Cable prices rise; cord cutting is a trend
Cable prices are rising, and cord cutting is real, according to a survey by Leichtman Research Group. The average monthly cable bill is now up to $103.10,…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Economist argues for a cashless society
Crime thrives on cash. It’s portable, secret, and everyone accepts it. In every big drug bust, there is a wad of bills. In fact, carrying a lot of cash is…
Shopping for a car online gets easier
You can get just about anything online: housewares, food, and even cars. There are now companies that take advantage of internet technologies to allow you…
Taming college costs: Start with a 529 plan
College is an expensive proposition and costs vary widely, from public to private universities. According to the College Board, in-state students in a…
So, the kid has a scholarship. What to do with your 529 plan now
A full scholarship – What to do with stashed cash in the 529 plan account? If your child gets a full scholarship, there’s bound to be a celebration in the…
Smart investing: Examine your basket
During your working life, you use the work of your hands to earn a paycheck — and that is an important asset. The work you do is just one part of your…
Stealing from your future self
According to one investment expert, each $5 cup of coffee you buy at age 30 costs you $225 in retirement. Phil Davis, author of the investment newsletter…
Savings challenges
Saving challenges Looking for a fun and relatively painless way to save money? Investment author Donna Freedman recommends savings challenges. The…
Beating the wine hogs
Beating wine hogs At a business dinner meeting, rely on a good sommelier to save you from spendthrift wine hogs. Wall Street Journal wine columnist Lettie…
TV energy gobbler
Noah Horowitz, senior scientist at Center for Energy Efficiency Standards, says that Ultra-high-def 4K TVs need bright backlighting. The TVs use 30…