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Personal Finance Roundup

Personal Finance Roundup

21 best money tips ever [CNN Money] “Some of the nation’s leading business owners, investors, and thinkers share their thoughts on rebuilding your wealth.”

Eight do’s and don’ts for your 401(k) [MarketWatch] “Here are some nest egg do’s and don’ts.”

9 secrets of home insurance claims [MSN Money] “What you don’t know about filing a homeowners insurance claim after serious damage can definitely hurt you. Don’t get caught by these common surprises.”

How I Generate Extra Income by Letting Strangers Pay My Rent [Get Rich Slowly] “I’ve created a situation where my home generates income.”

5 Myths about your taxes [Washington Post] “Some of the most common myths about this springtime ritual.”

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Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Here are eight of the subjectively best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Be sure to check out the perpetual Photo Gallery right here on the site to see the latest additions all week long!
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Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Amazon.com Rep: “Your Package Has Been Eaten By An Alligator”

4 Myths About Tipping From A Former Pizza Delivery Guy

Is It Ever Okay To Not Tip The Pizza Guy?

This Is Why You Don’t Answer Anonymous Telephone Surveys At Work

Whataburger And The “Cheeseburger Josh” Incident

Recall Roundup: Step Away From The Pepper Edition

Recall Roundup: Step Away From The Pepper Edition

Salmonella in the pepper! Salmonella in the hydrolyzed vegetable protein! Salmonella everywhere! Oh yeah, and some other stuff was recalled too. [More]

Personal Finance Roundup

Personal Finance Roundup

Five Financial No-Brainers [Free Money Finance] “There are a handful of money management suggestions that are beneficial to nearly everyone. In fact, they’re so good that they can be listed as financial no-brainers.”

Are you middle class? [MSN Money] “The economic headlines are better than they were a year ago, but living standards continue to erode for many Americans.”

Get Your Piece of a $34.1 Billion Pie [Smart Money] “The IRS is holding an additional $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2006 tax refunds that eligible taxpayers have only until April 15 to claim.”

3 investing moves you must make [CNN Money] “To make the most of this new [investing] world, start here.”

The 15 Money Rules Kids Should Learn [The Wall Street Journal] “Ultimately, the aim is to raise children who grow into adults who are financially aware and who are comfortable managing the various aspects of money.”

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Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Here are nine of the subjectively best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Be sure to check out the perpetual Photo Gallery right here on the site to see the latest additions all week long!
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Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Kmart Posts Amazing Coupon On Internet, Then Forgets Internet Exists

UPS Guy Outwits Thieves With Clever Hiding Place

Behold The 2010 Worst Company In America Bracket!

Ben & Jerry’s And Starbucks Both Giving Away Free Food Tomorrow

Family With Shattered TV Takes Best Buy To Court, Wins

Personal Finance Roundup

Personal Finance Roundup

10 smart uses for your tax refund [MSN Money] “The best options include paying down credit card debt, starting an emergency fund and buying energy-efficient appliances.”

5 credit score killers [CNN Money] “Here are a few things that can wreak havoc on your score and wreck your chances of getting an affordable loan.”

Five last-minute tax tips [Vanguard] “Here are five new or increased credits or deductions you may find relevant as you complete your 2009 return.”

Should You Buy or Rent? [Kiplinger] “Renting may be smarter if home prices in your area will fall further.”

Ten Tactics for Saving Money on Pets [The Simple Dollar] “How to reduce the costs of acquiring and caring for a pet without skimping on the quality of care.”

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Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Here are nine of the subjectively best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Be sure to check out the perpetual Photo Gallery right here on the site to see the latest additions all week long!
[More]

Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Restaurant: We Don’t Charge Enough For This Food, So You Can’t Have A Doggie Bag

Homeless Guy Lives On Rewards Points From His Former Life

Beat The “Four Square” Dealership Ripoff

Comcast’s Sarcasm Detector Is Broken

Grandpa Punched Kids In Head At Walmart For “Thrill”

Personal Finance Roundup

Personal Finance Roundup

Nailing the Interview [Wall Street Journal] “Here are some tips on how to nail a job interview — whether it’s in person, via the Web or even on the phone.”

Secret tips for buying a new car [CNN Money] “A new service called TrueCar…informs the customer where the best deals are.”

How to win the March Madness pool [Smart Spending] “The experts offer some suggestions for increasing your chances of winning the pot.”

IRS offers help paying taxes [Washington Post] “The agency will hold 1,000 open houses on Saturdays where taxpayers can work out payment problems with IRS officials.”

US sales tax rates hit record high [MSN Money] “In jurisdictions large and small, sales taxes have continued a steady climb. States and cities see them as a way to make up for budget shortfalls.”

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Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Here are nine of the subjectively best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Be sure to check out the perpetual Photo Gallery right here on the site to see the latest additions all week long!
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Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Check Out The Secret McMenu Item That’s Sweeping SF, The Mc10:35

Why Was I Banned From Walmart For Not Showing My Receipt?

Homeless Guy Lives On Rewards Points From His Former Life

Burgled Domino’s Delivery Guy Ordered To Pay Back Money Stolen From Him

Personal Finance Roundup

Personal Finance Roundup

Making the Most of Your Most Valuable Financial Asset [Free Money Finance] “Consider this post a reminder that what we do with our careers can make a tremendous amount of difference to our net worths.”

Hard Times Turn Coupon Clipping Into the Newest Extreme Sport [Wall Street Journal] “Penny pinchers deal for discounts.”

Ten Tips for Maximizing Your Savings at a Warehouse Club [The Simple Dollar] “You really can do much better on some items by utilizing a warehouse store, but you’ve got to follow a good plan. Here’s how.”

Is your retirement fund leaking? [MSN Money] “Frequent trading by fund managers can inflate costs that aren’t reflected in the numbers most investors watch. That’s money from your retirement kitty.”

5 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund [Kiplinger] “Use the influx of cash to improve your financial situation.”

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Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Here are eight of the subjectively best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. There is, of course, a cat picture. Be sure to check out the perpetual Photo Gallery right here on the site to see the latest additions all week long! [More]

Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

Do A Total Background Check On Yourself

Comcast: ‘Unlimited Usage’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Unlimited Usage’

Please Stop Sending Us Photos Of This Recalled Keychain

Woman Goes In For Boob Job, Comes Out With “Four Breasts”

Why A Salad Costs More Than A Big Mac

Personal Finance Roundup

Personal Finance Roundup

7 Sneaky Savings Strategies for Generation Y [Kiplinger] “Try these tricks to build a better financial future.”

10 Things Your Mechanic Won’t Tell You [Smart Money] “1. You might be in the wrong garage.”

10 tips for spending less and saving more [Washington Post] “Here are 10 surefire ways to trick yourself into spending less and saving more.”

4 reality checks for your finances [MSN Money] “A few simple calculations can tell you whether you’re doing fine or staring at debt disaster.”

The price you pay for frothy assets [CNN Money] “Nothing affects your future returns more than the price you pay for your investments.”

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Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds

Here are seven wonderful photos readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Also, be sure to check out our new Photo Gallery to see the latest additions all week long! [More]