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Frugal Family Feast: Wild Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a crowd pleaser. It’s easy to make and a delight to eat. This week’s Frugal Family Feast recipe creates a hearty, satisfying meal of wild mushroom risotto. Chef David Rosov, owner and executive chef of Palm Beach Personal Chefs, shared his technique with Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson. Watch this video and read on [...]
Offshore Profits Actually Stashed in New York?
‘Ground Zero Redux’ by Flickr user nosha U.S. corporations are increasingly stashing cash overseas. Nearly a dozen major companies are thought to be hoarding more than $40 billion each beyond the reach of Uncle Sam. But much of it might not be overseas at all, The New York Times says. Take Apple as an example: Apple’s $102 [...]
Many Americans Spend on Birthday Parties, Funerals for Pets
More than one in five people have held or attended a birthday celebration for a pet. That’s among the fascinating results of a new survey about spending by CouponCabin. One result is not surprising: Dog owners spend more on their pet per month than owners of cats. That’s discussed by Money Talks News’ Stacy Johnson in the video below. But [...]
Small-Business Owners: How Not to Behave on the Internet
‘Restaurant social media and word of mouth’ by Flickr user Ethan Hein Insulting your customers seems like an obviously bad idea. So did the owner of an Arizona pizzeria lash out at critics on Facebook after the business was portrayed in a negative light on Fox reality TV show “Kitchen Nightmares”? Many of the postings have been deleted, but here’s [...]
When Pigs Fly: How I Fought a Parking Ticket and Won
‘A Parking Ticket AND Physical Damage.’ by Flickr user mikeczyzewski Money Talks News now features an Insurance Shopping Tool that allows you to compare rates on Auto, Health, Home and Motorcycle insurance. Check it out! Usually, the only warm-blooded creature in the house that ever bothers to get up and acknowledge me when I come [...]
How to Get Cheap Video Games for Your Kids (or Yourself)
‘E3 Expo 2012 – Activision Skylanders Giants’ by Flickr user Pop Culture Geek Summer is around the corner, which means the kids will be home more and will inevitably be attacking their video game controllers. They’re probably already asking for the newest Skylander figure or a video game you’ve never heard of. Retail-priced games can cost [...]
On Your Dream Trip? You Don’t Need a Rental Car
‘Red Vancity Bikes’ by Flickr user sillygwailo You’ve flown to your dream vacation spot. Now, how do you get from Point A to Point B without paying expensive taxi fares or outrageous rental car fees? Over the years, I’ve picked up some tricks for keeping this particular line item under tight control. Here are some valuable resources for local [...]
5 Steps to Marital Money Bliss
If you’re heading down the aisle, we have some scary statistics for you. Nearly 30 percent of married couples say money is the No. 1 source of stress in their relationship, according to a study by American Express, and money issues are largely blamed as a top cause of divorce by many experts. How do you avoid the [...]
Women Manage Credit Better Than Men, Study Says
‘Bryant Park, late Apr 2009 – 21′ by Flickr user Ed Yourdon Who says women aren’t good at math and money? People who can’t read, that’s who. A new study from one of the major credit reporting bureaus, Experian, says, “Overall, women are better at managing their money and debt” — even though women working full [...]
Beware Tornado-Related Scams in Aftermath of Oklahoma City
‘Oklahoma National Guard’ by Flickr user The National Guard You’ll find plenty of ways to offer help to the victims of Monday’s deadly Oklahoma City tornado, but some of them will be fake. It happens every time disaster strikes: Imposters and scammers will mislead the public and try to steal your personal information or your money. In the wake [...]