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  • Best Deals in August

    8/21/10 • (0)

    The folks atFreeShipping.org have released their 2010 Best Time to Buy guide, which lists several items they say are best to purchase this month. Here are 7 products off the full list, including FreeShipping’s estimates of how much you can save.

  • Safety Tips for Subletters

    8/20/10 • (0)

    While there is no official statistic indicating a rise in subletting across America this year, I’m betting this has become an increasingly popular housing strategy. Take these precautions.

  • 4 Money-Savings Travel Tips

    8/11/10 • (0)

    Yesterday I wrote about how new research shows leisure spending is the only category of spending to really boost our happiness levels. Today I’ve got some new ways to rethink your vacation spending and how to live it up on vacation without breaking the bank.

  • The One Purchase That’ll Make You Happy

    8/10/10 • (0)

    Leisure spending equates to happiness, and it’s pretty much the only purchase that does that. Why? Researchers say it has a social component, which helps to reduce the feeling of loneliness. In short, we feel “socially connected” and that boosts happiness.

  • Today Show: Planning for Retirement

    8/08/10 • (0)

    Saturday morning on the Today Show it was all about the golden years: how to prepare financially, best places to retire, and how to handle your relationships in this new stage in your life. Here’s the clip in case you missed it.

  • Never Pay an ATM Fee Ever Again

    8/03/10 • (0)

    This week on Moneywatch, catch my story on how to avoid paying those pesky ATM fees, from downloading new apps to your phone to knowing exactly which banks offer fee refunds. Here are some highlights.

  • Back to School: Great Money Saving Apps

    8/01/10 • (0)

    Need to save money on campus? There’s more than one app for that. For students who own a smart phone there are countless free applications that can help make life easier, more efficient and less expensive. Here are my six favorites.

  • Bike Share Programs: Full Speed Ahead

    7/29/10 • (0)

    Thanks to its cost efficiency and environmental friendliness, bike sharing is currently the fastest growing form of transportation worldwide. CityRyde’s bike sharing consultants tell me that by the end of 2010 you can expect at least a few dozen more bike-share systems here in the States.

  • Dating 101: Breaking the Financial Ice

    7/27/10 • (0)

    If you’ve been dating – and think things could turn serious – but have yet to broach the topic of money, it’s time to start. Here are my four financial ice breakers to help you learn more about your steady’s financial picture.

  • Summer Vacation: 5 Tips for Trips with Friends & Family

    7/21/10 • (0)

    Vacationing with another family or a group of friends can earn you sweet savings – from group discounts to shared costs. But before committing to a week together on the beach, it’s important to make sure everyone’s on the same financial page.