How to step up your career in 2011?
Tired of waiting for better days to arrive so that you can ask for a bump up? Maybe it’s time to quit being so patient. In this economy, employers won’t be handing out new titles left and right, “but...
View Article6 costs you should always negotiate
Most consumers think haggling is only appropriate when buying tchotkes at a street fair or facing off against a used-car dealer. But why not negotiate the cost of medical procedures? Or a new Sub-Zero...
View ArticleWho’s buying homes? The rich
The rich are different from you and me: They’re buying real estate. After four straight years of declines, sales of million-dollar homes and condos rose last year in all 20 major metro areas, according...
View ArticleAverage tax refund this year: $3,129
As tax season kicks into gear, the Internal Revenue Service is doling out refunds averaging more than $3,000 so far this year. Nearly 52 million Americans have already filed their taxes, with more than...
View ArticleThe secrets of retirement happiness
A large nest egg doesn’t guarantee a happy retirement. While a significant retirement income is likely to make you happier than just scraping by, money isn’t the only necessity. Here are some tips for...
View ArticlePersonal finance tips for recent grads
You may have graduated from college recently, or expect to in the coming months.  Either way, you’re about to enter an exciting period of your life – perhaps a new career, armed with the education...
View Article25 products you think you need, but really don’t
As someone who has worked in advertising for over 17 years, I can tell you that my industry is responsible for creating an awful lot of need. There are some things in life that we actually do need,...
View ArticleThe lowdown on data accuracy in your credit report
People sometimes shy away from reviewing their credit reports because they’ve heard they are complex and hard to understand. But credit reports are far easier to read than you might think, and...
View Article10 overlooked tax breaks
The goal of every taxpayer is to make sure the Internal Revenue Service gets as little as possible. For that to happen, you need to take every tax deduction, credit or other income adjustment you can....
View ArticleIRS extends tax deadline for Boston bombing victims
Taxpayers impacted by the explosions in Boston have another three months to file their taxes. The extension automatically applies to anyone who lives in Suffolk County, Mass., which includes Boston....
View Article3 reasons the housing recovery may not last
But just as quickly as the market is gaining ground, some industry experts worry it will come crashing back to Earth. Here are three reasons the housing market recovery may not last: 1. The housing...
View ArticleCovered by homeowners insurance? Don’t be so sure
What you really have to worry about is the gaps in your homeowners insurance that leave you on the hook for costly repairs. You’ve no doubt noticed that premiums have gotten pretty pricey. Rates have...
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