With headlines screaming about long airport security lines, odds are you may have thought twice about taking that last-minute getaway or considered a road trip instead of a trip to Rome. Or maybe you have just landed after a long flight from an exotic destination and then cool your heels for hours … [Read more...] about How to fly through airport security lines
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The ultimate guide to protecting yourself from identity theft and financial fraud
If youâre like most people, you take care of most of your finances online these days. While you might have once been hesitant about online banking or typing in your credit card number to buy that sleek new laptop, now, youâve probably come around to thinking nothing of depositing checks using your … [Read more...] about The ultimate guide to protecting yourself from identity theft and financial fraud
Quick and easy budgeting on paper
Happy New Year! If you've been thinking about preparing and living on a budget this year following is how to get started immediately. With a little tracking (that can lead to some self-awareness) you can be on your way to achieving your financial goals in no time. Pen and paper v. Software and … [Read more...] about Quick and easy budgeting on paper
High-style, low-cost party outfits
Fall fashion magazines showed that design this season tapped into baroque-style, but that doesn't mean you need to go b-r-o-k-e to keep up with the trends. Everyone has read an article in a fashion magazine that promises the "look for less," only to find pieces still priced in the hundreds of … [Read more...] about High-style, low-cost party outfits
9 quick and easy edible gifts for a crowd
Adults arenât the only ones who enjoy giving gifts during the holidays. Kids like being givers, too. Thatâs why, when thinking about gifts for their teachers, kids often expand the gift list to include what seems like every adult in the school â the computer teacher, librarian, gym teacher, art … [Read more...] about 9 quick and easy edible gifts for a crowd
How to pack a winter emergency kit for your car
Cooler weather has started to spread across the United States, and snow isnât far behind for many states, if you haven't seen it already. As you start to pull out your winter gear (or light jackets for those in warmer climates), it's a good time to make sure your car is stocked with a few … [Read more...] about How to pack a winter emergency kit for your car
Navigating the minefield of office gift exchanges
It's awkward enough choosing the wrong gift for Uncle Fred for Christmas, but at least you won't see him for another 364 days. Choose incorrectly for the gal in the next cubicle, and you have to live with that embarrassment on a daily basis. That's why personal etiquette and branding expert Vicky … [Read more...] about Navigating the minefield of office gift exchanges
The Coupon Insider: Find secret stash of coupons
One of my best strategies for saving money is to whittle down my grocery bill with coupons. My goal is to save at least 75% every time I shop and have been successful most of the time. Once you get into the groove of using coupons, the trick is to know where to find more coupons. The most obvious … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Find secret stash of coupons
Eat like Mad Men: 10 ways to save from the ’60s
These money-saving techniques were common for a housewife managing the household food budget in the 1950s and 1960s. There were far fewer convenience foods back then. For some items commonly used today, such as boxed croutons and canned chicken stock, you can be easily make them yourself and save … [Read more...] about Eat like Mad Men: 10 ways to save from the ’60s
What to know before buying a vacation home, plus how to rent it out
As you schlep your ski gear to your favorite resort for the umpteenth time or search for lodging near your favorite beach on a holiday weekend, you may think how much easier life would be if you had your own vacation home. An estimated 1.13 million vacation homes were sold in the U.S. in 2014, … [Read more...] about What to know before buying a vacation home, plus how to rent it out
How to keep 0% financing from costing you big bucks
This post is by Odysseas Papadimitriou, CEO of Card Hub. After all the pushing, shoving, coffee drinking and waiting in interminable lines on Black Friday to score savings and cross some items off your holiday shopping list, were you convinced to take a store up on its offer for 0% … [Read more...] about How to keep 0% financing from costing you big bucks
8 easy ways to improve your fiscal health
So the summer is half-over. The year is half-over. Time for a fiscal check-up. Just as you do with your annual physical, you need to determine whether your budget is healthy or if expenses are bleeding enough red ink to cause anemia. Are you shedding pounds of debt or are you over-stressed ? Will … [Read more...] about 8 easy ways to improve your fiscal health
6 ways to save when buying new luggage
Even a luggage junkie like me has had her share of suitcase mishaps. My favorite came while sprinting through Los Angeles International Airport when my nifty (and pricey) wheeled overnight bag lost a wheel. Well, not the entire wheel, just the outer rim, which had peeled off in pieces behind me. It … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save when buying new luggage
How to save money on plumbing repairs
Leaking pipes won't just run up your water bill, but can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars in water damage to floors, walls and ceilings. Fixing running toilets and dripping faucets can cut your water bills considerably. But, how do you know when to tackle repairs yourself and when to … [Read more...] about How to save money on plumbing repairs
5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
We are a photo-loving generation, arenât we? Whatâs often lost in our digital world of photo sharing via text or upload, however, are printed photographs. You remember those, right? The ones in frames, in photo albums, in your wallet? Because we tend to forget about all those great photos sitting … [Read more...] about 5 affordable photo gifts your family will love