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300 Channels Later, The Luxury of Cable Is No Longer a Necessity
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator I still remember the day my parents installed the cable. I was ten years old, Christmas was right around the corner, and suddenly a whole new world blossomed before my… -
Going to A Psychic For Financial Advice, What's the World Coming To?
This is a guest blog submitted by manishmathur I found an interesting article as I was going through the New York Times. People are turning to their psychics for financial advice. This has been done before but now, th… -
Snip Away Excessive Spending Habits and Save Money Every Month
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Business Week suggests 25 noteworthy means to get the most for your buck through a visually pleasing slideshow. When I first noticed it over the summer it didn't strik… -
Piggy Banks: Accumulating Wealth One Coin at a Time
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator As a child I grew up with an assortment of coin banks in my house. My mother had one for pennies, one of nickels, another for dimes, and one for quarters. She has since… -
Dollarish QOTD: Do You Have a Credit Card? Why Not?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Do you have a credit card? If not, are you planning to get one? Why or why not? -
Leaving Gratuity: What Kind of Tipper Are You?
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Apparently, a little kindness in the workplace can earn you more than just a thank you. As soon as I logged onto my email account this morning, the following article… -
Cheap Stocking Stuffers: Save Money While Being Resourceful
This is a guest blog submitted by der_lila_Stern Every year the advertising for Christmas baffles me. There are a million things I see that I wonder, "Who would ever...?" This year is no exception. The ones that… -
Should CEO's Give Up Their Bonuses or Severence Packages?
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash@Dollarish Last week Barack Obama asked CEO’s from companies to give up their bonuses to help out their employees during a tough economic crisis. I think it’s a great that the… -
What's On Your Christmas List?
This is a guest post submitted by vwagenjetta I'm a Christian. Christmas is about God and His message of giving is central to my Christmas activities, because in God's eyes giving is better than receiving. My Christmas w… -
Learn To Invest The Right Way, Join An Investment Club
This is a guest blog submitted by bn_cognizant The other day my friend Carla and I were thinking about ways to make more money when she brought up the idea of joining or even starting an investment club. I've always… -
The Most Unusual Jobs Ever
This is a guest blog submitted by Irislily22 We were having a conversation at the office about some of the strangest jobs, and a crime scene cleaner immediately came to mind. Someone's got to do it, right? I remember… -
Midday Meals for Misers
This is Guest blog submitted by cool dad When I was a member of the gainfully employed, I LOVED going out for lunch. There's something about food that someone else cooks (likely in a deep fryer) that's more exciting… -
Dollarish QOTD: Have You Switched To Generic Brand Foods Yet?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Have you switched to generic brand foods to cover costs? What brands have you given up? -
Weekend Movies: Four Christmases, Transporter 3, and Milk
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash@Dollarish Thanksgiving weekend always brings movies to the theatres for families to go and enjoy. This weekend brings a new Vince Vaughn comedy “Four Christmases”, while… -
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Economy is Down and Times are Tough, So Poaching is In
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Remember reading books and seeing paintings of those long ago days when Pa would go out to the field with his rifle and bring home fresh venison, a rabbit or two, som… -
Money-Saving Tips for Those with No Shame
This is Guest blog submitted by cool dad There are many posts in the blogosphere that suggest ways to save money. These are usually suggestions that normal people wouldn't mind adopting, like using coupons or eatin… -
Paying For Everything at 30,000 Feet?
This is a guest blog submitted by a Dollarish reader. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking...can anyone break a $20?" This morning's flight home was the strangest and most financially frustrating on… -
Dollarish QOTD: How Much Did Your Thanksgiving Turkey Cost?
Dollarish Question of the Day: How much did your Thanksgiving turkey cost? Was it more than what your family usually spends on a turkey for Thanksgiving? -
Typical Salaries For Every Job, Does Your Salary Match Up?
This is a guest blog submitted by Irislily22 Ever wonder how much an accountant makes? How about an administrative assistant or a pharmaceutical representative? I recently stumbled upon the salary calculator from ca… -
Thanksgiving is Going On A Budget
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Whenever Thanksgiving rolls around, my family and I find ourselves going all out with a delicious, home-cooked feast Our dining room table is annually strained by the… -
Dollarish QOTD: How Much is Gas In Your City?
