“In a nutshell, there’s nothing that works.”
Cheapskate Wisdom About … Why So Many People Live Beyond Their Means
“Many Americans think they are richer than they are.”
Signs Your Town’s Government Workers Are Ripping You Off
For example: e-mails exchanged by workers on the town payroll explaining how contracts are crafted “carefully so we do not draw attention to our pay,” and that “We will all get fat together.”
New York Stock Exchange and German Rival Merge
(Eric Thayer/REUTERS)
So the rumor about the merger between the New York Stock Exchange and Germany’s largest stock exchange turned out to be true. On Tuesday, NYSE Euronext and the Deutsche Borse announced they were merging. The deal will create the largest stock exchange in the world. It may also create more volatility in the market …
It’s a Deal: 40% Off Sports Gear and Apparel at Modell’s
Use the coupon code MOD4TEN215 to get 40% off your entire purchase at Modells.com. The code is valid through February 17, some merchandise is excluded, and the discount is limited to a maximum of $200 off per billing address.
The Smaller, Cheaper iPhone for the Masses
Are the rumors of a less-expensive, no-contract “iPhone Nano” true?
Is the Chinese yuan becoming a rival to the dollar?
Well, not just yet. China’s controversial currency, the yuan or renminbi (RMB), is still too tightly controlled to be a major factor in international markets. But at the same time, Beijing has made a surprising amount of progress in recent months in its aim of internationalizing its currency. The yuan is showing up a lot more often in …
Cheapskate Wisdom … from a Teenager’s Award-Winning Essay about Money
“You’re a two-timing lousy piece of paper. I’ve tried saving you my entire life (and trust me, it’s no easy feat). And through all that time, you have the gall to inform me that you’ve been around in other people’s pants?”
It’s a Deal: Taco Cabana Valentine’s Specials
Now through February 17, Taco Cabana’s Valentine coupons help customers get a different (romantic?) deal each day: 20% off orders on February 14, buy one get one free quesadilla on February 15, buy one get one free fajita taco plate on February 16, and $1 off a Cabana Bowl on February 17.
Best-Ever Valentine’s Day Gifts That Don’t Cost a Fortune
It is Valentine's Day. For desperate, procrastination-prone men everywhere, the clock is ticking. You might assume that expensive jewelry or a pricey night on the town are your only options. But, according to 10 women who understand value better than most—after all, they write about money and personal finance for their …
Is China facing a Japanese future?
So it’s official. China has become the second-largest economy in the world, overtaking Japan. Based on Japan’s 2010 GDP results, released on Monday, China’s economy is about 7% bigger. China’s ascension to No.2 (behind the U.S.) is yet another sign of the shifting fortunes of Asia’s two great economic powers, and yet another …
The Secret Way to Free Cell Phone Calls
“If you’re willing to go to the trouble of dialing your own number, waiting for the prompt, hitting 2, and then dialing the number you really want, then, yes, you get a free cellphone call. You’ll never be billed for any minutes at all.”