Posted April 21, 2009 - 08:36 by Paul Michael
It’s a question I’m asked at least a few times a day when I use my check card, usually by one of those little card-reading machines (although sometimes, an actual living person asks, too). Being someone who hates the word “credit” I have always opted for “debit” and proceeded to enter my PIN number. But have I been doing it all wrong?
Posted April 15, 2009 - 15:01 by Linsey Knerl
How can you be sure that your next doctor's office visit goes really well? Author and leading medical expert Dr. Davis Liu joins Wise Bread on Blog Talk Radio tonight to give advice on getting the most from our health care dollar.
Posted April 14, 2009 - 13:52 by Paul Michael
So, you've ordered a product or service and something goes wrong. You need to speak to a customer service rep as soon as possible, so you pop onto the website and start searching. And continue searching. And search some more. You'll notice that a lot of companies have buried that information, or don't even have it on the website at all. What now? Well, you can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Posted April 13, 2009 - 13:50 by Paul Michael
If you love Craigslist, and use the free section to either post products or get great deals, you really need to read this. Because there’s a dirty secret to Craigslist that most people don’t know about it, and the free section gets hit with it most.
Posted April 12, 2009 - 19:57 by Linsey Knerl
The latest report on U.S. savings didn’t look very encouraging. As the average savings rate dwindles (to almost zero in some demographics), it may see a bit overreaching to give advice on how to utilize savings objectives. The truth, however, still remains – the best way to make a purchase for many consumers is to save for it first. Here is a brief overview of the three kinds of savings goals, and how you might wish to use each to achieve your financial aspirations.
Posted April 10, 2009 - 11:16 by Linsey Knerl
If you’ve found yourself avoiding the doctor because you’re recently laid off and not sure what to do, we’ve got news for you! Walgreens Take Care clinics are opening their doors “free of charge” to those affected by a job loss. Read on for the details on this newsworthy development.
Posted April 10, 2009 - 02:18 by Fred Lee
By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.
Posted April 9, 2009 - 18:37 by Nora Dunn
Many people have put their vacation on hold with the current economic downturn, or are searching for alternative ways to travel on the cheap. Other people yet are looking to earn some extra income on the side to help pay the bills. iStopOver is a solution for both of these groups. And they are offering a special promotion just for Wise Bread readers.
Posted April 8, 2009 - 13:04 by Linsey Knerl
Have you ever wondered what the phrase “medical tourism” really meant? Are you looking for ways to cut back on healthcare costs (both at home and abroad)? We chat candidly with Amy B. Scher of Healthcare Hacks to learn more about her experience with receiving life-saving care in India, and what you can do to save right here in your own country.
Posted April 6, 2009 - 12:57 by Xin Lu
Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were selling for very low prices. For example, an ounce of gold recently sold for only $187.96 when it is worth around $1000. How is this possible?
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