Miriam Cross
Latest articles by Miriam Cross
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10 Markets Where Housing Prices Have Risen the Most
real estate Eight years after one of the most severe housing market downturns in history, the slow recovery has finally stanched the bleeding of existing home values.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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Retailers Tracking Your Cell Phone Signals
Technology Stores try to follow your digital trail, but you can hide your movements.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Some Employers Offering Unlimited Vacation Days
Employee Benefits New policies enable employees to decide how much leave to take.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Weigh Online Travel Reviews Carefully
Travel Compare opinions on several sites, and don’t neglect word of mouth.
By Miriam Cross Published
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A Muni Fund That Pays More
investing USAA Tax Exempt Intermediate-Term takes on a little more risk to pick up extra yield.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Cheaper Options for Using Your Smart Phone While Traveling Abroad
Travel Take your smart phone abroad without paying a fortune to use it.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Confusing Packages Lead to Wasted Food, Money
Budgeting Americans are being misled by expiration dates on package labels.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Balance Transfer Deals Are Back
credit & debt Get a 0% rate for a year or more, but compare offers carefully.
By Miriam Cross Published
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How to Make Money While Traveling Abroad
business Considering a gap-year trip? Find a job to save on travel costs and fill the holes in your resume while satisfying your wanderlust.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Mandatory Tips Are Off the Menu
spending A new tax ruling means diners will decide how much service is worth.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Beware Bogus Charges on Your Mobile-Phone Bill
Smart Buying Take these steps to protect yourself from mobile cramming.
By Miriam Cross Published
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How to Use Twitter to Help Land a Job
business Job hunters are using the social media site to attract company recruiters.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Avoid Investment Scams on Twitter
Scams Follow these tips to steer clear of investor fraud on Twitter and other social media.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Cruise Stocks on Sale
stocks Wall Street may have overreacted to recent misadventures.
By Miriam Cross Published
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