Dollarish Question of the Day: What's the cost of gas in your city? What city are you from? -
Barack Obama Is Screwed as New President, Economy Doesn't Care
This is a guest blog submitted by a Dollarish reader The economy is bad and it’s going to get worse, that’s according to President elect Barack Obama. I’m all for honestly but when did it become a trait for the pre… -
Help The Less Fortunate This Holiday Season Said Brendan Foster
This is a guest blog submitted by bn_cognizant After watching the news about how Brendan Foster, a terminally ill boy who wanted nothing more than to help those who were less fortunate than himself, I realized that i… -
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Moving Overseas for More Money and Better Job Opportunities
This post was submitted by Kash@Dollarish Since the economy is not looking good in the near future and jobs are getting harder to come by, lawyers in the United States are transferring or leaving their jobs for stab… -
Black Friday: To Get The Best Deal You'll Have To Hurt People In The Process
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Thanksgiving is splendid with its sacrificial animal ritual, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. But what's become more delicious than Thanksgiving itself? The day afte… -
CherryPal: A New Deliciously Affordable Desktop For the Thrifty Consumer
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Election day featured a breakthrough in US politics when a senator named Barack Obama rose from humble beginnings and made his mark on history as the first black pres… -
Has the U.S. Treasury Lost Its Mind? Unveils $800 Billion Worth of New Credit
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash The U.S. treasury still doesn’t get it. They just unveiled $800 billion dollars worth of credit for homeowners, students and small businesses. Wasn’t it the credit crisis the r… -
Dollarish QOTD: If You Won The Lottery, Would You Give Money To Charity?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Be honest, if you were to win the lottery would you give any money to charity? Why or why not? -
Men Cut Spending on Mistresses: We're Definitely in a Financial Crisis
This is a guest blog submitted by Irislily22 I read the funniest article in the Wall Street Journal about men cutting back spending on their mistresses. One hundred and ninety one individuals making $20 million or more… -
College Has an Amazing Ability to Make You Bankrupt And Search For Money
Guest blog submitted by Cathy@Dollarish I hate college. Okay, that's a lie. I love college but honestly, it makes you bankrupt within days. I can't even tell you how much money I've spent on groceries and take-out. I… -
Budget Christmas Spending Before Shopping, It'll Save You Money
This is a guest blog submitted by sellhart53 In my official opinion of an unverified fact, I would say that nearly 100% of people spend more during the Christmas season than in other months. The problem isn't in sp… -
Daily Coupon: 2 for $30 Bundles for Nintendo Wii and DS from Wal-Mart
Daily Coupon: Walmart is offering 2 for $30 bundles on Nintendo Wii and DS Games. While Supplies Last. What games are you looking to buy? -
Dollarish QOTD: Can You Go A Day Without Spending Any Money?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Can you go a day without spending any money? Why or why not? -
Box Office Wrap Up: "Twilight" Makes $70.55 Million, "Quantum Of Solace" Comes in 2nd
Submitted by Kash@Dollarish "Twilight", the vampire flick starring Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, made $70.55 million in it's opening weekend. The film made nearly made twice its budget in the opening weekend a… -
Be Prepared During Economic Crisis and Look For New Jobs, Even If You Have One Already
This is a submitted guest blog Because of the current economical situation, my hours recently got cut back at my job. I'm an architect and it seems people just don't have the money to build, so we don't have as muc… -
Daily Coupon: Red Octane Has Guitar Hero Bundles For Sale With Coupon
Daily Coupon:Red Octane has Guitar Hero World Tour + Guitar Hero III wireless bundle with 2 guitars for Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 for $120 - $20 coupon B1G1FREE = $100 with free shipping. Playstation 2 wireless bundle… -
Job Interview Questions That Make You Feel Like You're On a Date
This is a guest blog submitted by IrisLily22 I think Jerry Seinfeld once brilliantly observed that a job interview is like a date without dinner. This statement is definitely true. If you get rejected, it's not you; it'… -
Dollarish QOTD: Who Would You Recommend Be the New Face Of The Ten Dollar Bill?
Dollarish If Alexander Hamilton were to be replaced on the ten dollar bill, who would you recommend be the new face of the bill? And why? -
The Pros and Cons Of Working at Home and Making Money
This is a guest blog submitted by nicanitsuga I just want to share some of the advantages of working from home. Time management.Transportation expenses are lessMinimal supervision.Develops self discipline- no one… -
A Good Bargain Does Not Always Save You Money
This is a gust blog submitted by Kash I love reading about food shopping and price bargaining. It reminds me of the good old days of college. Yesterday I was reading one of those articles that took me back to last y… -
Dollarish QOTD: Should the U.S. Treasury Get Rid of The Penny?
