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Tax Man Cometh
Freeze Your Buns
Cheaper Electronics?
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Strive For Financial Health In 2010
Financial TipsIf your New Year's resolution for 2010 is to get your financial life in order ... you're in luck. The next 12 months can be a year of savings and good economic health, thanks to some tips compiled from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Click here for the lowdown.
Furnace Abstinence Trend Generating Heat
Furnace AbstinenceWilling to freeze your buns off this winter to save money and the environment? You're not alone. A crew of eco-friendly bloggers looking to save some cold, hard cash are pushing the idea of "furnace abstinence" by revisiting their pre-central heat roots by going cold turkey during the frigid months. Click here for more information.
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
Money BagsMortgage rates are at an all-time low but should you consider refinancing? Interest rates on 30-year fixed rate mortgages fell for the sixth straight week, according to the rates tracked by the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Bankrate.com numbers are at the lowest, or closest to, since the company began tracking in 1985. Learn more here.
Online Retailers Offer Cheaper Electronics
Cable It may be wise to say "no" to brick-and-mortar stores when buying electronics. The prices at retail stores can be pricey, even when looking to buy a simple electronic item like a basic USB cable. Based on several reports, the more complex the electronic item, the more expensive. Read more here.
Secrets Movie Theaters Keep From Patrons
PopcornHeading to the theater for a flick this weekend? According to the folks over at SmartMoney.com, there's a lot movie theaters don't tell their patrons. For example, arriving at the theater for the movie's scheduled time means arriving just in time for 20 minutes of advertising. And the ads aren't going away anytime soon. Read more here.
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