who showed up to previous adress I have resided at. Claiming they were from Social Security and said they were there to pick me up or collect some money. Is there a way I can find out if it is another scam? Wouldnt they go to the address on my Drivers [...]Read the full article at GetOutOfDebt.org, click here: Is this a social security fraud scam?...
- Need help paying school loans while going through a divorce22 February 2012, 10:08 pm
From How to Get Out of DebtI have graduated from college in summer of 2011 and my wife asked for a divorce at the same time. I am lining in my home paying all the billls on the house.i am starting to go under water paying bills. I have a job in the health field working as a tech in a [...]Read the full article at GetOutOfDebt.org, click here: Need help paying school loans while going through a divorce...
- Charged Off Mortgage Has Caused Collection Calls for Balance22 February 2012, 10:07 pm
From How to Get Out of DebtThanks for taking time to read my post and question. I had a home with my parents and the property was short sold in 2008. The 2nd Mortgage was charged off, now 4 years later my mom is getting calls from a collection agency to try and collect the balance of the charged of mortgage. [...]Read the full article at GetOutOfDebt.org, click here: Charged Off Mortgage Has Caused Collection Calls for Balance...
- If You Can’t Get These Features, Start Shopping for a New Bank (52/365)22 February 2012, 8:00 pm
Over the last few days, we’ve talked about several features your bank should have: compatible hours, few (or no) fees, solid interest, and a large ATM network. On top of that, I’d add robust online banking as well. The question then becomes what do you do if your bank doesn’t offer these things? I’d suggest [...]...
- The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Games and Drinks Edition22 February 2012, 2:00 pm
For some reason, three people have contacted me within the last day or two asking me for suggestions on how to deal with drinks and snacks when playing board or card games with friends. They do make a mess. If we’re just playing a game with an ordinary deck of playing cards, I don’t sweat [...]...
- Make Sure the Bank’s Hours Match Yours (51/365)21 February 2012, 8:00 pm
The bank my parents use keeps some rather unusual hours. A few times recently, I’ve been visiting my parents and wished to accompany them to the bank to sign papers or other such things, only to discover that the bank is improbably closed at what seems like a completely reasonable hour. This is a common [...]...
- Chores, Allowance, and “Above and Beyond” Tasks21 February 2012, 2:00 pm
I’m often asked about our allowance and chore policies for our children. Recently, some snow on our driveway made us carefully think about these policies and decide exactly how we wanted to handle them. About two weeks ago, we had a snowstorm that covered our driveway with about two inches of snow. While it wasn’t [...]...
- Don’t Tolerate These Four Fees (50/365)20 February 2012, 8:00 pm
One of the surest signs that it’s time to switch to a new bank comes when you examine your monthly statement and see a lot of unnecessary fees. About a decade and a half ago, I was a customer of a large bank chain (Firstar) that was later swallowed up by an even larger bank [...]...
- 48-Hour Giveaway Extravaganza: $100 Vitacost, $50 Applebee’s, $20 Starbucks gift certificates, + more!22 February 2012, 9:58 pm
I’m so thankful for each and every one of you. In fact, it’s impossible for me to put into words just how much you mean to me. You’ve inspired me, loved me, believed in me. You’ve challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and do things that 15 years ago this once-timid girl [...]Learn how to go from financial mess to financial success. Order your copy of my brand-new book The Money Saving Mom®'s Budget today!
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- Walmart: Current Deals22 February 2012, 9:54 pm
Here are the best deals at Walmart right now with thanks to Heather from Passion for Savings for her help in compiling them. The prices below are based on Northwest Arkansas region. Please keep in mind that Walmart deals vary by region so the prices listed here will not be valid at all stores. Maggie [...]Learn how to go from financial mess to financial success. Order your copy of my brand-new book The Money Saving Mom®'s Budget today!