Dollarish Question of the Day Do you think the U.S. Treasury should get rid of the penny? What do you do with yours? -
Cutting Around the Ears to Save Money
This is a guest blog submitted by whateverstate I have gone back and forth on this issue. Having three boys, hair cut time comes too often to ignore it altogether. For a few years I felt I did an adequate job but… -
Daily Coupon: Kohl's Has Sale on Blankets and a 10% Off Online Coupon.
Daily Coupon:Kohls has The Big One Plush Throw Blanket for $13. They are also offering free shipping on $50+ orders after discounts or with Kohls charge card and coupon code MVC8337, otherwise shipping is $8. You could… -
Selling Used Items Online Helps Pay For Bills, Debt and Groceries
This is a guest blog submitted by jediwa72 We would all just love to up and quit our day jobs and be able to make a fortune online. Is it possible? In theory, yes. In practice, not always. The big one heard ab… -
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My 24-Year-Old Friend Still Gets an Allowance
This is a guest blog submitted by a Dollarish reader. My best friend, "Buster" has a steady job, a nicely-sized apartment and a new car. As far as people our age go, he's got his stuff together . . . but he still gets s… -
Daily Coupon: PayPal and eBay Coupon, 10% Off One Item, Up to $100
Daily Coupon: Paypal Code for eBay.com. Buy something, pay with PayPal and get 10% off, up to a $100 with the code: CHOLIDAYNOV2008. Make sure to apply code after signing into your PayPal account. Expires November… -
How much Money Will Twilight Make This Weekend at the Box Office? Will you be watching it?
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash One of the discussions during lunch today was the movie Twilight. The girls loved the book and Edward Cullen, so they're looking forward to the movie. Some of the guys were… -
Economic Crisis is hurting NYC with Increasing Prices and Declining Quality of Life
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash This morning one of the smaller newspapers in New York City (NYC) had a front-page story on the declining quality of life in the city while the prices of goods increased. As I… -
Dollarish QOTD: Have You Ever Found Money?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Have you ever found money? If so, how much? -
The Best Bargains Are at The Resale Stores
This is a guest blog submitted by FunnymanGeorge Shopping is one of my favorite things of all time. Seriously. I absolutely love to do it. I think it probably satisfies that primal hunting urge as well as the p… -
Stores Want You To Shop Early But Are You Cutting Back On Christmas Gifts?
This is a guest blog submitted Kash I walked down 34th street yesterday and saw all the sale signs posted for almost every store. Stores are trying to stay afloat during the rough economic ties by luring in shopper… -
Daily Coupon: Friends & Family Codes for Various Retail Shops. Save Some Extra Cash
Daily Coupon: There's a string of friends and families discount coupons for various stores. Below is a list of them with their expiration date. Enjoy! • Aeropostale: 30% off coupon FRIENDS08. Expires: 11/23/08 •… -
Dollarish QOTD: Would You Still Shop Around For The Best Bargain?
Dollarish Question of the Day: If money weren’t a problem, would you still shop around for the best bargain? Why or why not? -
The Older You Get, the Easier it is to Handle Money and Finances
This is a guest blog submitted by nicanitsuga When I was in college, I was never taught how to manage my own finances. But when I started to work and earn my own money, that’s when I was able to understand the valu… -
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Online Shopping Saves More Money vs. Shopping in the Stores
This is a guest blog submitted by mmathur I'm a bit frivolous when it comes to buying DVDs, books, and sometimes CDs. I go to Borders, Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart and the prices are pretty much the same (we… -
Call Creditors First, They Might Help With Financial Situation
This is a guest blog submitted by gogetter21 Recently, two college friends and I went to a leadership conference sponsored by Essence Magazine. There was one workshop at the conference titled: "Financial Control.”… -
Daily Coupon: Victoria Secret Codes for Free Items With Purchases. Hurry Ends Tonight!
Daily Coupon:Victoria Secrets has a few free goodies with purcheses listed below. All of the codes are applicable online and expire midnight tonight: Free PINK Dog with Any PINK Purchase Code: PINK08Free Satin Ballet sl… -
Save Money At The Movie with Theatre Reward Programs and Cards
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash This weekend, while buying tickets to see Quantum Of Solace, I received an extra movie ticket by using my AMC Moviewatcher rewards card. They gave the ad for the card a few… -
Dollarish: Where do You Put Your Loose Change?
Dollarish Where do you put your loose change when you go home, a piggy bank, jar or on a nearby table? How much do you collect every month? -
Economy Is Down, Video Game Sales are Up. How?!
