By benjamindsearle(view all posts by benjamindsearle)
at 6:57AM Monday January 2, 2012
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Money Saving Tips
I read the news this fall about the floods in Thailand with about
the same level of interest that I suspect you all gave it. Natural
disasters always make me sad for the victims, but unless I knew
someone in the area it usually slips from my brain pretty quickly
afterward. The thing that I failed to realize was that Thailand is
a major manufacturing center for a lot of products that come
straight here to the US to be sold.
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By Dealman(view all posts by Dealman)
at 11:57AM Friday December 30, 2011
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Newsworthy
Image courtesy of ICanHasCheezburger
This week we have Sears problems, the Kindle bonanza, SOPA news, surviving scams, best apps of the year and financial resolutions.
Plus a
fierce lion.
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By pmiller(view all posts by pmiller)
at 9:55AM Thursday December 29, 2011
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Newsworthy
Photo courtesy of Mike Kalasnik, via FlickrIf you're like me, you change your car's motor oil religiously. The
"Every Three Thousand Miles or Every Three Months (
Whichever Comes
First)" standard might as well have been carved into slabs and
hand-delivered by Moses.
And, if you're like me, you've been doing it
wrong this whole time.
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By Dealman(view all posts by Dealman)
at 11:54AM Friday December 23, 2011
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Loose Change
Image courtesy of ICanHasCheezburgerThis week we have self-gifting, cooking gourmet from the pantry, smartphones killed the digital camera star, Boxing Day, answering the eternal question: do women overuse credit cards?, and tips for regifting.
Also, cat wrapping.
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By BeckyHarks(view all posts by BeckyHarks)
at 9:58AM Friday December 23, 2011
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Newsworthy
As the automobile industry radically works to reconstruct itself in
order to
save itself, the fallout has included the demise
of a beloved brand of car or two. While the departure of a major
car brand may
feel alarming, this is nothing new to
manufacturers and consumers.
On Monday, December 19,
Saab -- the unconventional, yet charming
Swedish car company -- filed for bankruptcy. Saab was a relatively
small force in the US market, but it had a fairly militant
following of people who appreciated how different and sleek the
brand of cars were, as compared to other car companies. The
once-proud company is expected to liquidate all remaining
inventory.
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By pmiller(view all posts by pmiller)
at 8:58AM Thursday December 22, 2011
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Newsworthy
By MoneywiseMoms(view all posts by MoneywiseMoms)
at 7:56AM Wednesday December 21, 2011
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Newsworthy
On Tuesday, Congress rejected a temporary measure that would extend a 2% payroll tax cut to over 160 million workers in the U.S. The payroll tax covers the amount collected for federal Social Security and is applied to the first $106,800 you earn. With no plan in place, the tax will increase to 6.4% on January 1 and will cost the average family $1,000 over the course of the year.
While a reduction in pay is not a good thing for anyone, is there another way to fill in that missing $1,000 in your budget? Try these four strategies for extra earnings or savings in 2012:
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By LKnerl(view all posts by LKnerl)
at 9:54AM Tuesday December 20, 2011
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Newsworthy
Photo credit The Consumerist
The
practice
of skimming is nothing new; in fact, we've blogged previously
about the dangers of this fraudulent practice. That it's occurring
with such force in stores like Lucky's, however, is a bit more than
shocking this time of year.
Up to 24 stores in the supermarket chain were
discovered to have the skimming devices installed where customers
swipe their card, resulting in over 500 potential theft cases.
While there is no way to know which stores will be hit next, there
are some effective measures you can take to safeguard your credit
and debit accounts against skimming thieves.
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By SavingsIQ(view all posts by SavingsIQ)
at 8:55AM Monday December 19, 2011
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Newsworthy
The holiday season is in full swing and many of you are traveling during this busy time. In the hustle and bustle of making plans and booking flights and hotels, you may overlook one small issue.
Bed bugs.
These small parasites can be found anywhere from motels to five-star hotels. People often have the misconception that bed bugs only reside in cheap motels, but the truth is bed bugs just need to hitch a ride on an unsuspecting human in order to find a new home.
A recent study showed that
bed bugs take longer to find a place to bite on hairy arms vs. non-hairy arms. However, this doesn't mean that people who have hair won't get bitten. They just have more time to escape. If all this bed bug talk is starting to gross you out, here are some preventative measures you can take to prevent an infestation in your home.
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By Dealman(view all posts by Dealman)
at 9:51AM Friday December 16, 2011
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Loose Change
Image courtesy of ICanHasCheezburgerThis week we have the Kindle Fire update, the NTSB cell phone guidelines, Santa's net worth, Nokia and T-Mobile team up, how to tip during the holidays, and saving money on Christmas by not celebrating Christmas.
Plus, a Bearded Dragon eating imaginary ants.
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By pmiller(view all posts by pmiller)
at 10:58AM Thursday December 15, 2011
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Newsworthy
Photo courtesy of Design Packaging, via FlickrGift cards are more than just easy stocking stuffers and
somewhat-unimaginative birthday presents. They're also a cash cow for
retailers. With this incentive, more companies are offering bonuses for
buying their gift cards instead of their competitors'.
Unfortunately,
this tactic can backfire.
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