Not long ago, I found myself with an excess of books and a shortage of money. While this wasn’t an unusual state for me, I was preparing to move into a much smaller house, and those books were not going to fit.My father, who at 80 is a veteran eBay seller, recommended Amazon Marketplace. If … [Read more...] about How to sell books for cash
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When ‘all you can eat’ does — and doesn’t — pay
Restaurant chains like Golden Corralhave carved out a successful niche in the restaurant world by promising as much food as you can eat for one price. It only makes sense that other industries would follow suit and dangle the same goodies.But just as you eventually realize you paid $11 for a … [Read more...] about When ‘all you can eat’ does — and doesn’t — pay
Does it pay to return to work after baby? Do the math
This post is by Erin Flynn Jay, author of "Mastering The Mommy Track."Many new moms have mixed feelings about whether they should return to work after a too-brief maternity leave or stay home until their kids are older. Are you undecided about whether you should quit your job and stay home with … [Read more...] about Does it pay to return to work after baby? Do the math
3 ways to maximize what you’ll get from Social Security
Once you hit retirement age, Social Security, Uncle Sam's retirement plan, can make your life a lot better. Here are three things you need to know to get the maximum benefit.Work under Social Security at least 35 years. Social Security is calculated based on the sum of your highest earnings … [Read more...] about 3 ways to maximize what you’ll get from Social Security
Extended warranties: peace of mind or money trap?
Sometimes buying an extended warranty protects your pocketbook and buys you peace of mind. Other times, the cash outlay isn’t worth the cost.What’s the scoop on extended warranties? Is buying an extended warranty worth the peace of mind -- or just another money trap? I can recall only once that … [Read more...] about Extended warranties: peace of mind or money trap?
Save money, enjoy life more
Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Yes. Researchers have found that taking breaks from pleasurable activities makes us appreciate them more. I learned this the hard way when I split open and broke my big toe. For more than a year, I couldn’t get a pedicure. Finally healed, I treated myself. At … [Read more...] about Save money, enjoy life more
Why you should pay off student loans now
This post is by Zac Bissonnette.Excerpted from How To Be Richer, Smarter, and Better Looking Than Your Parents by Zac Bissonnette by arrangement with Portfolio Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Copyright © 2012 by Zac Bissonnette.I hate student loans.In fact, I hate student … [Read more...] about Why you should pay off student loans now
What happens next? Get free estate planning guide
It's not a discussion many of us want to have with loved ones, but it is a necessary and important one. In the event of an unexpected illness or death, what happens to your finances? The American Institute of Economic Research (AIER), a nonprofit organization founded in 1933, wants to take the … [Read more...] about What happens next? Get free estate planning guide
How to make money as a mystery shopper
I love shopping. I love making money, too -- so I have more money to shop with. So I guess it's only natural that I'm a part-time mystery shopper for several companies. I have found that you will not get rich as a mystery shopper, but it can be a nice second income, and you may even get some free … [Read more...] about How to make money as a mystery shopper
