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Eco-Friendly Ball for New Year’s Eve

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Last night, my girlfriend and I, along with millions of other people, watched the “ball drop,” the traditional count down to the new year. I happened to catch Ryan Seacrest mention that the “ball” is all new this year, and those who manufactured the shining orb took a more eco-friendly approach. So I looked up ... Continue reading this article…

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Money Magazine: The 28 Best Money Web Sites

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By Joe Light, Ismat Sarah Mangla and Pat Regnier December 4, 2007 When it comes to managing a budget, Quicken and Microsoft Money have long dominated the playing field. Getting them to sync with your bank and investment accounts, though, can make a pencil and ledger look tempting, especially when you factor in the costs ... Continue reading this article…

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Make the Most Out of Best Buy

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Money Magazine has tips for getting the most out of a Best Buy shopping trip, which reminded me to share my story of yesterday’s experience. In my circle of friends, the big box retail store known for its bright blue and yellow logo is known as “Worst Buy” thanks to the multitude of headaches their ... Continue reading this article…

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Wachovia Charging Monthly $5.95 for Microsoft Money and Quicken

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Wachovia Bank April statements are now arriving in customers’ mailboxes. Some customers are in for a surprise. The bank is now charging a $5.95 service fee for many account holders who use Microsoft Money or Intuit Quicken’s “direct connect” feature to download transactions directly into the software (without visiting the website). The fee is listed ... Continue reading this article…

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Quicken Hack: How to Track Airline Miles or Points

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One of the features I liked when I used Microsoft Money was the ability to track airline miles or points. I didn’t accumulate many, but it was good to see what I had available in one place rather than going to the individual airline websites. I switched to Quicken and I was disappointed to find ... Continue reading this article…

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Update From The West Coast

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When I’m in California, I expect the weather to be warm and dry. Well, this trip has been a little different — lots of traveling through mountains. We’re in South Lake Tahoe, staying in a condominium for a few days, and the temperature will be in the 30s and 40s. We’re expecting nine inches of ... Continue reading this article…

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Update: ING Direct’s Saving Rate Drops?

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When I chcked my accounts late last night, it appeared that ING Direct had lowered the interest rate offered on its online savings account to 3.0 percent (APY). I’m not sure what’s going on, but every page on ING Direct’s website, including the Fash animation, had the lower rate quoted, and this is after previously looking ... Continue reading this article…

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