Monthly Archives: January 2011

Avoid Being Nickel And Dimed With Fees

These days, it seems as if everyone’s trying to squeeze every penny out of us. From banks to colleges, American consumers are being nickeled and dimed like never before. Here are some of the biggest offenders, and your best defense … Continue reading

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Save On Grocery Costs

With grocery bills expected to rise 2%-3% this year — due to an overall spike in commodity costs, from wheat to soybean to corn to oil — there’s never been a more important time to save. Here’s how:

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Save Money At The Pump

With today’s gas prices now 41 cents higher than they were a year ago (now hovering in the $3-plus range), and growing talk about possibly hitting $5 by the end of next year (at least according to a former Shell executive), … Continue reading

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