Archive for October, 2011
Why I’m Still a Happy Renter: 4 Tips for the Apartment Hunt
Oct 21, 2011 - Experts suggest potential homebuyers should snatch up cheap homes at low interest rates now – and that's fine if you have the cash. But there are plenty of great rentals seeking tenants for low rents right now, if you know how to look.
Today’s Deals: Candles, Office Supplies, Toys, and Free Ice Cream Pizza
Oct 21, 2011 - Plus, deals on pet products and haircuts, and coupons for Baskin Robbins, Black Angus Steakhouse, and Febreze.
Patience Is a Virtue. Learn It, But Please Hurry
Oct 20, 2011 - Americans hate waiting. Time is money, right? Well, in this case, waiting a long time equals a lot of money.
Why Men Don’t Read Product Reviews, and Why They Should
Oct 20, 2011 - A new survey backs up what we've all heard before: Guys don't have the patience for shopping. One of the effects of that is that they don't read product reviews. But there are ways to do that more quickly so you can save time and money.
Chargeback: Your Secret Weapon Against Unscrupulous Merchants
Oct 20, 2011 - If you think consumers have no rights, you've never heard about "chargebacks." All you need is a credit card and proof that a merchant isn't delivering what they promised.
Health Care Reform = Free Preventive Care? Not Exactly
Oct 20, 2011 - Under the new health care law, "preventive care" is supposed to be free with no deductible or co-pay. So I went for a physical last month – and got billed $730.
8 Ways to Get Your Favorite Music Free
Oct 19, 2011 - Friends, lend me your ears: The digital music scene has come a long way since the illegal file-sharing boom of Napster and the first appearance of the iPod. If you've been looking for an alternative to keeping all those MP3s on your computer or phone, try out these services.
Airlines Have Terrible Search Engines For Frequent Flier Awards – and I Love It
Oct 19, 2011 - The domestic airlines don't always make it easy for you to redeem your frequent flier miles – especially on international flights. But let me share my secret way around the problem.
Groupon and Daily Deal Sites Are Keeping Americans Broke
Oct 19, 2011 - Are daily deal sites really all that great? Not if you don't think before you click.
Today’s Deals: Arts and Crafts, Video Games, Bras, and a Free Tire Rotation
Oct 19, 2011 - Plus deals on Halloween supplies, Invicta watches, and photo cards and gifts.
Ask Stacy: Can I Really Buy an iPad for $23.73?
Oct 18, 2011 - You've probably seen the TV commercials – special online auctions where they're practically giving stuff away. Are they the real deal?
The Pickup Truck Theory of Life Can Save You Thousands
Oct 18, 2011 - Why buy big-ticket items when you can borrow them? Here's how to be a good, ethical borrower who will save thousands on all sorts of expenses.
6 Free Ways to Save Your Digital Life
Oct 18, 2011 - McAfee's rolling out a new all-in-one security product for computers, phones, and tablets. But their expensive bundle includes a lot of services you already have, or can get for free – in one case, from McAfee itself!
3 Credit Card Traps and How to Avoid Them
Oct 18, 2011 - Using a credit card is as much about your emotions as your money. Here's what psychological researchers have learned, and how you can save money by using their results.
4 Reasons to Start Thinking Taxes Now
Oct 17, 2011 - Nobody wants to think about taxes heading into the holidays. But there are tax opportunities now that disappear at the end of the year, and others where more time means less pain and better planning.
