On the road to savings
For some, summer travel means going no farther than the backyard with a blanket and a book. For others, it's a whole lot more complicated, involving planes, trains and automobiles...
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Women and money
Money is rarely a convivial conversation starter. In the financial community, however, women and money are a big topic. There's been a lot of buzz — and research — into...
Consider online bank for higher checking returns
A reader wanted to know the best one- to two-year investment for $15,000 earning next to nothing in a savings account. Here is some advice from Kevin Young, a certified...
Q&A: Negotiation can be learned, expert says
Being a good negotiator isn't a skill reserved just for corporate CEOs and United Nations diplomats.It's an everyday tool useful for all of us, whether we're asking for a raise,...
Guard yourself against paid-to-shop scams
Who wouldn't want to get paid to go shopping? That's partly the allure behind "mystery shopper" scams. While they aren't new, these phony "we'll pay you to shop"-type ads sprouted...
Timeshare scams on the rise
Hey, buddy. Wanna sell your time share? That pitch is increasingly hitting thousands of time-share owners trying to unload their unused or unwanted properties. Frequently, they're getting swindled, part of...
At Google and YouTube, some serious work takes place in a decidedly lighthearted environment. Tiki Bar, anyone?
— Clearly, this isn't the typical American workplace. Just inside the sleek glass doors of YouTube's corporate headquarters is a rock-climbing wall — "for Googlers only." Straight ahead, five guys...
Paying off mortgage less taxing on retirement
Certified financial planner Pamela Christensen, investment adviser Cameron I. Beck and estate planning attorney Gina Lera take questions on mortgages and retirement accounts. Q I am 59. My income is...
Saving money in 2010 easier with these 10 tips
Here's some how-to advice for keeping more money in your pocket in 2010: Use gift cards now to avoid fees and expiration. Visit ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt010.shtm for caveats. Guard against "free trial"...