Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find this week’s top five most interesting, helpful or unique personal finance articles from around the Web. Today’s edition covers inexpensive gift ideas, worthwhile home improvements, retirement options, budgeting tips and when you should think about getting a new credit card.
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Top Money Tips: Reasons to Be Debt-Free and Timeless Money Advice from Our Elders
November 5, 2010Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find the top five most interesting personal finance articles from around the Web this week. Today’s edition covers why it’s great to be debt-free, timeless money tips, ways to stretch your dollar when you’re unemployed, money games for kids and investing snafus.
TODAY Show: Will Your Family Be Safe in a Money Emergency?
October 18, 2010Money expert Farnoosh Torabi discusses the tough financial questions you should be prepared to answer and deal with in the event of an unexpected crisis, including, “What’s my credit score?”
10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Theft
September 9, 2010More than 1.5 million residential burglaries occur every year in the United States, according to the FBI. Thieves target electronics, jewelry and other valuables, resulting in an average dollar loss of $2,079. There are measures you can take, however, to protect your home and family – many of which are easy and free. Make sure your home is secure with our home security checklist.
Fed: Recovery Slow, Short-Term Rates to Remain Low
August 10, 2010Our smart friends at the Federal Reserve announced today that they will once again hold its Fed funds rate at the 0 percent to 0.25 percent range. The following is an official press release from the Fed regarding its decision today and a translation (for the rest of us) from our Chief Quizzologist.
Top 10 Cities to Rent an Apartment in 2010
July 14, 2010With news of falling home values and rock-bottom mortgage rates, the renters among us rarely get attention. But the fact is, for many Americans, renting is a better option than home ownership. And in some cases, the best places to rent are the worst places to own. Find out where the best places to rent are in the United States for 2010.
Credit Card Companies Find New Ways to Charge Consumers
June 30, 2010New credit card rules are limiting how credit card companies have traditionally earned their bread, forcing them to come up with new ways to charge consumers. Find out what fees and charges you can expect with your credit card and learn what your rights are.
5 Dangerous Money Pitfalls to Avoid
June 29, 2010Whether you’re ignoring major savings on your largest bill or you’re neglecting to sock money away for a rainy day, you’re putting yourself and your finances at risk. Keep your costs manageable – now and in the future – by avoiding these five common money mistakes.
