About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g
These are difficult economic times, but I'm getting tired of being told to spend my money on stuff, as if my personal saving habits are somehow ruining the economy. Instead of thro
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Credit card fraud affects thousands of people every year. During 2009, in the UK alone, £440.3 million was lost due to fraudulent actions on stolen or cloned credit cards.
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Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?
About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g
Ten Great Charities that Deserve Your Dollars This Year
These are difficult economic times, but I'm getting tired of being told to spend my money on stuff, as if my personal saving habits are somehow ruining the economy. Instead of thro
10 Secrets of Long-Distance Job Hunting
Ready to get out of Dodge but need to have a job before you go? Follow this guide and land a new gig in a new city before you've said goodbye to the old one.
How to Get a Price Match Through Your Credit Card
Many of the best credit cards offer price match on your purchases, which can save you big.
How to Get Good Advice
Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.
10 Classic Impulse Buys We Need to Stop Falling For
Acting on impulse is good when you're catching someone who's falling, or swerving to avoid an accident. But when it comes to shopping, it's not your friend.
4 Ways to Negotiate Credit Card Debt
Here's a secret not enough of us know: Everything is negotiable — even your credit card debt.
9 Easy Ways Retirees Can Earn Extra Income
Who says the Internet gig economy is only for Millennials? Use it to help you boost your retirement income, too!
18 Surprising Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen
You work so hard to protect your identity, but there are still ways thieves can get your personal data. Here's how they do it.
Where to Take Your Batteries, CFL Bulbs, and Other Hard-to-Recycle Stuff
Have a junk drawer filled with loose batteries? We all do. Here's how to get rid of those — and a lot else — the right way.
11 Sources of Instant Gratification You Can Feel Good About
Scratch your "I want it now!" itch without messing up your long term plans? Yes, you really can have your cake and eat it, too.
25 Ways to Be a Better Person Today
Discover how you can become a better person today (and reap additional benefits like happiness, saving money, and helping the environment).
Your cell phone number is no longer unlisted
My cell phone is my only phone, which saves me quite a bit of money every month. Telemarketers don't have the number. [more]
The Great Whitening Hype
The home teeth whitening market is expected to grow 30% in the next decade. While this isn’t surprising in itself, I am shocked at the number o
GYM Class: THE DIY, DIFNF Thesis
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Strategies for households with more than one adult
The strategy for households with a single adult can be disposed of in the first paragraph: Earn enough money to buy everything your household consumes, plus provide through direct
Make Homemade Dog Food with your Slow-Cooker
Awhile back, I told you how we had gone the way of homemade dog food. It isn’t jus
Book review: Farewell, My Subaru
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Credit Card Fraud and How to Avoid It
Credit card fraud affects thousands of people every year. During 2009, in the UK alone, £440.3 million was lost due to fraudulent actions on stolen or cloned credit cards.
All About Deflation
Deflation is back in the news, and for good reason: It's a real risk.