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TLC Issues Casting Call for ‘Extreme Cheapskates’ — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
If you can pinch the brass right off a penny, TLC may be looking for you — it’s currently casting for its new reality show, ‘Extreme Cheapskates.’
Money Matters
Money Matters
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Will You Be Able to Afford Health Care in 20 Years? — Dollars and Sense
Some doctors have made a scary discovery: by 2035, the average family could face medical costs exceeding their total income.
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Why Has Tide Detergent Become So Popular with Thieves? — Dollars and Sense
Even the most cash-strapped among us still need clean clothes, which could explain why Tide laundry detergent has become the go-to item for shoplifters all over the country.
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What Do You Plan On Doing with Your Tax Refund? — Survey of the Day
The good news is that 67 percent of Americans expect to to get a refund from the IRS this year. The bad news is that much of this money is going to be spent taking care of other debts, rather than be used for something fun.
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High Gas Prices Mean More Americans Use Public Transportation — Dollars and Sense
While public transportation was the primary way Americans got around in the 1940s, the boom in car ownership eventually meant fewer people on subways and buses.
But thanks to high gas prices and an improving economy, that seems to be changing.
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Could You Live on $2 a Day? Lots of Americans Do – Dollars and Sense
There are a lot of celebrities that won’t get out of bed for less than a quarter of a million dollars, but a lot more Americans are surviving on much, much less.
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Recent College Grads Make Less Now Than a Decade Ago — Dollars and Sense
Since the economy took a turn for the worse, more and more young adults are moving back home with their parents after graduating from college, and this could be one reason why: recent grads are making less now than they did a decade ago.
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How Much Is Too Much to Pay for Gas? — Survey of the Day
With the average price of gas approaching four dollars a gallon, the question becomes whether Americans are going to start to seriously changing their current driving habits and vacation plans, in light of this hike.
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How Long Will It Take to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt? — Dollars and Sense
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How Are Stores Fighting Back Against Extreme Couponers?
Stores like Walmart and Kroger are sick of the practice of “staking,” in which frugal shoppers combine store and manufacturer coupons in a way that makes their items cost next to nothing — or even, in some cases, actually earns them store credit or cash back.
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Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Will Soon Become Ancient History — Dollars and Sense
If you’re one of those impatient people who gets a refund anticipation loan (RAL) from a tax preparer, enjoy it while it lasts — after this year, those loans are going away. And it’s probably for your own good.
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Not Again! Airlines Raise Fares for the Third Time This Year — Dollars and Sense
If booking an airline flight seems to cost more than it did just a few months ago, it’s not your imagination — many airlines have already raised prices three times this year.