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- Free ebook: 52 Quick, Simple, and Delicious Gluten-Free Dinners22 February 2012, 9:41 pm
Download a free copy of 52 Quick, Simple, & Delicious Gluten-Free Dinners. Please note that the price is currently $0.00, but that could change at any time. Be sure to check the price before checking out to verify that it is still free. This ebook is specifically for Kindles, but you can go here to [...]Learn how to go from financial mess to financial success. Order your copy of my brand-new book The Money Saving Mom®'s Budget today!
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- Reader Tip: Make Your Own Cookbook22 February 2012, 9:30 pm
Sara emailed in the following tip: I have subscriptions to Food Network magazine and a few other freebie magazines that have lots of recipes in them. However, I was getting to the point where I was swimming in magazines, post cards, and other cut-out recipes with no form of organization! I had been given a blank cookbook with [...]Learn how to go from financial mess to financial success. Order your copy of my brand-new book The Money Saving Mom®'s Budget today!
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- Ask The Readers: Recommended bread machine cookbooks?22 February 2012, 7:01 pm
Today’s question is from Giovanna: After reading your blog, I was recently inspired to start cooking bread using a bread machine. I have used many of the bread machine recipes you post, but I would also like to find bread machine cookbook. Does anyone have a “tried and true” bread machine cookbook you would recommend? -Giovanna Do you have a [...]Learn how to go from financial mess to financial success. Order your copy of my brand-new book The Money Saving Mom®'s Budget t...
- Vitacost: FREE $10 Credit + $2.22 Shipping Only!22 February 2012, 11:00 pm
Today (2/22) only Vitacost is offering $2.22 shipping on orders less than $22, or FREE shipping on orders over $22! There's no special promo code needed for this special. New members to Vitacost will get a $10 off any purchase coupon to use on brand name vitamins, bath & beauty products, specialty foods and more. [...]...
- Free Samples Roundup: Panda Express, Tide Pods & More!22 February 2012, 8:45 pm
I post a lot of freebies every week, and I know sometimes it can be hard to wade through which are still available, so each week I put together a list of samples and other freebies you can still request if you haven't already. Some of the best freebies disappear too quickly to make this [...]...
- $5 off $20 Kellogg’s Special K Products Purchase22 February 2012, 7:00 pm
Now through 3/21 you can get $5 back when you spend $20 on any Kellogg's Special K products. You can spend it all in one shopping trip or many at any participating retailer. $5 off $20 Kellogg’s Special K Products Purchase was first posted on February 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm. ©2008-11 Deal Seeking Mom™. [...]...
- Win-It Wednesday: IHOP $25 Gift Card (10 Winners!)22 February 2012, 7:00 pm
Join me every week for Win-It Wednesday, with 24-hour giveaways just for you! As you know, IHOP is one of our family's favorite places to eat. With their new 7 for $7 Menu and reasonably priced kids' meals, everyone can get their fill without straining our budget! And of course next week (Tuesday 2/28) you'll [...]...
- New Fisher-Price Printable Coupons22 February 2012, 6:00 pm
Here are some great new high value printable coupons from Fisher-Price! Search "Toys and Games" to find them quickly. $20 off any Fisher-Price babygear swing purchase of $139.99 or more $10 off any Fisher-Price babygear purchase of $49.99 or more $5 off Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy $5 off Fisher-Price Kick & [...]...
- How Safe Is Your Cash?22 February 2012, 1:00 pm
This is a post from staff writer Robert Brokamp of The Motley Fool. Robert is a Certified Financial Planner and the adviser for The Motley Fool’s Rule Your Retirement service. He contributes one new article to Get Rich Slowly every two weeks. One of oldest adages in investing is “no risk, no return.” These days, [...]...
- Five Easiest Ways to Save Money21 February 2012, 1:00 pm
This post is by staff writer Sarah Gilbert. This is America Saves Week, and I am writing to you sitting next to a jar. This jar is stuffed full (okay, imagine it gently filled — it’s a small jar) of five dollar bills. I do not feel proud that this is the best way I’ve [...]...
