Energy
The smart money has been predicting lately that gas prices would fall. Oil has been below $90 a barrel since early August and the International Energy Agency has cut its estimates for crude oil use for the year. But the price of a gallon of unleaded is the virtually the same as it was a year ago.
Dr. Roy Baumeister is a research psychologist who has studied the science of self-control for many years. He's also co-author of the new book Willpower. We asked him how you can boost your willpower when facing financial temptations and decisions. Here are his secrets.
Household Appliances You Should Unplug to Save Money
7:15AM 6/21/2011
If you're like the typical American, you probably have dozens of household appliances that you routinely leave plugged in even when they're not actively being used. But did you know that even when they're turned off, they can cost you money?
12 Household Appliances You Should Unplug to Save Money
3:00PM 6/20/2011
If you're like the typical American, you've probably got about 40 household appliances that you routinely leave plugged in – even when these devices aren't actively being used.
But did you know that even when they're turned off, appliances and electronic gadgets gobble up energy, costing you...
OPEC unexpectedly left its production levels unchanged on Wednesday, causing oil prices to jump, as senior officials said their meeting ended in disarray - a stunning admission for an organization that places a premium on consensus decision making.
OPEC officials said that because of a policy...
During the first quarter, it seemed cyclical companies would rule the roost in 2011. How things have changed! Defensive stocks have come roaring back. Oil is well off its highs, and growth estimates are coming down in the U.S. and China. In that context, how do you want to position your portfolio?
The Motley Fool's Secret to Commodities Investing
3:00PM 5/11/2011
Investing is prone to manias and panics. Investors get excited as prices rise, and end up buying today what they should have bought years ago. The recent commodities sell-off reminded me of the rule I follow for commodities investing. Had you followed it, you'd have saved loads of money in 2008 and 2009 and made tons recently.
Refrigerator Redux: How to Put Your Electric Bill on Ice
11:30AM 4/26/2011
The refrigerator is the second-biggest electricity hog in most homes, so if you want to trim your power bill, it's a great place to start. The best solution is to ditch your old one for a new, energy-efficient model, but if that isn't in your budget, here are a few options.
This IPO Could Be The Next Exxon Mobil
8:00AM 4/24/2011
Energy, Exxon Mobil, Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , Green, Investment
Biofuels company Solazyme owns a unique process when it comes to converting algae into a fuel could replace the gas in your car -- a method that could be used to create oil on an extremely large scale and at an extremely low cost. The company has just announced it's going public: You might want to get in on the action.
You've heard the (often conflicting) wisdom about saving money on gas: Turn off the AC (or don't). Fill your tires (just exactly enough). Drive more slowly (but not too slowly). But the best way of all to save gas is simply to drive less. Sure, that's easy for me to say: I don't drive at all! But I...
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