By Paul Michael
In my recent post about eBay Motors, I recounted the story of a seemingly worthless car that sold for over $226,000. But this next story is bizarre. What turned out as a sarcastic but funny prank ended up being worth $10,000. The original story did the rounds over the last few weeks. I […]
By Xin Lu
Today a new rescue program called the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) was announced by the Treasury and Federal Reserve to support owners of securities backed by credit card debt, student loans, auto loans, and loans approved by the Small Business Administration.
By Myscha Theriault
Looking to make the most of your money saving opportunities while cooking for the meat and potato lovers in your family? Find the cost of your favorite cuts is putting a rather large dent in your child’s college fund? Read on. Help has arrived.While we don’t mind reducing our overall intake of meat […]
By Xin Lu
Restaurant.com regularly sells $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10, and $10 gift certificates for $3. From today to 11/20/2008, a coupon code gives you an additional 80% off so a $25 gift certificate is only $2, and a $10 gift certificate is only $0.60! Additionally, FatWallet.com is having a 25% cashback sale […]
By Philip Brewer
Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times–when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you’ve lost–it’s even tougher. Here are a few steps you can take right after losing a job to make sure that your financial house is in order, […]
By David DeFranza
Whether it’s an unplanned layover, a means of making an early flight, or simply an attempt to save money on accommodation, the season of sleeping in airports is upon us. I know, I am doing it.As I type this article, dozens of other weary holiday travelers are hunkering down in chairs and on […]
From present limits to second class stamps, there are a host of money-saving tips that won't spoil the festive season.
Expert haggler Marc Lockley has compiled a list of 12 handy tips for This is Money readers that will help your money-saving Christmas go with a bang…
For those looking to have a thrifty Christmas […]
By Lynn Truong
‘Tis the season for family and food, but also family and food-related stress. Here are some tips that will help get you through the next few months with grace, beauty, and health.Butterball Is Not Turkey, And Other Thanksgiving TruthsThe turkey you’ve been eating once every year?
‘The speed of the drop in property values is unprecedented for this country, but when the market starts to pick up, the huge advantage that buyers currently have will be lost,’ says James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search & Acquisition.
He points buyers in search of a great deal towards new developments.
‘With most developers in […]
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