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Summer 2011 Travel Trends
Tweet Summer 2011 and summer 2008 will have something in common: record gas prices. We’re still nearly two months away from the official start of the summer travel season, but
How to Finance Your Business Startup
Tweet If money is an issue, you’ll need to raise cash to get your business going. In a time of hard to get credit, that can be difficult, but you
How to Make More Money
Say the word “budget” to some folks and you’ll find them running for cover. That’s because when it comes to constraining oneself, a budget may seem too hard to implement.
Charity Fraud & How to Avoid Getting Scammed
You’re likely familiar with your local Boy Scout troop, animal shelter and garden club, but they’re not the only organizations who might be interested in receiving a financial contribution from you.
Cash Back Rewards Are Once Again In Vogue
Prior to the economic meltdown of 2008, cash back rewards programs on credit cards were frequently offered and generously packed with amenities. That quickly changed when the economy nose-dived and consumer default rates surged.
A Little Bit of Credit Card Maneuvering Can Save You a Lot of Money Abroad
You can count on a few things happening each year as winter begins to turn into spring. The weather will get warmer, the sound of bat meeting ball will begin to ring out from parks around the country, the smell of fresh cut grass will once again grace your nostrils and people will begin planning spring and summer vacations.
Book Review: The 10 Commandments of Money
Top Internet money adviser presents contemporary financial advice. Liz Pulliam Weston, author of Your Credit Score and MSN columnist, has released a new book titled, “The 10 Commandments of Money.” This time around Weston speaks to the consumer who was pummeled by the most recent recession who would, in this case, be nearly every single one of us.
32 Money Saving Tips For 2011
Tweet As the economy gradually recovers consumers are beginning to open up their wallets, but there isn’t much there. Sure, plastic is an option, but snake-bitten consumers are avoiding borrowing
How to Sell Gold for Cash for the Holidays
Tweet By Abbey Fay The holiday spirit is in the air. Everywhere you go you can see tinsel, flashing lights, glitter and glamour sparkling from shop windows. It’s a merry
How To Christmas Shop Without Going Into Debt
Tweet By Lauren Dzuris It’s almost that time of year again. Like every year, the Christmas holiday seems to sneak up on us so quickly. Before we know it the weather has
How to Save Money in This Lousy Economy
Tweet Economists agree that the last recession ended in June 2009, but that is small comfort for most Americans. With nearly 15 million people unemployed, signs of recovery are nearly
7 Tips for Saving Money on Your Vacation
Tweet Save some serious cash while away this summer. Last week, we covered “7 Tips for Extending Your Summer Entertainment Dollars,” in a bid to help families have fun over
Budgets And Why You Need One
Tweet One of the most despised words for some people is the word budget as it offers to them certain negative connotations such as restrictiveness and deferment. True, a budget
What To Ask of a Credit Counselor
Tweet Consumers who are in a financial bind may end up turning to a credit counselor for guidance. This can be an effective way to help beleaguered Americans get their
Debit Card Usage Increases, Credit Card Usage Decreases
Tweet Consumer, media and market research firm Mintel recently confirmed what some analysts have been suspecting: America’s love affair with credit cards is on the decline. Instead, consumers are being
