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Market Wrap-Up: Scared of Inflation? What Inflation?

August 10, 2012 /

If you’re scared of inflation, you might be in for a surprise: New data on import prices suggests that inflation prices may actually be easing. The July Department of Labor report on US import prices showed a 0.6% decline, while...

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Investing Advice, Trends

Is Facebook the IPO of a Generation?

May 18, 2012 /

Is Facebook the IPO of a generation? The much-anticipated initial public offering of the world’s most popular social networking site, Facebook, took place this morning on the NASDAQ. With it, the dreams and technologies of the millenial generation have taken root as...

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Investing Advice

Tried and True Money Advice From Warren Buffett

May 10, 2012 /

When it comes to financial wisdom, few people merit as much attention as Warren Buffett. The man renowned as the “Sage of Omaha” built a billion-dollar empire from scratch, all the while maintaining modest spending habits that are the envy...

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Financial IQ

Consumer Expert, Chris Elliott Answers Your Questions Live May 3 on Facebook

April 28, 2012 /

Do you have a question for the experts? Nationally-recognized consumer expert, Chris Elliott will be conducting a live Q&A session with MintLife readers on Mint.com’s Facebook page on Thursday, May 3, at 11 AM PST/2PM EST. Take a few minutes...

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Financial IQ

What do Airline Mergers Mean for Your Wallet?

April 27, 2012 /

Nothing gives a frequent flyer more anxiety than hearing the word “merger.” Customers tend to be fiercely loyal to their airline and don’t handle change very well. But the last few years have seen some big changes across the American...

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MommyTech: 5 Cool Gadgets For Busy Parents

January 7, 2011 /

(photo: Griffin) Children are the sunshine of our lives, but let’s face it: sometimes we parents feel so absorbed by our never-ending child-rearing duties that we forger we, too, are human. But we’re at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las...

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Credit Cards of the Future: Will New Technology Create New Overspenders?

January 6, 2011 /

(photo: author) The Best of Innovations display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas could make anyone drool: nerds, geeks, even the technologically challenged. There is, for example, a dishwasher from Kenmore boasting a full-color LCD screen where...

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How To

Are Groupons Really a Great Deal?

October 16, 2010 /

Group buying websites like Groupon, LivingSocial and Tippr are all the rage these days — but how do you know if you’re really getting a good deal? The short answer: you don’t. That $20 voucher for the Erotic Exotic Expo in...

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The New Way to Find the Best Airfare Deals

October 9, 2010 /

If you’re like most bargain airfare seekers, chances are your flight shopping goes something like this: 1. Go to Kayak.com or Orbitz.com. Or Priceline.com, Hotwire.com, or Travelocity.com. Or all of the above. 2. Search for the lowest fares for your desired...

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Credit-Card Rates On The Rise? Not At These Banks

August 23, 2010 /

photo: TheTruthAbout… When President Obama signed the Credit CARD Act into law last May, industry analysts predicted that tighter, consumer-friendly regulations would force banks to hike credit-card interest rates for everybody. They were, of course, right. In the months leading...

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