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Stories for May 2012
Stories for Tuesday, May 29
Websites and resources mentioned May 29, 2012
NAPFA.org - Find a fee-only financial planner Editor's note: Today's broadcast was a repeat of April 30, 2012.
TABOR puts the brakes on spending state tax revenue
CLARKONOMICS: State tax collections are now above their all-time record high five years ago, according to new numbers from the Nelson Rockefeller Institute of Government. So where is the money going? While increased tax collections are a sign of economic recovery, I think this whole question poses a fundamental challenge ...
Rent control is an enemy of capitalism
Rent control is an enemy of people finding affordable, decent housing and of capitalism itself. When I was in college during the early '70s, I paid $249/month for a rent-controlled apartment in Silver Spring, Md. Despite near galloping inflation, my rent only reset from $249 to $257 at that time. ...
A dime of every dollar goes to the average American's debt
The amount of money from the paycheck of the average American that goes to service debt is virtually at an all-time low. The Federal Reserve reports that the average American is spending a dime out of every dollar for servicing the debt they have. Month after month, average Americans have ...
Stories for Monday, May 28
Websites and resources mentioned May 28, 2012
VRBO.com - Vacation rentals AirBNB.com - Vacation rentals HomeAway.com - Vacation rentals ClarkHowardStore.com - Signed copies of Living Large in Lean Times with free shipping Neat.com - Desktop scanner and digital filing system OCC.gov - File a complaint against your bank ConsumerFinance.gov - File a complaint against your bank Editor's ...
FBI offers online fix for malware that prevents internet access
Your computer could have a rampant type of malware on it that could potentially take you offline after July 9. We've had what seems like a crisis a day for both Mac and PC users in recent weeks. Mac users were recently subjected to the largest attack ever in the ...
Where should you stash your cash?
MONEY-MAKING MOMENT: Remember when people used to hide money under the mattress? That trend is back with a twist. According to a report I read, more than a quarter of Americans put their cash in the freezer! Other popular options for stashing cash at home include the cookie jar and ...
Traditional TV viewership in decline
With traditional television viewership in decline, the TV industry needs to embrace the new ways people want to get content instead of fighting against it. The New York Times reports audience numbers are way down for the major networks. Over a recent four-week span, ABC viewership was down 21%, Fox ...
Stories for Friday, May 25
Websites and resources mentioned May 25, 2012
ConsumerAffairs.com - Use this site to vet scams and rip-offs
Preview the latest segment of Clark Stinks
Most callers love Clark and rave how his advice helped them. But what about those who say, "What was he talking about? Clark stinks!" For all of you, Clark has set up the Clark Stinks message board where you can post any grievances, gripes or beef you have with the ...
Reduce withholding to limit exposure in the event of tax refund ID theft
If you filed your taxes earlier this year and you're sitting around waiting for your refund, you may find you have to wait a bit longer for a very legitimate reason. During the last few years, crooks have been stealing people's Social Security numbers and then filing false returns as ...
Stories for Thursday, May 24
Websites and resources mentioned May 24, 2012
GoSIM.com - Research rates for SIM chips for unlocked world phones BankRate.com - Shop for the best CD rates
New York state to ban free speech on the Internet?
A bill in New York state is seeking to ban free speech on the Internet unless you fully disclose your real identity, according to Wired.com. The idea behind this bill is that you would not be able to legally post to a site based in New York, nor would you ...
What EU economic woes mean for your wallet
CLARKONOMICS: Economic worries from around the world are causing mortgage rates to drop and having an impact on the price of gas. The headlines in the financial press are ugly today. You have the Greece thing, of course. But there are also new concerns about Iran and their desire to ...
Two ways to save money as you plan summer vacation
Here we are on the eve of the unofficial kickoff of summer this Memorial Day weekend and I've got a couple of ways for you to save money on summer travel. I've talked in the past about sites like VRBO.com, HomeAway.com and Airbnb.com as a way to get a deal ...
Turn your gently used gadgets into cash
Looking to unload your unloved gadgets for extra cash? I've got some new websites to share with you. The New York Times reports there's a site called Priceonomics.com that offers price trends for a variety of different product categories. For electronics, you pop in what you've got (be specific) and ...
Stories for Wednesday, May 23
Websites and resources mentioned May 23, 2012
Kayak.com - Find cheap travel fares HomeFireSprinkler.org - Free educational info about the life-saving value of residential fire sprinkler protection IBRInfo.org - Income-based repayment plan for federal student loans NAPFA.org - Find a fee-only financial planner
Hotel guests warned about bogus wifi
When you're logging onto the Internet at a hotel, beware of bogus unsecured networks set up by criminals that lure you in with the promise of free wifi. The FBI warns that hackers are working from the parking lots of hotels that charge for Internet, or even checking in for ...
VOYAGER Mobile $19/month unlimited smart phone
Another day, another phenomenal deal on unlimited no contract smart phone service! Though I have to caution I haven't tested this one out personally yet... VOYAGER Mobile is a new cell phone service started by a 22-year-old student who's still attending New York University. John Mardini is running what's called ...
Gas prices looking good for Memorial Day weekend
If you're planning a Memorial Day weekend road trip, your wallet will be smiling on you when you go to fill up at the pump. This summer is completely different than the normal pattern when it comes to gas prices. Under the historical pattern, gas prices would go up this ...
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