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Baristas take note! How to get more money in your tip jar
Jody Avirgan Feb 25, 2013
Every shop seems to have its own way of soliciting tips at the counter. But there might be only really good way to earn those extra dollars.
Top 5 Money Rules for 2013
Jean Chatzky Dec 28, 2012
Start the New Year off right by taking these 5 simple financial steps.
Advice on getting your finances in order before the New Year
Tony Cox Dec 28, 2012
The end of the year is a great time for a financial tune-up. Here are some smart money moves you can make to ensure a good New Year.
The truth about tipping
Tony Cox Dec 21, 2012
In the U.S., tipping is multi-billion dollar industry. But has gratuity simply become an expectation rather than a reflection of good customer service?
The top 10 mistakes people make when cooking on Labor Day
L.V. Anderson Sep 3, 2012
Was your last barbecue a cooking disaster? Slate's L.V. Anderson discusses the biggest mistakes people make on Labor Day and other grilling holidays.
Waitress sues over $12,000 tip
Sarah Gardner Apr 4, 2012
She claims it was a tip; police are keeping the money as part of a drug investigation.
Waiters to get $8.5 million back in tips
Sally Herships Apr 3, 2012
A New York banquet hall settles a lawsuit to pay waiters tips it never handed over. It’s the latest and biggest payback for jilted waiters.
The best way to own TIPS
Chris Farrell Mar 5, 2012
Are there any disadvantages to purchasing TIPS through something like Fidelity's Inflation Protected Bond (FINPX) for my Roth IRA? Or would it be a better idea to just purchase TIPS directly from the Treasury? Thanks, Danny, Davis, CA
PODCAST: Who gets the big holiday tips, impact of the payroll tax cut extension
Daryl Paranada Dec 23, 2011
Congress has passed the payroll tax cut extension. We take a look at what the means for consumers. We have some numbers for you: Consumer spending grew just 0.1 percent in November, while orders for U.S. factory goods went up 3.8 percent. Plus, what is the most pessimistic country in the world? And find out which professions receive the biggest holiday tips.
Tipping Trends: Help us tell the story
Matt Berger May 14, 2011
Dinner, haircut, taxi ride, hotel bell hop, valet parking: How do you decide when and how much to tip for services?
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