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50 tips for riding out the recession

50 tips for riding out the recession

Maximize your credit cards

Grace periods amount to interest-free loans if you pay off full balance

Save on auto insurance

Lower your car insurance premiums with these useful tips

Get the best available price

Tips to avoid missing a sale or discount, even after purchase

Recession-proof your job
With virtually every industry cutting jobs, you're probably asking yourself: Am I next?

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April 23, 2009

As economic crisis goes on, financial fears can push some over the edge

The headlines have had a similar ring: A Frederick County man underwater on his mortgage kills himself and his family. A man accused of financial improprieties does the same while staying at a Towson hotel. A top official with Freddie Mac, a company with major money woes, is found dead in an apparent suicide.

April 23, 2009

Today's sermon: Money woes

Even in the midst of a recession -- and within communities of faith, where members pledge to help one another -- the last thing people tend to discuss openly, says Bryan Brunelle, is their struggles with money.

March 3, 2009

50. It could be the right time to start your own business

March 2, 2009

49. Travel deals abound in this recession

March 1, 2009

48. Ways to trim your grocery store bill

February 28, 2009

47. Checking out your bank's health

February 27, 2009

46. Brown-baggers get a financial treat

February 26, 2009

45. Free help on making home energy-efficient

February 25, 2009

44. Look closely at going-out-of-business 'deals'

February 24, 2009

43. Dealing with stress tied to more work and less help

February 23, 2009

42. Cover letter can get your resume noticed

February 22, 2009

41. Some layoff warning signs

February 21, 2009

40. Use spring cleaning to raise some cash

February 20, 2009

39. Choosing a credit counselor

February 19, 2009

38. Surviving a layoff and its aftermath

February 18, 2009

37. You can make your cleaning supplies

February 17, 2009

36. Managing cash flow with disciplined credit-card spending

February 16, 2009

35. Free art, music and more around the city

February 15, 2009

34. Ways to lower your auto insurance premiums

February 14, 2009

33. Use Web to catch price cuts after purchase

February 13, 2009

32. Staying out of the red for roses

February 12, 2009

31. Don't be afraid to haggle on prices

February 11, 2009

30. Ways to recession-proof your job

February 10, 2009

29. Know your rights when dealing with debt collectors

February 9, 2009

28. Consider alternative strategies for job search

February 8, 2009

27. Riding out the recession: Consider calendar when buying

February 7, 2009

26. Better driving can keep your car running longer

February 6, 2009

25. Save with your library card

February 5, 2009

24. Try to boost credit score during a downturn

February 4, 2009

23. Going back to school may not be such a good move

February 3, 2009

22. Spend less on food with a little more preparation

February 2, 2009

21. IRS might be willing to wait

February 1, 2009

20. File for jobless benefits quickly

January 31, 2009

19. Trim your telecommunications bill

January 30, 2009

18. Talk to mortgage lender if worried about falling behind

January 29, 2009

17. Keeping health insurance even if you lose your job

January 28, 2009

16. Finding better interest rates on your deposits

January 27, 2009

15. Declaring war on random bank fees

January 26, 2009

14. 529 college savings plans gain flexibility

January 25, 2009

13. Online budgeting sites are bustling in this economy

January 24, 2009

12. IRS expands free electronic filing to all

January 23, 2009

11. Use Web to track discounts on merchandise

January 22, 2009

10. Finding new ways to trim your cell phone expenses

January 21, 2009

9. Get a credit line before you need one

January 20, 2009

8. FDIC insurance provides more protection on bank, credit union deposits

Ask health clubs about a break on fees

January 19, 2009

7. Ask health clubs about a break on fees

January 18, 2009

6. Get a reprieve for distributions from retirement accounts

January 17, 2009

5. IRS cuts some slack for those facing hardships

January 16, 2009

4. Now's the time to build up your cash reserves

January 15, 2009

3. Budget billing can help soften impact of energy cost swings

January 14, 2009

2. Match coupons with sales for bigger savings

January 13, 2009

1. Some companies are healthy, producing dividends