That magical, whirlwind time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day—when the pressure to buy is heaviest and managing spending can be difficult—is almost upon us. A recent Gallup poll showed that American consumers will spend an average of more than $900 buying gifts this year. Since that’s a mean average figure, many of us need [...]
One of the more tiresome habits we personal-finance writers have is lecturing people about the difference between wants and needs. The things we truly need are few: food, shelter, clothing, companionship. Our wants, by contrast, are endless. That knowledge is supposed to help you winnow out the unnecessary when it’s time to cut the budget. [...]
If you are paying for your own health insurance, you may be able to save money by switching into a high deductible health plan and using a health savings account. According to research by the trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans, about 8 million Americans were enrolled in a high deductible health plan in 2009. [...]
My daughter is a senior in college and came home for spring break. Last night was family pizza night. She went out for the pick-up and came back with the two pizza boxes. When we opened the boxes we instantly realized one of the orders was wrong. “Did you open the lid and peek when [...]
Want to make it easy on yourself this Easter? Check out recipe researcher Sheila Kern’s great suggestions – then be sure to ask for help from the guests. Honey Dijon Deviled Eggs From www.pillsbury.com Makes 14 servings Ingredients 7 large hard-cooked eggs 1/4 cup purchased honey Dijon salad dressing 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1/8 teaspoon pepper, [...]
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