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The $2,000 Kiss
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 9, 2008
A relationship expert argues that expressing affection can replace shopping.
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Last Call for Submissions
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 9, 2008
To play, share how you would spend a grand.
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How to Spend a $1,000 Windfall
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 8, 2008
On Day 2 of the challenge, one personal finance writer advocates splurging.
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Video: Avoid ID Theft
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 8, 2008
Hiding your Social Security number is a start.
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Financial Questions Couples Should Ask
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 8, 2008
Divvying up the money chores works out best.
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What Would You Do With $1,000?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 7, 2008
It's time to take the Alpha Consumer Challenge.
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6 Ways to Earn More on Your Savings
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- May 7, 2008
Boosting your returns while interest rates are low.
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Video: Boost Your Credit Score
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 6, 2008
Make sure you're creditworthy, and lower your interest rates.
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Audio: Take Advantage of the Fed Cut
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 6, 2008
Credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages are among the potential deals.
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Bloggers on Surviving the Squeeze
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 5, 2008
The tight-times edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance.
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Simple Savings Steps
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 2, 2008
Liz Pulliam Weston shares her 'Easy Money' secrets.
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Share Your Own Story
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 2, 2008
Alpha Consumer is looking for guest entries.
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Why Consumers Should Cheer if the Fed Stops Cutting Rates
By Rick Newman, Kimberly Palmer, and James Pethokoukis -
Money & Business
- May 1, 2008
Lower oil and food prices, higher rates on CDs: What's not to like?
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Waste Not, Want Not
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 1, 2008
With food and gas prices rising, it's time for a new spin on an old idea.
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Defining Your Dream Life
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 30, 2008
Setting financial goals makes reaching them easier.
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3 Ways to Make the Fed's Moves Work for You
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- April 30, 2008
Here's how to take advantage of low interest rates without letting lenders take advantage of you.
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How to Avoid Everyday Privacy Risks
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- April 30, 2008
Survey shows that most people aren't aware of how their personal information is used.
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Finding Tax Rebate Deals
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 29, 2008
These retailers will sweeten your check if you spend it with them.
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Checks in the Mail
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 28, 2008
As tax rebate money reaches consumers, retailers are watching closely.
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Bloggers on Money, Lies, and Saving
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 28, 2008
Send in your blog posts for next week's Carnival.
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Spending Away a Bad Mood
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 28, 2008
When a "funk" sets in, it's easy to overspend.
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Corporate Revenge or Simple Error?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 25, 2008
Lawmaker suggests a credit card company purposely revealed a consumer's information.
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Video: Cutting the Grocery Bill
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 25, 2008
Websites can help home cooks make use of long-forgotten ingredients.
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Vote on Chipotle's Customer Service Move
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 24, 2008
Would free medical bills after food poisoning leave you a satisfied customer?
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Breakfast for Dinner
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 24, 2008
A reader offers another tip to cut food costs.
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