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Talk about a glass-half-full, glass-half-empty time. Just when we can be encouraged by news that the recession is over, it's hard to feel happy when so many people remain out of work and unemployment is expected to rise even more before it falls.
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Here's another reason it's hard to feel good about any possible forward momentum: A Hewitt Associates study finds that even though we have talked a good game about the importance of saving during this economic crisis, it turns out that half of all workers continue to cash out their 401(k) plans when they leave or change jobs. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (6) | Blog
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By Danielle Braff
8 New Ways to Work from Home
Love to plan parties?
Become a virtual concierge.
A computer, Internet service and a phone are all you need to join VIPdesk Connect, which connects you with high-end clients. You might be making travel arrangements one day, setting up dinner reservations the next, and tracking down the dress Julia Roberts wore in Ocean’s Eleven the day after that. You’re like a hotel’s go-to person; you just happen to get things done from your home. And since no two days are the same, it’s tough to get bored. Plus, you can work as many or as few hours as you like. Salary: $10 to $14 per hour. For more information:
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By Susan Samtur
Last month, I paid just 42¢ for $211 worth of groceries. Yup, you read that right. In fact, I save around 65 percent every time I shop, and if I really play my cards right, more than 90 percent. Over the course of the year, this adds up to about $5,000 in savings. What’s my secret? My foolproof SuperShopping System. It’s served me so well over the years that I’m known as “The Coupon Queen,” and I’ve written three books about it. (My latest one, Cashing In at the Checkout in the Digital Age, will be out next year.) Now I want to share some of my best tips with you. Once you’ve taken a virtual walk through the grocery aisles with me, you’ll be on your way to saving hundreds too.
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By Crystal Tate
Nowadays, we could all use a little bit of extra cash. However, many people have no idea that unclaimed money is waiting with their name on it. In state treasuries alone, 1 in 10 people are owed money from places like banks, former employers and unclaimed tax refunds. If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below, you might be eligible for free dough.
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From the calendar it seemed as if today was payday. From the bills allready accumulating at my house it seems as if I was broke. Yes, Yes, this is a manage your money blog~ but the best advice I can give and take is get rid of your credit cards. Go back to the old days where you paid cash for… Read More »
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By Mary Hunt
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I know what you’re thinking: simplify and finances in the same sentence? Ha! Like that’s even possible when we have credit cards, bank accounts, bills, bill-paying options, fees, penalties and interest rates to keep track of! How can we possibly make our finances simple? By knowing the right tricks. Choose to become accountable, then use every tactic you can to streamline—and destress— your financial life. If you can pare things down in the following areas, you’re well on your way.
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Everyone keeps saying that cash for clunkers is the best deal ever. Trade in your $500 clunker for $5k! Oh yes, sounds like a deal! But what happens to the little man in this deal? The people who would buy the $500 to $5,000 car? I am one of those people. Fresh out of high school, no credit,… Read More »
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Your grandparents might have stashed emergency cash in boxes of cereal and under the mattress, but there are more clever options these days for those who keep some reserves on hand. You can spend as little as $5 on diversion safes. See nine clever contraptions under $30 to buy you peace of mind. Read More »
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Small business owners say they are more optimistic about the economy, although their enterprises remain challenged with cash flow problems and according to new research from Discover’s Small Business…
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Are there old electronics in your storage closet? One large retailer has an offer to give the old technology new cash value. Costco has a new plan to help customers cash in on their old electronics. The retailer has a new Web site, Read More »
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