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Florida Couple Raffling Miami Condo Mostly For Charity
A Florida couple is being creatively charitable in the raffle to sell their Miami Beach condo. The housing market has prevented Tim Suereth and Diane Thorne from selling their waterfront 850-square-foot condo, equipped with new floors, new cabinets, a pool, and a courtyard. So they came up with a bright idea to pay off their mortgage while raising money for a charity they organized for wounded war veterans.
News Flash: Multimillion Dollar Shoplifting Ring Busted
What began as an investigation of a solo shoplifting incident led to the arrest of an 18 person crime ring in Florida on Friday. The thieves stole an array of health and beauty items and police estimate they stole between $60 and $100 million worth of products. The items were sold on eBay or at flea markets, which makes me think about the origin of items I've purchased on eBay!
Credit Limit Cut? Your State of Residence Could Be the Reason
When it comes in the form of credit cards, plastic is dramatic. There are always consumers in the news discussing how they've been mistreated by a credit card carrier, and there seems to be an endless stream of hidden policies that rear their harmful heads when customers least expect it.
Take the case of Paul Smith (not of kitschy designing fame), a San Diego resident who was alarmed when his credit card limit was recently reduced from $7,000 to $1,400.
The 10 Best Paid Cities in the World
There's more to purchasing power than the gross number on your paycheck. Nobody knows that better than residents of Copenhagen, who earn more before taxes on average than any other city in the world. However, after accounting for taxes, hours worked, social security contributions, transportation, and the cost of groceries and household items, workers in Copenhagen have weaker purchasing power compared to cities where the average gross pay is less.
Ask Savvy: Should I Look For a Job Closer to My Boyfriend?
Dear Savvy,
My boyfriend and I have been going out for four years, and we both just graduated from college and entered the real world. I took a job in Washington State while he's training with the Navy in Florida. I'm not sure that I'm entirely happy with my job, but I'm not sure how much of it is due to the fact that I never get to see my boyfriend.
Southwest Launches Fare Sale to Boost Fall Sales
Southwest wants to encourage air travel over the upcoming months and launched a fare sale to incentivize customers. The airline isn't totally desperate for business and blacked out peak travel days, including Nov. 24 through Dec.
Entire UCF Charter Class to Go Through Medical School For Free
The new medical school at the University of Central Florida in Orlando isn't yet fully accredited, but it has attracted some impressive students with its unique financial offer for the school's charter class. All 40 students have received full scholarships totaling $7 million, and the chief academic officer with the Association of American Medical Colleges commented, "It's the first time that an entire class will go through medical school completely debt free. I've never seen anything quite like this.
When It Pays to Count Cash
Ask any career coach, interviewer, friend, or even stylist, and they'll tell you confidence is the number one thing that will give you an edge and make you stand out. Traditionally, confidence before an interview comes from thorough preparation, conviction that you have what it takes, and an outfit that makes you look the part, but a recent study suggests you might want to add a step to your pre-interview checklist.
According to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science, counting cash "can reduce emotional and physical pain as well as increase feelings of internal strength, fearlessness and confidence."
Forbes Names America's 10 Best Bargain Vacations
This Summer there are bargains to be had on pretty much everything, but I'm most excited about the reduced cost of travel. Forbes is pumped about it, too, and a panel of travel experts compiled a list of the 10 best bargain vacations. In order to be considered for a place on the list, each destination must have been suggested by at least two panelists.
Prepare to Pay Higher Taxes If You Live in One of These States
News flash: California is not the only state experiencing budget problems. Its expansive economy and furloughed government workers may get it a spot in business headlines, but other states are also struggling with shortfalls. According to The Wall Street Journal and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, "at least 47 states are facing significant shortfalls in their 2009 and/or 2010 budgets."
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