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash It looks like the economy hasn’t hurt game sales yet and it probably won’t anytime soon. I guess those looking for other forms of entertainment while the movies theatres conti… -
Money Lying Around Doesn't Help, Make it Work For You!
This is a guest blog submitted by ClockworkBunny Money is great stuff. I'm sure most of us can agree on that. Which is odd, because money by itself doesn't do anything. It just lies there. Though counting money… -
What's the Best Way To Save Money? Keep Track of It!
This is a guest blog submitted by nuanniel A friend of mine was very well off this time last year. Now he's broke. Literally broke, like not sure how he's going to pay his rent this month broke. And he's not en… -
Research the Company or You'll Interview with a Lingerie Magazine
This is a guest blog submitted Irislily22 We've all had that moment where we feel like we're settling. I haven't believed in a dream job since an internship I had at the New York Historical Society my junior year… -
Dollarish: What's The First Expensive Thing You Ever Bought?
Dollarish Let's try to think back as far as you can. What's the first expensive thing you ever bought? How much did you pay? -
Write a Good Resume if You Want an Employer to Hire You
This is a guest blog submitted by profit It never ceases to amaze me how crappy some people's resumes and cover letters are. Not in terms of content, but in terms of formatting. I refuse to read anything that looks… -
High Paying Job Needs You to Speak a Second Language
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash Last week, while sitting in the waiting room at the hospital, I noticed a couple of white doctors talking to a patient in Spanish. They were talking fluent Spanish and engaged… -
Quantum Of Solace Made $70 Million But Many Still Save Money By Watching DVD's
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash The latest James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace has earned the most in Bond history for one weekend in the United States, $70 million. The weekend’s U.S. Box office has helped… -
Daily Coupon: Toys "R" Us 15% Off Any Toy Printable Coupon, Ends Friday
Daily Coupon: Toys R Us has a printable 15% off any toy coupon available. It's valid through 11/20/2008. Just a quick note, once you click the link, it will ask to print right away and if you cancel it, the page wil… -
Sound Finances and a Stable Job is A Blessing
This is guest blog submitted by Gleefully The global financial crisis has given me much to thank God for. I'm sure there will be some readers out there who'll be thinking I'm a wanker. Well I'm not. I want to focu… -
Dollarish is Looking For Writers and Post Submissions About Personal Finance, Money Management, Etc.
Dollarish We are looking for writers for the blog and would love some samples to be submitted using our submission form. If you are interested in becoming a writer for Dollarish, please let us know. Also if you find… -
Poor Money Management and Credit Card Can Lead to Debt, How Did it Happen to You?
This is a guest blog submitted by gogetter21 During my four years in college, I couldn't even tell you want a budget was. I spent money recklessly. I was one of those people who went to Walmart for toothpaste and came… -
It's That Time, To Pay Back The College Loan Debt
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash The biggest problem for me coming out of school was finding a job. I needed a job right away to save some money for the monthly loan checks I would have to send out. That was a… -
Daily Coupon: Borders Offering 40% Off Any One Book Online with Purchase. Hurry! Coupon Ends Soon
Daily Coupon: Borders.com is offering a 40% off any one book with any twenty dollar ($20) purchase. For those books fanatics, this might be a good way to save on the next NY Times Best Seller. Coupon code is DMB5387A… -
Take Surveys, Make Extra Money Online
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Every time I go online and surf the net, I notice that there is an overabundance of survey taking sites that promise some sort of reimbursement (prizes, cash, point… -
Dollarish is Looking For Writers and Post Submissions About Personal Finance, Money Management, Etc.
Dollarish We are looking for writers for the blog and would love some samples to be submitted using our submission form. If you are interested in becoming a writer for Dollarish, please let us know. Also if you find… -
Kaplan or Princeton Review?
This is a guest blog submitted Irislily22 Say you want to do better on the SAT, or you realize that there's no way you're taking a five-hour MCAT without serious mental and emotional support. A lot of people choose t… -
You Make Money, but What Does Money Mean to You?
This is a guest blog submitted by Evowookiee We use money everyday, and yet very few people stop to think about just what a miraculous system it represents. We have created so many innovative and instant technolog… -
Daily Coupon: Bath & Body Works Has 20% Off Coupon. Hurry Ends Tomorroow!
