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French: The Most Productive People In The World
Posted by lorenzo on August 22nd, 2009
A new survey from UBS has shown that the French continue to work the least amount of hours per year in the world. Once again, the French have blown away the competition.
People work an average of 1,902 hours per year in the surveyed cities but they work much longer in Asian and Middle Eastern cities… [...]
Best Coupons Sites for Online Shopping
Posted by lorenzo on August 9th, 2009
So you’ve got to have the latest and greatest gadget, or item for your significant one’s birthday, or you’re treating yourself.
This is the strategy that we suggest in order to find the best bargain around:
Decide WHAT you want, brand, model # etc. . .
Find the 3 BEST prices around, make sure to include:
Google Shopping
eBay
Amazon.com
Look for [...]
House OKs $2 billion more for ‘cash for clunkers’
Posted by lorenzo on July 31st, 2009
After a surge of car sales drains the program’s funds, legislation is rushed through to provide additional money. The Senate still has to act.
Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles — The House today approved an additional $2 billion for the government’s “cash for clunkers” program, moving unusually quickly to replenish the program after overwhelming demand [...]
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Tags: Car Buying, Cash for Clunkers, Gasoline Guzzlers, Gasoline Sippers 
No Comments »The Best Online Tools for Personal Finance
Posted by Staff Writer on July 9th, 2009
Consumers are paying closer attention to what they buy, how much they save, and where they invest. These resources can be a huge help. Even better, most of them are free.
It’s tougher than ever to plan your finances. But it’s also easier than ever to find help on the cheap.
There are a host of Web [...]
10 things gas stations won’t tell you
Posted by Staff Writer on July 6th, 2009
They share your pain when gas prices soar but not your nostalgia for service bays. And although they accept debit cards, using one might cost more than you think.
1. “Good luck finding the best deal.”
When it comes to gas prices, most stations are branded — meaning the name of a major oil company hangs out [...]
7 free worksheets to help your budget
Posted by Staff Writer on June 27th, 2009
Budgeting is becoming cool again!
It really comes as no surprise that more and more people are starting to budget as the economy tightens up. I have been noticing more people interested in budgeting – which gets me excited! If you have been around here for any length of time you know that I was converted [...]
10 Ways Moms Can Make the Most of Their Money
Posted by Staff Writer on June 26th, 2009
Give your finances the same TLC you give to the rest of your family.
Recently I was a guest on a radio show about kids and money, and a number of adults called in to talk about their own family experiences as children. One woman had grown up with a father who had a gambling addiction. [...]
FindABetterBank Finds a Bank that Suits Your Needs
Posted by Staff Writer on June 22nd, 2009
Are you getting the most out of your bank? Web site FindABetterBank lets you select the features you want in a bank, then gives you a list of banks that most closely fill your needs.
When using the site, the first option you’re asked to provide is location. Having a bank that is right around the [...]
Unusual — and legal — ways to make money. By CNN
Posted by Staff Writer on June 21st, 2009
Desiré Henriksen feared that there would be no Christmas for her two boys. She had lost her job at Denny’s, where she worked the graveyard shift. Her fiancé, who works as a glazier, was having a hard time finding regular work. And the couple fell behind on the mortgage last month.
Desire Henriksen decided to sell [...]
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