Archive for December 27th, 2014:

Minnesota family acquires Polaroid majority in $70M deal

Date: Dec 27 2014
The Pohlads, who also own the Twins, will bring a 'resurgence of our iconic American brand,' says the CEO.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81905753/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Minnesota-family-acquires-Polaroid-majority-in-M-deal/ Read More »

3 things you shouldn’t buy generic

Date: Dec 27 2014
These are items that shelling out a little extra cash for now will save you aggravation, time or money in the future.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81887478/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~things-you-shouldnt-buy-generic/ Read More »

Why Seniors Should Declutter — and How to Easily Do So

Date: Dec 27 2014
Filed under: Retirement, Planning Getty Images By Marilyn Lewis There often comes a time when you have to part with some of your stuff. OK, a whole lot of it. Seniors, especially, have four compelling reasons to pare back possessions. 1. You Intend to ...Read More »

My (100% Accurate) Financial Predictions for 2015

Date: Dec 27 2014
Filed under: Investing Mina De La O This is the time of year when predictions are made for 2015. Most of them are nonsense. The self-styled "experts" supplying these predictions have no accountability for their accuracy. Nevertheless, some gullible investors make investing ...Read More »

How I Wisely Navigated My Way Off My Parents’ Car Insurance

Date: Dec 27 2014
Filed under: Auto Insurance Getty Images By Maggie Perkins I am a lucky girl. Throughout high school and college, my parents kept me on their car insurance policy. I was an expensive item to add! I kept the cost as low as possible ...Read More »

Housing Bubble 2.0? Cheap Financing Comes Back Into Style

Date: Dec 27 2014
Filed under: Mortgages, Home Buying, Home Loans, Homeowners Insurance Getty Images Most Americans remember all too well the housing bust and subsequent financial crisis, which left millions of homeowners owing more on their mortgages than their homes were worth and made it ...Read More »

6 Things That New Mothers and Infants Can Live Without

Date: Dec 27 2014
Filed under: Having a Baby, Consumer Issues, Consumer Protection, Spending Getty Images When our son was born healthy but early, I wasn't prepared. So my cousin Karen, mother of two, welcomed us home from the hospital with three huge bags of bottles, ...Read More »