Online banking safety tips

The popularity of Internet banking is driven by the convenience of being able to pay bills and manage household finances from the comfort of an armchair, but concerns about safety remain high. Protecting your personal data and finances is a critical part of getting the most from online banking. Follow these tips to ensure you remain as safe and secure as possible.

Dave Ramsey: Teen wants checking account

Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on teens and bank accounts, and life insurance.

On Computers: Tabs may be the end of many electrical devices

The next decade will be a watershed for tablet computers. They will be far more useful than today’s devices, which will look like Model T’s. Tabs are in position to eliminate most of our electronic devices. Big plus for us: We’ll only need to buy one device.

Silvio Calabi: Sport, utility, luxury and economy (sort of): Porsche’s Cayenne S Hybrid

Looking at the Cayenne now, it’s hard to remember why it caused such a fuss when it appeared, back in 2002. Porschephiles were livid because their brand had gone mainstream with a family hauler — an SUV! Then they ridiculed the Cayenne for everything from its name (pepper?) to its looks, which truly did fall somewhere on the backside of homely.

Greg Zyla: Rare Rambler Rebel

Q: Greg, my grandfather has a 1966 Rambler Rebel two-door hardtop. I’m wondering how much it is worth in fairly good condition. It has a 232-cubic-inch, 6-cylinder engine with automatic, power steering and brakes, and has about 110,000 miles on it. Thanks much. Colin L., Illinois.

Shoestring Living: Tips for your frugal garden

Occasionally, it absolutely makes sense to splurge. For me, that splurge usually comes in the form of flowers or plants and this time of year, my gardening gloves are itching to hit the dirt. As long as our budget warrants it, the budget will include garden spending in the spring.

HealthStyle: Improve your employment attitude and employment chances

You have been looking for employment for months and just face one disappointment after another. You don't have enough experience, training or education or you have too much. There were too many applicants for too few jobs. "Who wouldn't be discouraged?" you say. You are right about that. It can lead to depression, too much sleeping and eating and substance abuse. But some people in these circumstances seem to manage better than others. It may be due to two factors: attitude and resilience.

How to find the best deals on rental cars

Not only do costs vary from company to company, they also vary wildly within the same company, depending on where and when you pick up the car. Renting a car at an airport can double or even triple the price you’d pay at “off-airport” or “neighborhood” rental locations.

Eric P. Bloom: 10 great negotiation tips for managers

As managers, we are continually negotiating with those me work with. These people include our staff, peers, customers, internal departments providing us with value, internal customers that we support and many others. Outside the workplace, we are also continually negotiating with our spouses, kids, parents, friends, car dealers, vendors and others.

Dave Ramsey: Can’t stop impulse buying

Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on impulse spending and finding a part-time job after retirement.

Jim Cramer: Separating the bargains from the busts

Buyable declines or declines that have to be avoided? That's the biggest question I've seen during this earnings period, and it is on display big-time in today's session.

Talking Cars: It’s not your mom’s Hyundai

I was talking to my co-worker at lunch about a new sports coupe and he suggested I look at the 2013 Hyundai Genesis coupe 3.8 V-6. I asked him if was joking and he said absolutely not. So we both went to the dealer to take a look. To my surprise I sat in the car and did not believe it was a Hyundai. What can you tell me about the car? I plan on buying a new coupe this spring.

On Computers: New router scheme blitzes data

This month, the first “AC” Wi-Fi routers will appear. The Netgear models promise gigabit wireless speeds and a tripling of the data flow over the once vaunted “N” routers.

Greg Zyla: Readers weigh in on previous columns

Our mailbox is overflowing, so let's zero in on some reader response.

Eric P. Bloom: The power of ethics

Yes, we all know that we should all do the right thing because it's right. But let's get down to business. As managers, there is real professional power and payback in taking the high road. If people respect you, trust you and believe in you, then they will, in most cases, help do your bidding.

Making Cents: Resident status and state taxes

As states continue to be under financial pressure, they are looking for ways to make sure that each resident is paying their fair share of income taxes. As a result, state tax audits challenging domiciles and places of business are on the rise. This applies to people who spend a significant amount of time out of state and those who earn income while performing their trade or business in other states.

Dave Ramsey: Frustration while following budget plan

Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on sticking to Dave's Baby Steps plan, and tips for a young professional athlete.

On Computers: Giving advice on tablets a risky business

Tablets basically are data pass-through devices, meaning you stream data into and out of them but don’t keep it. It automatically flushes memory when you leave the app or shut down the tablet. A tablet in this regard is more like a TV set than a computer.

Greg Zyla: 1968 Ford XL GT convertible

Hi Greg, I enjoy reading your column, as I have been a car nut for over 40 years. What can you tell me about a 1968 Ford XL GT? My dad had one when I was 14 and I still remember it well.

Shoestring Living: A perfect Mother’s Day

We’re smart, evolved humans, and I think it’s high time we got this Mother’s Day thing right. It’s all about showing love and appreciation and creating a tailor-made celebration for those we love. With the big day right around the corner, now is the ideal time to share some insight on planning the perfect Mother’s Day (whether it’s for you or a mom in your life).


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