http://jdmeacham.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Ms. Meacham: Money Maven en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:58:28 GMT 2010-01-08T11:58:28Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980066 Here's the coupon: http://static.tacobell.com/drivethrudiet/coupon.html And here's the video from article I'm working on - about whether Taco Bell's "drive-thru diet" could actually work - for KATU.com: . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:22:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980066 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2010-01-06T18:22:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944579 Two years ago I attended the National Press Foundation's " Retirement Issues in the 21st Century " journalism training in Washington, D.C. (Details in  my photo essay ) Two days ago, I . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:00:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944579 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-12-15T07:00:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902555 This month the U.S. Senate voted to extend unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks for states with unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher. On Nov. 6, President Obama signed the extension into law. . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:12:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902555 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-11-16T07:12:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871225 It really is "free chicken day" today at KFC. Here's the article I wrote for KATU.com on the subject: http://www.katu.com/economy/66108517.html. Long and short, walk into most any KFC fast-food chicken . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:11:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871225 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-10-26T22:11:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853817 The Dow Jones stock market index is back at 10,000 - a comeback being called "the most visible sign yet that investors believe the economy is recovering from the financial crisis and recession." Here . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:30:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853817 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-10-14T22:30:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853765 I headed to TGI Friday's in Vancouver today to redeem my free burger coupon for its F acebook 1-million-member campaign . (The coupon is only good for a few days, the last of which is today.) . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:39:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853765 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-10-14T21:39:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828932 I was just 10 miles away from the Dallas FBI sting where a man bought and tried to detinate a fake bomb sold to him by the FBI. It's a interesting place to be in. For one, I wonder I . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:49:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828932 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-09-28T07:49:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821369 Headed to RiteAid? Simply download your coupon here for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more: http://offers.riteportal.com/760/ecoup_S525.pdf . Coupon(s) good through Dec. 19. Hope this helps someone . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:06:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821369 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-09-22T04:06:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814228 Following up on my Gather post of Sept. 5 (" The Bottom Line on the 'Incredible Shrinking Boomer Economy' ") I thought I'd bring you this synopis. See what you think... Flipping though a recent . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:09:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814228 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-09-16T04:09:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812843 I have tinting on the back windows of my car, and love the anonymity from the back seat. But tinted windows inside a home? Who knew. Turns out that Angie's List -- the members-only contractor's ranking . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:51:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812843 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-09-16T03:51:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795404 Flipping though my stack of BusinessWeek magazines  from August, headed from the foyer to the bedside table, there's one cover that pulls my focus: " The Incredible Shrinking Boomer Economy ." . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:39:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795404 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-09-05T05:39:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760626 Poverty and retirement. Two words no one likes to hear together. Yet a growing number of hard-hit Americans are facing just that. On the flip side, some are jumping into it voluntarily. The spokesperson . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:14:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760626 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-08-03T10:14:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750037 A quick share for those of you who are interested: You can go to http://www.solocups4ever.com/ to post any photos you may have that show off Solo Cups (you know, the quintessential red keg cups...; . . . Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:49:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750037 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-07-25T03:49:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748821 With the number of centenarians jumping from an estimated few thousand in 1950 to more than 340,000 worldwide today, it's a real possibility you'll live to be 100. Indeed, Associated Press writer . . . Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:57:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748821 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-07-24T08:57:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734772 Thought I'd share this one for those into reusing, or just looking for an interesting Sunday drive.... "It starts with a simple ad spotted on Craigslist - something along the lines of "Yard sale leftovers . . . Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:24:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734772 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-07-11T17:24:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734054 With unemployment at a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, all is not lost. The number of newly laid-off workers filing for unemployment insurance has actually been dropping since early April . Granted, that's . . . Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:25:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734054 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-07-10T17:25:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732273 At the top of the hour, every hour through July 19, the first 800 people who select to "share" from the below link can send a coupon for a free pint of Starbucks Ice Cream to a friend. (You'll need . . . Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:45:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732273 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-07-08T17:45:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732267 First 10,000* to respond will receive one full pack of Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags and one small Ziploc® Fresh Shield® Twist 'n Loc® Container. (Requires Right@Home registration) Apply . . . Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:41:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732267 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-07-08T17:41:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721854 I saw this advertised on television (and in Alena's recent freebie post) and wanted to post this offer specifically for my D.I.Y. Decorating Forum and the other home-improvement groups here . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:46:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721854 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-26T03:46:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720029 For those interested in health care costs, and the hurdles faced by our lower-income population for simple screenings, you'll want to check out this article: " Bureaucracy Delays Breast Exams, GAO Finds." . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:05:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720029 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-24T08:05:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712779 IRS rules crack down on IRA real estate purchases for future use, but puts stamp of approval on paying yourself to manage it. After years covering self-directed IRA investment strategies, . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:58:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712779 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-24T06:58:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716006 Thought I'd pass this along to all of you D.I.Y. Decorators and frugal living fans! Here's one opportunity to not only boost the equity in your home but have the upgraded products paid for. In this contest, . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:16:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716006 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-19T20:16:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715979 The winner of this sweepstake receives a professional designed, unique bedroom plan plus furniture, flooring, mattress set and bedding at http://www.traditionalhome.com/bedroom/ . Thought I'd pass . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:49:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715979 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-19T19:49:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715087 Here's a handy link to find answers to questions about the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers. (Note that a "first-time home buyer" is anyone who has not owned a principal residence . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:19:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715087 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-18T23:19:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713895 I'm doing research on a financial assignment and stumbled on this news I wanted to pass along to anyone interested in purchasing a home in 2008: "In two weeks, the state of Michigan will begin offering . . . Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713895 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-17T21:26:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690310 If you're one of nearly 20 percent of the American population aged 65 or older, or one of 44 million caregivers for those in the older age bracket, or someone receiving IRA payments as a beneficiary . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:46:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690310 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-16T05:46:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707599 Why pay for your $15,000 diamond when you could win it here for free? ; ) Secret(R) - Flawless(TM) Diamond Contest Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:10:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707599 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-11T00:10:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706519 This just in: Uncle Sam may have cash for your old clunker | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | National & World News Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:30:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706519 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-10T00:30:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703644 Some of you caught my post where I mentioned that two of my submissions in Stride's NonStop Mint Renaming Contest were included in Stride's published finalist list. However, I had not been notified . . . Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:54:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703644 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-07T00:54:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701850 With news of  Boomers sacrificing 401(k) and IRA contributions to pay for their children's education  comes this note from a kind reader: "I don't like 401(k) plans or IRA plans,"  . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:14:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977701850 Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-05T00:14:32Z