Posted 22 hours 17 min ago by Paul Michael
Recently, someone from "behind enemy lines" came forward to give us all invaluable tips on dealing with those harassing calls from telemarketers. Learn the secrets you need to know to protect yourself.
Posted October 31, 2009 - 08:00 by Jabulani Leffall
The recession is technically over, officially over, numerically over. How do you feel now and what are you gonna do about it?
Posted October 30, 2009 - 05:00 by Heather Johnson
How do you process the deluge of statements, notices, and bills for your healthcare? Processing them with these four steps could make the difference between overlooking important pieces of information due to disorganization or staying a step ahead of your medical providers and payers and getting your bills resolved correctly.
Posted October 29, 2009 - 12:07 by Stacy Johnson
As with many overpriced services, getting a better deal on pay-TV isn't hard. Just call armed with better competitive offers and threaten to leave. I did it on-camera in this story and saved 15% in 13 minutes.
Posted October 26, 2009 - 05:00 by Xin Lu
A group of lawyers threatened a class action lawsuit last year against Disney for deceptive practices since their Baby Einstein videos are heavily marketed as educational but research showed that television could actually be detrimental for very young children. Now Disney is offering a refund of up to $15.99 for each Baby Einstein DVD. Here are some details on how you can trade in your old Baby Einstein videos for some cash or a different product.
Posted October 24, 2009 - 07:00 by Marla Walters
Probably due to the fact that my monthly health insurance premiums rose dramatically this year, and also because I am about to take a state-mandated 5% pay cut, my ears really perk up when I hear anything that might possibly cost me more money. But would a value-added tax do that? And what is it? I thought Wise Bread readers might want to know, too.
Posted October 21, 2009 - 05:00 by Stacy Johnson
"You should never pay more than $10 for a standard six-foot HDMI cable" -CNET
Posted October 15, 2009 - 07:00 by Paul Michael
Yes. Well, that's just my humble opinion, but I really don't see why this has so many people throwing their arms up in the air with shock. We tax liquor and cigarettes, neither of which are essentials in life. Why not tax something that is bad for our health, preventing more people from buying it and generating much-needed cash in the process?
Posted October 14, 2009 - 07:00 by Jabulani Leffall
Some well known mainstays of Corporate America have decided not to wait for an official recovery but to sell the idea of it to you. Can we collectively as corporate citizens and consumers think our way out of a downturn?
Posted October 13, 2009 - 06:00 by Adam Baker
Social Media networks like Facebook and Twitter are going through unprecedented growth. Unfortunately, this growth makes them a target for spammers and scammers. We break down a couple recent phishing scams that have plagued these networks. Find out how you can protect yourself from these scams and what steps to take if you feel you're account has been compromised.
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