Archive for 'Spending'
Many Americans Spend on Birthday Parties, Funerals for Pets
May 22, 2013 - A new survey by CouponCabin shows we're very generous with our pets, particularly the canine kind.
Getting a Price Match Can Be Tricky, Even Downright Difficult
May 21, 2013 - A recent analysis of retailers' price-match policies revealed the important factors in getting a deal.
Are You Embarrassed to Carry a McDonald’s Bag?
May 21, 2013 - A restaurant chain conducted a study to find out which brand's bag people were most embarrassed to be caught holding.
The Definitive Guide to Promo Codes, Coupons and Deals
May 21, 2013 - Looking for a deal? With these handy resources for finding discounts, there's no reason to pay the full retail price for anything.
What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales
May 21, 2013 - Memorial Day sales are off to an early start this year, and you can expect to find some real bargains on clothes and items for the home.
The Lazy Man’s Guide to Money Management
May 20, 2013 - Think saving money, paying bills, comparing prices and shopping for deals take way too much work? All of these can be done with very little effort on your part.
6 Secrets to Easy Budgets
May 20, 2013 - Struggling to set up a budget or to stay with it? Here are the budgeting hacks that have worked for me.
Does Frugality Have to Hurt?
May 20, 2013 - Being frugal doesn't have to involve punishing yourself. There are easy ways to stretch your dollars when you're making planned purchases.
Scam Scares People With Fake $900 Walmart TV Purchase
May 17, 2013 - If you're emailed a receipt for something you didn't buy, don't panic: It's probably just a phishing attempt.
McDonald’s Is Cutting Fat From the Menu (Not the Food)
May 17, 2013 - McDonald's is ditching some of its most expensive menu items, but other prices may be going up.
6 Ways to Ruin Your Life, Gatsby Style
May 17, 2013 - Hidden in the classic novel -- and the latest adaptation for film -- are some personal finance lessons. Don't make the mistakes that Gatsby did.
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
May 17, 2013 - This week you'll learn how to: become a millionaire, save on meat, improve your conversational skills, save on cellphone plans, and know when interest rates will head higher.
How a Few Minutes on the Phone Can Save $500 on Your Cable Bill
May 16, 2013 - Sometimes all you have to do is ask. But it helps if you have a legitimate complaint you're ready to leave over.
9 Movie Theater Extras We Could All Do Without
May 16, 2013 - Of course, one of them is the people who play with their cellphones during the film. But that's far from the only annoyance.
A Simple Way to Save 30 Percent on Detergent and Get Cleaner Clothes
May 15, 2013 - A new study from Consumer Reports evaluates the cleaning power of single-use laundry detergent packets.
