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ConsumerFu is a personal finance blog with a focus on helping people save more and live well.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 121 )
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How to Prove You Are a Good Credit Risk
A high credit score can be a huge asset going into a loan application, but there are many factors that lenders look at when determining your creditworthiness an... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
New FSA Rule Will Help Prevent Loss of Savings
The U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service passed down a ruling this past week that will help alleviate the mad rush at the end of year to use money... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Cost-efficient Investing: Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
Overview The investment world is a cornucopia of products; stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, futures and real estate to name a few. This article will focus... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Two Kitchen Tools That Help Save Money on Food
I have been preparing our family's meals for more than 21 years and there are two tools I use that help me save more money on food than any other appliances or... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Top Ten Grocery Coupon Sites
It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like to save money, but when it comes to clipping and organizing coupons the list gets a bit smaller. It seems not... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 BUSINESS, FAMILY, FINANCE, LIFESTYLE -
Visa, American Express, Mastercard - Which Network is Better?
There are big differences between Visa, American Express and Mastercard networks. Many people looking for a new credit card don't understand that Visa and... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
The Affordable Care Act: Your Rights & Protections
Open enrollment has begun for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. New coverage and changes to existing plans will... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
One Month with a Google Chromebook & Chromebox: Why I'm Not Going Back
For the last 2 years, Google has been peddling Google Chrome OS and its answer to budget computing. Google Chromebooks represent the vast majority of laptops... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
One Month with a Google Chromebook & Chromebox: A Review
For the last 2 years, Google has been peddling Google Chrome OS and its answer to budget computing. Google Chromebooks represent the vast majority of laptops... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Start an Online Business
The Internet marketplace is a great opportunity to turn your hobby or skill into an extra source of income. Do you love to knit? You could sell your handmade... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How Long Should I Keep Financial Documents?
With both daughters off at university I've started what has become known at our house as the great purge of 2013. Both attics are being cleaned out and I'm... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Save Money with Coupons
Using coupons is one of the easiest ways shoppers have to save money on basic goods and services. Some shoppers have made a sport of it and participate in what... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
iPhone Vs SLR
Can you use an iPhone as a replacement for an SLR? These days, the camera on the iPhone is so good it might make sense. Here’s a table of the benefits of each:... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Frugal Gardening Tips: How to Keep Deer and Rabbits out of the Garden
Most experienced gardeners have known the gut-wrenching feeling of seeing entire crops decimated by insects, disease or four-legged critters. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Vote for ConsumerFu in Plutus Awards
The Plutus Awards recognize personal finance bloggers and websites for their hard work in writing about and educating others on topics in personal finance. Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Hire a Broker
If you want to trade or invest in securities, you will need a broker or brokerage firm. A broker might be an individual, a boutique firm or an arm of an... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Travel Around the USA on Amtrak in 15 Days
The USA is a spectacular country, but its vastness daunts many who’ve considered travelling it all. Greyhound discontinued their ‘Discovery Pass’, which was... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
64th Edition of the Lifestyle Carnival
Welcome to the 64th edition of the Lifestyle Carnival! Submit your blog article to the next edition using our carnival submission form at Blogger Carnivals.... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Find the Best Deals on Amazon
Amazon.com is known for it’s huge selection and amazingly low prices. Amazon’s prices are based on a number of factors including supply and demand, third-party... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Back-to-school Shopping
With August fast approaching and school supply lists hitting mailboxes, it is important to have a buying plan so you can avoid the pitfalls of back-to-school... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE