December, 2009
Recessions also Hurt Charities
Charities in the US
In the US there are over 1.2 million charities and nonprofits trying to reach their goals this year. Unfortunately, due to the recession many are predicted to fall short. Around 93% of nonprofits anticipate declining charitable donations. According to The Bridgespan Group, a consulting organization for nonprofits, not only is funding from ...
Employee or Student Discounts for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, AllTel
Just about every major cell phone provider has discount for large corporations or groups, even when it’s an existing personal line. While most people know about their company’s discount, some do a bad job of advertising them. In addition, many folks can get student/employer discounts using their school e-mails. So grab your ...
Mint Map: The World’s Most Expensive Cities
Which are the world’s most expensive cities? The cities included on this interactive map are from a 2009 study by the UBS, which tracked the ups and downs of various places in the wake of the financial crisis. Many cities have changed ranks, with some cities become more, and others becoming less expensive. Currency devaluations ...
Financing Moving Expenses
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Moving is expensive!
If you have ever moved before, then you know that it can be a financially draining experience and extra quick cash can save the day. Having just gone through this myself, I learned that as careful as I was about the expenses I would incur, there were surprises I did not ...
Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits Could Be Your Personal Government-Bailout Package
This is a guest post from Richard Barrington, a freelance writer and novelist who spent over 20 years as an investment industry executive.
There’s nothing like the holidays to make you think of cold weather — and your spending. If your wallet is as leaky as your windows, there’s a way to kill two birds with ...