Daily Coupon: Bath & Body Works has a new 20% off Friends and Family coupon code 20FRIENDS for online purchases. You can stack this coupon with all their current promotions and sales. A printable coupon for in-s… -
Buying New Cars Now is a Dumb Move, Long-Term Car Costs Are Too High
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash What most people fail to do when buying a car is think about the long-term costs. You know, gas prices over the period of your car, insurance, finance, repairs and many othe… -
Peter Schiff Predicted the U.S. Economic Recession in 2006, Should Yell "I Told You So"
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash The average person may not know who Peter Schiff is, but those in the financial wish he wasn’t correct with his economic predictions. Peter Schiff is the President of Euro Pacific… -
Frugal Living For College Students To Spending In The Real World
This is a guest blog submitted by democrab Given the current cost of getting a college education, it's no surprise that most students become masters of sniffing out free food, stocking up a wardrobe of free T-shirt… -
Daily Coupon: Yankee Candle Company, Buy 2 Get 2 Free. Great for The Holidays!
Daily Coupon:This coupon was submitted by der_lila_stern Yankee Candle Company is offering a Buy 2 Get 2 Free offer for their candles. The coupon code is CAT811S. Enjoy the great scents for the Holiday Season! How of… -
Shop Online and Save Money By Searching For Online Coupons
This is a guest blog submitted by nhoust2 With Christmas coming up, everyone is looking for ways to make their dollar stretch. One way to do this is to make your purchases online. Many popular stores have websites… -
Dollarish: Would You Recommend College Loans?
Dollarish Would you recommend college loans? Do you think of it as an investment or a burden? -
What's the Best Way To Get Out Of Credit Card Debt?
This is a guest blog submitted by elr6355 Last night my husband and I were finally trying to get our budget together. We moved about a year and a half ago and because of my job at the time, we put a lot of purchas… -
Cash Strapped? Still Looking to Travel? Go To South America and Save a Bundle!
This is a guest blog submitted by msullan As the value of the dollar continues to drop, recently graduated students are forced to rethink a Euro trip or a jaunt over to London. As the previously frequented hotspot… -
My Mom Used My "Dowry" to Pay Off College Loans
This is a guest blog submitted by Irislily22.Before we were even born, my mother had been saving up for my wedding and my brother's wedding. In all seriousness, my grandparents got us engagement bands for our future spou… -
Daily Coupon: DVD Discounts From Deep Discounts, 25% Off Purchase. New Movie Releases Every Tuesday
Daily Coupon: DVD Discounts from Deep Discounts. Some really good movies have been out on DVD and Wall-E is coming out next week. So use the coupons to get some good entertainment and save some money. Deep Disco… -
Dollarish is Looking For Writers and Post Submissions
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Dollarish: Students Need Money! What are Some Good Jobs for Students?
Dollarish What are some good jobs to have while you’re in school? Do they pay more than minimum wage? -
Get the Bang For Your Buck While Staying At These Hotels
This is guest blog submitted by Kash I just saw a report on TV about hotels equipping their rooms with the latest gadgets to lure in customers. One hotel had cut a deal with Nintendo to install Wii and Wii Fits in… -
Daily Coupon: Nike Coupon: 20% Off Your Purchase, Save Some Money on the Latest Athletic Gear
Daily Coupon: Nike is offering a 20% off your next purchase of $125.00 or more for Nike.com purchases. Coupon code is: 2PCTHGG8D. Make sure to enter coupon code in all caps. Limit one purchase per person. Coupon… -
Saving Money at the Movies With These Simples Tips
This is a guest blog submitted by mmathur I go to the movies all the time. Not so much anymore and I have one reason why: money! The movie ticket itself costs $11-12.75 in New York City. And then you have the prices of… -
Learn How to Cancel Subscription Services Or They'll Keep Stealing Your Money
This is a guest blog submitted by joeysmore@xanga It’s about time someone come up a way to monitor online purchases for subscriptions, downloads and member fees. Every month I find charges popping up on my credit c… -
Save Money! Don't Shop At Name Brand Stores
This is a guest blog submitted by nuanniel I read an interesting article about Sarah Palin's $100,000 shopping spree a while back (when it was still news) and it was basically about how she is very typical blue col… -
Daily Coupon: Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy Coupon, 30% Off For Friends and Family
Daily Coupon: The Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy Coupon is offering 30% off for friends and families through this coupon. Make sure to let others know, because coupon is valid from November 13th to the 16th… -
I Lost Money In An Online Scam, Have You?
