Monday, December 1, 2008

Your Money

Your Money

Monday, December 1, 2008

Going evergreen for the holidays
How to celebrate the season while being kind to the environment and your bank account. >>

Getting smokers to quit littering
It's one of those things so mundane and commonplace, most of us probably don't even notice when it happens, let alone get worked up over it. >>

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Leslie A. Margolin: Promoting healthier ways of reaching consensus
The president of Anthem Blue Cross of California believes 'answers lie in trying to bring people with diverse backgrounds and diverse interests together and focus on what they have in common.' >>

Cheaper GPS navigation system gets you around town for less
In a comparison test, the no-frills Goodyear GY135 worked just as well as -- and in some ways better than -- the more expensive Magellan Maestro 4250. Its main drawback is its smaller screen size. >>

The company said it would raise its retail car rental rates by $3 a day and $20 a week starting Monday for airport and some off-airport rentals in the U.S. >>

Frugal Santas find ways to stretch gift budgets
Clearance sales, thrift stores and online outlets are just a start >>

A phone call for help may not be a grandchild in distress at all, but a con artist seeking money. >>

Ease the stress of dealing with debt collectors
Consumers often make costly mistakes when creditors seek repayment. Among the mistakes to avoid: ignoring communication by creditors, even if you don't have enough money to pay. >>

Debt is burdensome but not worth desperation
Dear Liz: I am severely in debt. It is keeping me up at night worrying about it, almost to the point where I just can't cope anymore. >>

Getting more bang for our bailout
In exchange for billions of dollars in rescue funds, taxpayers should get to do some serious housecleaning at mismanaged companies. >>

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