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Savvy Saver: Fonts that Save Ink
If your computer printer seems too thirsty—and whose doesn’t?—you may want to consider changing the font setting to cut ink consumption. Ecofont , a Dutch company, has developed a set of...READ MORE
By Savvy Saver |10 Hours Ago | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 47 Views | 0
What Does 'Tanking Home Sales' Mean?
If you have any interest in real estate or even general economic news, you've no doubt heard the chattering last week as the number of existing home sales for July was released. Sales fell 27 percent...READ MORE
By jswesey |September 01 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 95 Views | 0
Savvy Saver: How to Avoid High Mutual Fund Fees
If the roller-coaster stock market isn’t enough to turn your stomach, here’s another reason for Pepto-Bismol: the high fees charged by many mutual funds. Sure, what ultimately matters is...READ MORE
By Savvy Saver |August 31 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 93 Views | 0
Don’t Go Through 401(k) Withdrawals
In the latest sign of a sluggish economy, Fidelity Investments last week said that withdrawals from 401(k) retirement saving plans saw their biggest spike in more than 10 years. The company said that...READ MORE
By jswesey |August 27 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 166 Views | 0
Savvy Saver: Fix It for Free
Have an ailing iPod, a temperamental TV or a persnickety phone? Before replacing it or paying for a professional repair, check out FixYa , where volunteer techies provide free fix-it advice for...READ MORE
By Savvy Saver |August 26 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 143 Views | 0
Savvy Saver: Switch On That Ceiling Fan
To stay cool in one of the hottest summers on record and avoid an astronomical energy bill, take the Environmental Protection Agency’s advice: Create a refreshing breeze with a ceiling fan. “If...READ MORE
By Savvy Saver |August 24 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 148 Views | 0
Housing Market Dampens Relocation Opportunities
Word is that the economy is slowing down again . Unemployment remains high and people are still feeling a bit anxious about their economic futures. More news that is not necessarily reassuring –...READ MORE
By Jill G |August 23 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 172 Views | 0
Savvy Saver: Beat Those Coin-Counting Fees
Like many of us, you may throw your spare change into a jar, hoping it will take you out to dinner one day. When the jar is full, you lug your loot to a coin-counting machine for conversion into...READ MORE
By Savvy Saver |August 19 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 214 Views | 0
Get Rid of Stuff, Be Happier
Does buying things make you happy? It seems there is a rising tide of folks who are saying no way. They are cutting the strings on possessions, downsizing their lives and focusing on experience...READ MORE
By Jill G |August 19 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 206 Views | 0
Savvy Saver: Smart Packing to Avoid Luggage Fees
With most airlines now charging to check a second piece of luggage—and many charging for the first—smart packing of carry-on luggage can be a real money saver. But that doesn’t necessarily mean...READ MORE
By Savvy Saver |August 17 2010 | Permalink | TrackBack (0) | 157 Views | 0
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