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash One of the reasons why I hate selling things online is because of scammers. I’m a huge eBay, Amazon and Craigslist guy. I like selling things on these sites. But now I’m mo… -
Impulse Buying is A Financial Burden, and An Addiction Too
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash@Healthkicker My friends used to say I was addicted to it, impulse buying. I didn’t know how bad it was until a few years ago. It wasn’t big purchases, things like clothes or s… -
Dollarish is Looking For Writers and Post Submissions
Dollarish We are looking for writers for the blog and would love some samples to be submitted using our submission form. If you are interested in becoming a writer for Dollarish, please let us know. Also if you find… -
Managing Money, and Finances Can Save Your Relationship. Seriously!
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash@Healthkicker I read an article over the weekend about couples who manage their finances having a better relationship. I thought it was an interesting article considering so ma… -
Monthly Bills Are Piling Up, How Do You Manage it?
This is a guest blog submitted by Trinhy84@xanga I'm hating being an adult right now. I didn't realize how expensive it is to own a car. I went to get my car fixed the other day, and it cost me up to $800. I had t… -
I'm On a Tight Budget, What Are Some Cheap Gyms?
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash@healthkicker After graduating, I wanted to continue using a gym for my weekly workout routine. So I shopped around at various gyms around my way. A friend of mine told me the l… -
Dollarish: How Much Do You Spend Eating Out Per Month?
Dollarish How often do you eat out? How much do you spend on average per month, eating out? -
How Do You Eat on Campus Without Breaking the Budget?
This is a guest blog submitted by Licensedinchocolate I went back to my campus today after a long break. Rehearsals during the day and a performance at night, so I just decided to stay the whole day. While getting… -
Three Tips For Stress Free Family Finances
This is a submitted guest blog from thesecretlifeofkat Finances can be one of the biggest stressors on a family. It is listed as the number one reason for divorce. I don’t know all the reasons why, but Jimmy and… -
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Dollarish: Are You Affected By The Record Number of Job Losses?
Dollarish Have you or someone you know been affected by the record number of job losses this past month (October)? How are they coping? -
Is Congress to Blame For Economic Downturn and the Wall Street Bailout?
This is a guest blog submitted by DontTRED@xanga In advance-- sorry for the language, I'm a little peeved. Well, the elections are over, and I am feeling like some whacked out, fringe nut case. I really am depresse… -
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Thinking Outside Of the Box For Cover Letters
This is a guest blog submitted by IrisLily22@xanga I sent this to the entire Kellogg's contact list, and by accident, a few people at General Mills...Hi, I'm interested in writing creative content for Kellogg's brand c… -
Help the Economy by Spending Your Money People!
This is a guest blot submitted by ArphaxadHunter@xanga Stop saving money, you idiots! The economy is not in a dire crisis due to some uncontrollable external cause, but because you, the consumers, are too scared t… -
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Is The Move to Digital Television Ripping Off Customers?
This is a guest blog submitted by nath_econ@xanga Anyone who knows me, knows I have a vendetta against Comcast. It all started when they tried to charge me a bogus fee for "activating" all the cable outlets in my hou… -
Were You Always Aware of The Stock Market?
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash@Healthkicker I didn’t care about the Stock Market the 4 years I spent in college. The moment I graduated and the stock market started declining, I became more aware. In a way… -
Looking to Invest In The Stock Market, How Do I get Started?
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash@Healthkicker A few months ago, before the Wall Street disaster, I thought about investing money into the stock market. I had sold my car, graduated from college and didn’t wan… -
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Dollarish Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Whether you or a friend wrote it, we want to publish great posts on the Dollarish front page. Now you can submit posts easily using our submission form. You ca… -
Is it a Good Idea to Buy Stocks When the Market is Down?
This is a guest blog submitted by nath_econ@xanga A few months ago when the financial sector had a little rally, I was playing with the idea of buying both Lehman Brothers (LEH) @ $25.58 and AIG (AIG) @ what I thou… -
Does An Ivy-League Degree Matter When Job Hunting?
This is a guest blog submitted by IrisLily22 It's been 6 months since I graduated from Columbia University, and I'm still unemployed. My friends call it pre-employed, which instills a little light-heartedness into the… -
How to Avoid Making The Unnecessary Car Purchase
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I don't know about you, but I was never really taught how to manage money. There were some basic sayings my parents had when it came to money, but if I really thought about it - growing up as a child, we're also taught… -
From Your Paychecks, How Much Do You Save?
How much are you saving? I asked her if she’s saving money from her paycheck after paying rent and other expense. She replied by asking me how she should? I looked at her paycheck and after sitting down and crunching…
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