Money tips should come from within you, not financial gurus you never met. 
Pesky diamond advertisements are showing up all over the internet and television. These aren't just any regular diamond commercials either. The brilliant folks working at Diamond Z4 have found a way to fool thousands of consumers into purchasing their faux diamond products. They use clever commercials that trick buyers into thinking they are purchasing a special kind of cubic zirconia stone that could pass for a $30,000 diamond.
It’s a mysterious program that few know about. Amazon Vine is a review system in which the best product reviewers get free stuff so they can write more useful reviews. This invitation-only program could be an excellent opportunity for free stuff for anyone willing to put in the time and effort. However, it’s also important for consumers to be aware of the program and the way it may influence the reviews they read on Amazon products.
There’s no doubt 2012 was a tough year financially. A review of our most popular posts through the year reveals what mattered to the frugal. Turns out, you care about smart shopping, great interest rates, planning for retirement and finding ways to help others. Here’s a rundown of our most popular posts for 2012 by month:
The headlines are everywhere. The dreaded fiscal cliff… the edge over which our economy is about to fall. Personally, I prefer to think of it as a political game of chicken the GOP can’t afford to lose. So, I’m not going there. I’m not going to tell you how worried you should be, how terrible the consequences may be or what you should do to prepare for it. Instead, I’m going to offer you other perspectives on why the fiscal cliff doesn’t really matter, and I’ll urge you to take action on an issue that really does matter… helping those suffering in Newtown. 
Driving along the waterfront in my hometown Plymouth yesterday, I noticed something odd. While five years ago, there were "for sale" signs up at just about every other middle and lower class home, now those signs have moved...they've moved to the million dollar mansions along Plymouth's waterfront. It occurred to me that the debt crisis appears to be trickling up.
When you think of working for a large company, you probably imagine cubicle farms and deep levels of redundant middle management. In many cases, you wouldn't be far from the truth. Working for a big company can be tough. It is easy to get lost in the shuffle and feel like the company doesn't care about you at all. Not every company is like that, though. More large corporations have begun to recognize that having happier employees results in better overall productivity. High tech companies like Intel and Google are leading the trend toward becoming better places to work.
Think it's buy one, get one? Don't jump so quickly. It's probably buy one, get one half off. This is just one trick retailers use. Whether we like it or not, bargain hunting requires that we stop and pay attention. Some of us enjoy bargain hunting; some don’t. Whichever category we fall into, we need to be aware that retailers employ a laundry list of tricks in order to get us to spend more. Here are some gimmicks to watch out for and how they work.
Are you an impulse buyer? You may now have an excuse – it’s all your last name’s fault. People whose last names start with letters toward the end of the alphabet are more prone to impulse buying. According to a study to be published in the Journal of Consumer Research, the “last name effect” seems to stem back from childhood.Top Tips
Off the Wall, Fun and Affordable Father's Day Ideas
Not your ordinary Father's Day ideas!
Dad's big day is coming up, but you're not in the mood for the standard fishing/hiking/camping activities, and you don't have a lot of cash to blow on him? It's cool...
The Death of Pensions and the American Retirement Dream
How to keep your retirement savings alive and kicking
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What to Expect When You're Expecting Closing Costs
How much are closing costs and when do you need to pay them? Find out here...
Pants and Apron Strings - When a Wife Earns More than Her Husband
Managing the awkward transition when the woman becomes the primary earner...
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