Posts by Erin Scottberg

Money-Saving Travel Tips Debunked

Some wisdom isn’t so wise. Here’s the truth about six travel myths. More

We Spend Over 6 Billion Hours a Year Tackling Taxes

Since 2001, Congress has made almost 5,000 changes to the U.S. tax law, which may be why it takes so long. More

The Ups & Downs of Hiring an Employee’s Friends

Referred candidates are twice as likely to land an interview … and a 40% better chance of being hired. More

Housing Projected to Drive Economy in 2013

Just over half of economists surveyed by CNNMoney identified a housing recovery as the primary driver of economic growth this year. More

Save Money on Groceries Without Leaving Your Home

As fun as it is to wander through the aisles of your local food store, picking our colorful vegetables and fancy, artisanal breads, you can’t wear cheese. More

How To Recycle Used Video Games, Old Movies, And More

Look around your apartment. We’re thinking it resembles an electronic graveyard.There’s really only one thing to do: trade it in for cash. More

Planning A Phone Upgrade? 3 Considerations When Upgrading To A Smart Phone

The smarter your phone, the more complicated the bill. So before you go trading in your trusty slider for an iPhone or Droid, here’s what you need to know. More

Tweet Your Way To Online Deals, Online Sales, And More

Twitter is actually enabling us to become smarter consumers by providing a direct—and very public—line of communication between businesses and customers. More

Looking For A Holiday Sale? Cyber Monday Is The New Black Friday

Cyber Monday—the first Monday after Thanksgiving and the biggest online shopping day of the year—has ousted its pre-weekend predecessor for good reason. More

4 Memorial Day Home Improvements: Hardwood Floors and Window Screen Repair

There’s no definition of wear and tear—it depends on how long you lived there, the apartment’s condition, and, honestly, how forgiving your landlord is. More