- Building a Collection Without Breaking the Bank20 February 2012, 11:30 am
Before I moved out of the house and into my apartment, my cousin Nick paid a visit to play board games. After some rousing Carcassonne and Ticket to Ride action, I gave him a brief tour of my geek room, which was home to my board games, science fiction novels, and comic books. “Your comic [...]...
- Reader Story: I Fought the Law (and the Law Won)19 February 2012, 11:00 am
This guest post from Brooklyn Money is part of the “reader stories” feature at Get Rich Slowly. Some stories contain general advice; others are examples of how a GRS reader achieved financial success or failure. These stories feature folks from all levels of financial maturity and with all sorts of incomes. One fine evening late [...]...
- Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Spend on Housing?17 February 2012, 11:00 am
Over the past few months, I’ve occasionally used the “Ask the Readers” feature at Get Rich Slowly to poll people about their budgets and spending habits. So far, I’ve asked folks to share their spending on food, clothes, gifts, and health insurance. Now I want to look at a bigger item in your budget — [...]...
- Walmart Deals and Coupon Matchups 2/2222 February 2012, 11:10 pm
Here are some new Walmart deals: Nestle or Wonka Movie Theatre Candy – $0.98 Use $0.75/2 Nestle/Wonka Candies, 3.1 oz – 6 oz 02/19/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/31/2012) Pay $0.60 each after coupon wyb 2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides – $1.00 Use $0.50/2 Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides 01/29/2012 RP Insert (exp 02/26/2012) Pay [...]
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- Printable Coupons: Nivea, Curious George DVD, Mighty Dog, Daily Renewal Baby Lotion, and More22 February 2012, 10:30 pm
Here are a few new printable coupons available right now: $1 off any one Nivea Hand or Body Lotion (excludes trial sizes) $0.55 off any New Ziploc Perfect Portions Bags $3 off the Purchase of Curious George Saves the Day Plus any Curious George DVD (Use zip 62946) $2 off any One Alka-Seltzer Plus Product (Use zip 62946) [...]
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- Round-Up of Organic & Natural Deals – February 2222 February 2012, 9:50 pm
Check out the latest organic and natural coupons and deals. Coupons and Freebies: $0.75/1 Athenos Feta Cheese $3/1 Zevia All Natural Soda, 6 pack Buy One Happy Munchies or Happy Yogis, Get One Free (Recyclebank – 50 Points) $1/1 YoBaby or YoBaby Meals Organic Yogurt or (1) YoBaby Drinkable Organic Yogurt, 4 pack $1/1 Silk Fruit [...]
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- New Philadelphia Cream Cheese Catalina Offer22 February 2012, 9:10 pm
The Coupon Network just announced a new catalina offer on Philadelphia Cream Cheese products: Get $3 in future savings when you buy three or more PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese This works out to be a very nice discount on these products. It looks like this offer is valid through 3/04/2012 and at the following stores: A&P, [...]
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- First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguisher for $9.99 Shipped22 February 2012, 8:31 pm
You can get this First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguisher for $9.99 from Buy.com right now. It also comes with free shipping. Features Easy to Use Fights Liquid & Electrical Fires Grease, Oil, Gas, and Similar Liquids Includes Mounting Cap For Easy Access/Storage Operable Between -40 & 120 Degrees Fahrenheit Perfect for Small Kitchen Fires Quick [...]
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- Best Banks with the Highest Interest Rate for Savings Account22 February 2012, 4:30 pm
Are you earning the most from your savings and money market deposit accounts? These accounts are the main pillars of a strong financial foundation, providing you with financial stability and helping you achieve your financial goals. [...]Read the rest of Best Banks with the Highest Interest Rate for Savings Account at Moolanomy.com. Copyright 2007-2012 Moolanomy.com. All rights reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.
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- Time Value of Money, Inflation, and Opportunity Cost22 February 2012, 1:00 pm
Could the phrase “time is money” actually be true and not just a commonly used quote? One of the most critical concepts to understand in the realm of personal finance is the time value of money. [...]Read the rest of Time Value of Money, Inflation, and Opportunity Cost at Moolanomy.com. Copyright 2007-2012 Moolanomy.com. All rights reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.
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- What is an Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need One?21 February 2012, 1:00 pm
In an increasingly litigious society, it can be scary to think what might happen if you are responsible for an accident, and then are sued. It’s true that your insurance policy probably has liability coverage, but [...]Read the rest of What is an Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need One? at Moolanomy.com. Copyright 2007-2012 Moolanomy.com. All rights reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.
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- What is a 1099-K and Why Did I Receive One?20 February 2012, 1:00 pm
This year many individuals are receiving an unexpected new tax form in the mail: the 1099-K. This is a new form that is causing a lot of confusion amongst tax payers. If you received one and [...]Read the rest of What is a 1099-K and Why Did I Receive One? at Moolanomy.com. Copyright 2007-2012 Moolanomy.com. All rights reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.
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- 5 Important Lessons about Credit that Most People Learn the Hard Way19 February 2012, 11:20 pm
Years ago I had a co-worker who had a saying: credit cards don’t come with instructions! How true. On the one hand having a credit card makes buying so easy. Just hand over your card, and [...]Read the rest of 5 Important Lessons about Credit that Most People Learn the Hard Way at Moolanomy.com. Copyright 2007-2012 Moolanomy.com. All rights reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.
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- Want $200 for Free? Get a Chase Freedom Visa or Mastercard22 February 2012, 7:00 pm
Who doesn’t like free cash? Anyone? Chase Freedom will give you $200 if you sign up for either a Chase Freedom® Visa or Chase Freedom® MasterCard. The best part? Chase Freedom is one the best cash back credit cards available. You’re not signing up for a garbage credit card just to get some cash back. [...]...
- Going Solo – The True Costs of Starting Your Own Financial Planning Firm21 February 2012, 2:38 pm
I’m on a roll, it’s time to go solo. -Vanilla Ice Last year, I embarked on one of the most exciting business transitions of my life – I formed my own registered investment advisory firm. I get a lot of questions from advisors wanting to know about the process. How does it work? How much [...]...
- Fuggedaboutit – The Worst Investmet Strategy You Can Have17 February 2012, 3:15 pm
Buy and hold. Set it and forget it. Let them do their thing. I’m sure it’s okay. How many of you have adopted any of the above investment strategies? Or as I like to say, the “Fuggedaboutit” investment strategy. If you do, you have about a 100% chance to fail. So don’t do it. Watch [...]...
- The Day I Failed as a Financial Advisor15 February 2012, 5:59 pm
If there’s one thing that you maybe haven’t noticed about most financial advisors, it’s that we are arrogant pricks. Please note that I said “we are” – not “they are” – as I include myself in that statement. We all have firms that provide the most superior customer service. We all have investment strategies that [...]...
- How I Saved Over $12,000 By Lowering My Life Insurance Premiums14 February 2012, 3:05 pm
The big craze lately has been the vast number of people rushing to refinance their home loans and I have been excited to be a participant in this craze! We finished building our dream home in February of 2008, and we were extremely excited to lock into a 30-year mortgage at 5% interest. We were [...]...
- Need a Tax Break? Here’s a List18 February 2012, 1:00 pm
Everybody wants some tax breaks…or a few more. When it comes to taxes these breaks—credits, adjustments, and deductions—are always your friend. They’ll lower your bottom line, reducing the amount you owe or increasing your tax refund. So it’s important to have a grasp of what tax breaks are available and which ones you might qualify [...]...
- Auto Financing for Smart People: Tips for Saving on Your Car Loan17 February 2012, 5:15 pm
Earlier this week I wrote about mistakes we make when buying a car. One of those mistakes is overlooking the importance of the auto financing in the overall cost of your new car. The example I gave is if you are buying a new Honda Civic, the difference between “sticker price” and the dealer’s invoice [...]...
- 5 Big Car Buying Mistakes14 February 2012, 4:55 pm
Last Saturday I was out to dinner at one of those Japanese Hibachi places. Over a scorpion bowl, I was talking to a friend who works as a sales manager at a luxury car dealership. He was mulling over getting out of the industry because—as you might imagine—car shoppers aren’t the nicest people to deal [...]...
- Common Tax Schedules: The No-Stress Guide To Filing Your Taxes, Part 49 February 2012, 2:40 pm
We’re in the middle of the “No-Stress Guide to Filing Your Taxes”. We’ve already covered: A tax document checklist: A guide to get you started Choosing the best method to file your return Tax software: When to use and how to choose Today, we’ll talk about some of the more common “advanced” schedules you may [...]...
- Your Automatic Investment Plan: How to Build a No-Hassle Money Management System, Part 4 of 47 February 2012, 4:50 pm
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve laid out three steps to help you build a hassle-free money management system: How to manage your spending without a traditional budget. How to create a bank account buffer to eliminate the risk of overdrafts. How to put your bills and savings on autopilot. What I’ve written is [...]...
- How to Take an Inexpensive Road Trip21 February 2012, 4:21 pm
I just picked up a copy of Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America’s Two-Lane Highways by Jamie Jensen from my local library because I wanted to plan an inexpensive road trip this year. The book’s itineraries, albeit too rich for my budget-loving blood, got me to thinking about ways you can cut costs and [...]...
- How to Spend Your Tax Refund20 February 2012, 5:49 pm
Whenever tax seasons rolls around there are a lot of people who are chomping at the bit to get their hands on their tax refund. And for good reason. The average tax refund in recent years has been hovering around $3,000, and that’s just for federal taxes. Obviously, a $3,000 windfall could mean a lot [...]...
- Infographic – Generations and Debt17 February 2012, 2:59 pm
What would you do if you had a lot of credit data and wanted to help educate people on how to be better with credit and debt? You’d probably pore through the data, try to find some trends, and then share those trends with the world. It’s something a lot of credit bureaus try to [...]...
- What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes on Time15 February 2012, 12:34 pm
As the tax deadline looms, it is an appropriate time to explore what can happen to a taxpayer who is unable to make their tax payment to the IRS. While this is not a situation you typically plan on being in, it happens to the best of us. At least you have a few different [...]...
- Five Places to Find Discount Prescription Eyeglasses13 February 2012, 7:10 pm
Do you gasp in shock every time your optometrist offers you a pair of $300-$400 eyeglasses? Do you have more than one family member needing corrective lenses? If you don’t want to go into debt after every eye exam, you’ll want to pay careful attention to what I’m going to say next. It pays to [...]...
- Home prices at lowest point in more than 10 years22 February 2012, 4:48 pm
Home prices fell to their lowest point in more than a decade in January, but that helped to lift the pace of home sales, according to a report from an industry trade group....
- Consumer bureau targets overdraft fees22 February 2012, 3:14 pm
The new consumer bureau said Wednesday that it plans to target a kind of bank fee that makes customers see red: Overdraft protection penalty fees on checking accounts....
- Fighting back in a tough economy22 February 2012, 2:37 pm
It's been more than four years since the financial crisis first knocked you back on your heels. You've probably been on the defensive ever since, doing your best to deflect whatever punches the economy has thrown your way. Of course, the trick to any good rope-a-dope strategy is to sit back and let your opponent tire out before you unleash your own flurry of blows....
- Falling victim to your job's low expectations22 February 2012, 2:28 pm
If you aspire to become a great manager, simply striving to meet your company's actual (versus espoused) standards probably won't get you there....
- Fannie, Freddie legal fees: $110 million and counting22 February 2012, 11:11 am
A watchdog agency said Wednesday that the legal tab for former leaders of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is at least $110 million....
