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November 14

Bad News Bargains

by Paul B. Brown @ 6:02 am. Filed under bargains, deals, spending
I know this could sound callous, and I don't mean it to, but all the bad economic news has created bargains everywhere you look. Stocks (of good companies) are cheap. Banks are offering suprising high rates on CDs and retailers are offering incredible inducements. I am down in Florida as you read, and restaurants are offering meals for 50% less than the last time I visited a couple of months ago. The takeaway message: If you husband your money in good times there will be wonderful opporutnies when things turn bad (as they invariably do.) More…
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Budgeting & Bargains

7 Psychological Money Traps

Posted October 22, 2008 9:34 AM

When it comes to handling money, most of us aren't as rational and logical as we think. As with losing weight, we know what we need to do -- eat less (spend less) and exercise more (save more), but somehow we can't bring ourselves to do it. Or we buy a hot stock that really doesn't fit our investing needs and later wonder, "What the heck was I thinking?" You needn't beat yourself Read more...

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Debt

Taking Stock of Testosterone

Posted October 15, 2008 12:22 PM

Here's another cause of our financial woes: testosterone. A new study, detailed online in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, found that higher levels of testosterone correlate with riskier financial behavior. Men with more testosterone make riskier investments than those with lower levels. To be specific, men with 33 percent more testosterone than average invested 10 percent more of Read more...

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College Planning

12 Money-Management Tips for College Students

Posted August 28, 2008 4:18 PM

Don't toss that final suitcase in the SUV and start the drive to college just yet. Here are a dozen tips to help you manage your money so the last two months of the semester aren't spent munching stale potato chips in the dorm room or scanning the sidewalks for dropped change. 1. Track it. Track your spending for two to four weeks to find out where your money is going. Are four trips to Read more...

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Budgeting & Bargains

5 Big Bills You Can Cut Fast

Posted August 28, 2008 2:42 PM

As the economy weakens and prices soar on everything from gas to groceries, Americans are looking for quick ways to cut their expenses and hold on to more cash. Fortunately there are plenty of ways to chop your spending without a lot of time or hassle. Some of these cuts will save you just a few dollars, while others can net even bigger savings. Add them all up, and you could trim Read more...

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Seven Ways to Spot Unrewarding Rewards Cards

Posted April 28, 2008 1:08 PM

Rewards credit cards can offer some pleasant savings that nonrewards cards can't. How much you'll make back depends on the card you choose and your spending. Before you shop, find out what kind of rewards card makes the most sense for you. Then you can start comparing cards on sites such as Bankrate, LowCards and CardRatings. As you examine different rewards cards, look for the Read more...

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15 Money Moves for Tough Times

Posted April 28, 2008 1:08 PM

While economists debate whether the country is in a recession, consumers are being buffeted by skyrocketing prices, growing debt, layoffs, the subprime lending squeeze and a stock market roller coaster. While you may not be able to control the price of oil or the prime rate, there are some simple things you can do to shore up your finances, safeguard your future and ride out whatever the Read more...

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