November, 2009

A Little Quick Cash Keeps Life on Track

Apply here for Quick Cash! [application_form] Quick Cash offers all kinds of quick fixes Quick cash for a quick weekend getaway It doesn’t matter what it is that’s got you in a financial twist. When you need money now -- whether it’s for an overlooked or past-due bill, an unexpected home repair, a down payment on a bargain-priced used ...

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Phasing Out Pennies In A Bid For Change

There been a long-running debate about the future of America's one-cent coin, and at least one store owner in Berkeley, Calif., has decided to take a personal stand. Alko Office Supply refuses to take any pennies.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Phasing Out Pennies In A Bid For Change...

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GAO Report Seems to Back Up Convenience Stores

We told you back in July about the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009. To summarize: Visa and Mastercard skims a percentage of the retail price every time you use a card to buy something. It’s called an “interchange fee”. Allegedly, U.S. merchants pay up to six times more for this service than merchants ...

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The Quick Holiday Shopping Guide for Guys

Photo: nigel@hornchurch If you’re lacking one X chromosome, shopping is probably not your thing. So stop pretending you’re good at it or trying to convince your other half you actually enjoy it. Let’s view it as a necessary evil that must be done. And since it must be done, it’s best to get it over ...

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How to Justify a $3,000 Coffee Maker

Photo: CoffeeGeek Are you a coffee snob? Do you sniff at drip? Are you willing to endure a day of caffeine headaches and jitters rather than sip a subpar brew? And most importantly, is this addiction/affliction costing you more money than you can afford? These days a lot of people are telling you to get your ...

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