- Money 911: Lending money to in-laws30 November 2011, 3:47 pm
This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we heard from a woman whose mother-in-law asks her for $50 each month, and has been doing so for about a year now. Should the daughter-in-law continue to say yes? To see what we told her — plus why this might be a good opportunity to have a family [...]...
- Today’s Money: The pitfalls of payday loans30 November 2011, 3:35 pm
It may be a fast solution for those in need of extra cash, but a payday loan isn’t without its pitfalls. The interest rates can be as high as 600%, and studies have shown that the average payday borrower takes out nine different payday loans over the course of a year, so this interest rate, [...]...
- Today’s Money: Cyber Monday28 November 2011, 3:28 pm
If you didn’t want to brave the mall on Black Friday, today is your chance to nab some great deals — and you still don’t have to go to the mall! With Cyber Monday comes offers of free shipping, online “doorbuster” deals, and much more. This morning on Today, I spoke with Natalie about how [...]...
- Money 911: Loan modifications and HARP23 November 2011, 5:17 pm
This morning on Money 911, we fielded questions about loan modifications and refinancing mortgages. To see our answers — and to hear about the federal refinance program that can help you if you’re underwater — check out the video clip below. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy...
- Newsweek: The cost of unpaid internships22 November 2011, 4:03 pm
In spite of ongoing headlines about legality issues and claims of slave-like labor, today’s college students are pursuing internship opportunities with unparalleled vigor — more than half of the class of 2011 had one, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. And nearly half of these students were not paid [...]...
- SportsWatch: Nike’s game plan for Jeremy Lin22 February 2012, 11:12 pm
Athletic-shoe giant Nike Inc., which built its global franchise in part through selling signature shoes and apparel of celebrity athletes including Michael Jordan, is discussing opportunities for its latest star player: Jeremy Lin.
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- Chuck Jaffe: Risk and return are joined at the head22 February 2012, 9:16 pm
Some people are afraid of making a mistake by taking on risk, while others take risks that lead to mistakes, says Chuck Jaffe.
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- Personal Finance Daily: Who are you voting for? Don’t tell co-workers22 February 2012, 8:53 pm
Whatever your political views, you might want to hold your peace at work. Read that story, plus get the latest real-estate news, including a Q&A for mortgage borrowers on the foreclosure settlement and data reports that seem to point to a housing-market recovery, all in today’s Personal Finance Daily.
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- Ruth Mantell's On the Job: Political talk on the job is candidate for trouble22 February 2012, 8:39 pm
You may have insightful views on the upcoming presidential election, or politics in general, but share those opinions sparingly, if at all, when you’re at work.
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- Watchdog launches inquiry into bank overdraft fees22 February 2012, 3:13 pm
The nation’s consumer watchdog bureau on Wednesday launches an inquiry into fees charged by banks when consumers overdraw their accounts, a multi-billion-dollar business for financial institutions.
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- Timing RRSP withdrawals is important22 February 2012, 10:21 pm
Talbot Stevens: Recognizing that most Canadians prefer to pay less tax, the big RRSP question is: 'Are there ways to withdraw RRSPs tax free - legally?'...
- As life changes, finances change22 February 2012, 7:24 pm
'Everyone is different. But everyone ages one year at a time,' says Gaetan Ruest, and they need to plan their finances and RRSPs accordingly ...
- Build your portfolio according to your age22 February 2012, 7:17 pm
In the last of this Road to Retirement series: Andrew Allentuck answers a reader question on asset allocation...
- Desperately seeking value22 February 2012, 7:01 pm
Retail investors know they need guidance, but picking the right financial advisor can be as hard as picking the right stocks...
- Canadians expect to work past 66: survey22 February 2012, 4:42 pm
Most Canadians expect to work past the age of 66 — and the majority of those workers say it will be because they need to, not because they want to, a new survey suggests...