Something You Should Know about Saving Money

January 3, 2012

Interview with Carl Richards, author of the book The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things with Money

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Mike Carruthers:
Have you ever looked back and realized that some of your money decisions may not have been the smartest.

Carl Richards:
Obviously it’s not because we’re stupid. It’s just because we’re genetically hard-wired to make silly decisions. But one of the classic ones is buying something that everybody else wants and selling something that nobody else wants to own.
 

November 23, 2011

Interview with Jill Cataldo, syndicated columnist

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Mike Carruthers:
As we head into the holiday shopping season here is some expert advice to help you save time and money.

Jill Cataldo:
If you have stores that are willing to match prices – one of my favorite thing to do is to take that ad over to the other store which doesn’t have a line around the block, match that price if they’ve got that item and take it home without the hassle of fighting those crowds.

March 17, 2011

Interview with Perry Romanowski, author of the book Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm?: Top Cosmetic Scientists Answer Your Questions about the Lotions, Potions and Other Beauty Products You Use Every Day

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Mike Carruthers:
Lots of cosmetic products promise to get rid of wrinkles.

Perry Romanowski:
And the truth is there’s only one thing that’s ever been shown to topically get rid of wrinkles and that’s retinol. 
 

January 11, 2011

Interview with Ellie Kay, author of the book The 60-Minute Money Workout: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Finances into Shape

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Mike Carruthers:
The beginning of the year is a good time to examine just how you’re spending your money.

Ellie Kay:
You ought to re-evaluate your automobile policy, you ought to re-evaluate your homeowner’s policy, and I also think you ought to re-evaluate your cell phone policy.