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6 Things Your Insurance Agent Doesn't Need To Hear

6 Things Your Insurance Agent Doesn't Need To Hear

MSN Money Central posted a list of five things not to tell your insurer.

How To Financially Benefit From The Mistakes Of Others

How To Financially Benefit From The Mistakes Of Others

Monevator dishes out some general advice on stock investing to keep in mind as the economy (hopefully) starts to turn around and investing no longer becomes a bottomless money pit.

You've Got To Spend Money To Save Money — Wait, What?

You've Got To Spend Money To Save Money — Wait, What?

In the all-out, hyperfrugal rush to save on whatever you can, however possible, it’s easy to overlook the fact that you’re not saving anything if you’re buying garbage. Maryland’s ABC 2 News checks in with a story that reinforces such thinking, with this post on ways to save more in the long run by spending more now.

Airlines Have Bumped 343,000 Passengers This Year

Airlines Have Bumped 343,000 Passengers This Year

Over a quarter-million passengers were bumped from flights in the past eight months, a number that is set to grow as airlines try to boost anemic profits by slashing fleets. The Department of Transportation requires airlines to compensate bumped passengers with cash or vouchers, but savvy passengers can leverage their situation to negotiate heftier payments…

Negotiate Your Next Cellphone Contract Like A Diva

Negotiate Your Next Cellphone Contract Like A Diva

If your cellphone contract is ending, you can haggle the next one into a much better deal. Here’s how:

When’s The Best Time To Buy?

In shopping, as in life, timing is everything. Smart Money’s got a relatively extensive list on the perfect moment to purchase goods.

Conquer Amazon.com Pricenoia

Conquer Amazon.com Pricenoia

Michelle Slatalla suffers from a shopping disease. It’s called pricenoia. The characteristic symptom is a pang of doubt every time she’s about to press Click-to-Buy on Amazon.com: