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Shop wisely when buying prepaid calling cards

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

A Consumer Reports study finds they carry lots of fees but little helpful information

Verizon landline phone service is ho-hum, but new DSL customers must get it

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Verizon is now compelling new subscribers to its DSL Internet service to also take landline voice service

Don’t get dinged by overdraft fees

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Opting in to an overdraft-protection program can cost you big bucks

New FCC rules help you prevent cramming on landline phone bills

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission has taken steps to protect you from fraudulent charges on your landline phone bill

Facebook and Your Privacy

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:06:08 +0000

Facebook and other social networks collect enormous amounts of highly sensitive information. How is it being used?

Reverse mortgage: Know the traps

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Why Reverse mortgages should be seen only as a last resort.

Prepaid debit cards booming, but beware

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Many of these cards lack the guaranteed protections we take for granted

3 yard makeovers for $500 or less

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Five tips to help you save money

At tax time, avoid refund anticipation loans

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Refund anticipation checks also are no bargain

How to Cut Your Phone Bill

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:27:22 +0000

Here are five tips to help you save money.

How to contest a will

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Do you think you were cheated out of an inheritance? You might be able to challenge the will

How to find a good tax preparer

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

For a fee, a tax-prep company will give you your refund in advance. But those small fees are actually extremely costly.

5 tips to follow before starting your taxes online

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

There are dozens of Web-based programs that help you electronically prepare, store, and file your tax return

Top tax scams and how to avoid them

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A good tax preparer will ease stress and might save you some money as well. Here’s what you need to know.

Avoid costly retirement mistakes

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The shaky economy has caused many Americans to rethink their retirement plans

Six tips for saving money on airfare

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

We have some tips that can help cut the cost of flying

Reverse mortgages and their alternatives

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Living off your home equity

Five most romantic geeky gifts for Valentine's Day

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Here are five suggestions for sharing your love in a way they’ll really appreciate

7 Easy Ways to Mess Up Retirement

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:27:27 +0000

Here are seven common mistakes most of us can avoid if we choose to.

Six tips for saving money on airfare

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Tips that can help cut the cost of flying

You can expect more bank fees in 2012

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Here’s some of what you can expect for 2012

Six things that will cost you more in 2012

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

You can expect to see some increases in what you pay for certain things in 2012

Debunking the hype over ID theft

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:32:58 +0000

You don’t need a costly service to protect your good name

Shoppers now back to relying on credit cards over debit cards

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Consumers are starting to return to pre-recession buying habits

5 tips to keep holiday spending in check

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Last holiday season, 45 percent of shoppers who made a budget exceeded it