From Job Hopping to Career Monogamy

Not long ago, a job wasn’t expected to be much more than a fling—a mutually beneficial arrangement that lasted maybe a couple of years, if all was going well. Workers hopped from job to job in the ’90s and early ’00s like swingers hopped from bed to bed in the ’70s. In the era of [...]

It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Prescription Glasses

With a promotion from online wholesaler EyeBuyDirect, when you buy a pair of eyeglasses, you get a second pair for free. Minimum order $14.95. The sale is on through March 21.

Advertisers Are About to Know Even More About You. And It’s Sorta Scary

Consumers: Thanks to the web, and the long string of digital data one produces with each click, market researchers know more about your behavior than ever before. And they will soon be able to get inside your brain and get even better at predicting your buying habits.

2009: The Year of Scams—and Complaints

It certainly makes sense that the two go hand in hand. Complaints about cell phone and TV providers rose steeply, and complaints about banks and Internet scams soared.

It’s a Deal: Up to 70% Off at Garnet Hill

The Final Winter Clearance Event is happening right now at Garnet Hill, with bedding, items for the home and bath, and clothing for women, children, and babies on sale at up to 70% off. More details here.

Do You Invest the Same Way You Drive a Car?

In both cases, when you are overconfident and take a lot of chances, you’re bound to crash. And when you refuse to ask for directions, it’s really hard to get where you want to go.

No Posts This Week

It’s Your Money is on hiatus. I’ll post again starting Monday, March 15.

It’s a Deal: $50 Treatments During SpaFinder’s Deal Days

From March 8 to 14, 50-minute spa treatments are being offered for a flat $50 all over the country. To find out about the specifics (where, what treatments, etc.), you have to sign up to receive SpaFinder’s Deal Days e-newsletter.

And If That’s Not Enough Money-Saving Tips

The NY Times “Living With Less” series has collected, oh, something like 2,500 tips and strategies from readers.

Savings Tip Mania

One list is never enough. So here are 13 money-saving lists: 178 tips in total.

More Birthday Freebies

Here’s another round-up of free treats you can receive on your birthday from total strangers.