Archive for 'Spending'
What I Learned From Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
Dec 21, 2011 - It's not the last minute yet, but it's getting close. If you still have holiday gifts to buy, you could pay a lot more for them if you wait any longer.
5 Ways to Make or Save Money With Unwanted Gifts
Dec 20, 2011 - One in five adults received a lousy holiday gift last year, according to Consumer Reports. Here are five ways to turn this year's lousy gifts into cash or savings.
Free Shipping Day Deals
Dec 16, 2011 - Today is free shipping day. But it's also deal day...up to 40 percent off in some stores.
A Man’s Guide to Taking the Stress Out of Jewelry Shopping
Dec 16, 2011 - If you're a guy shopping for jewelry, you're right to be nervous. But follow these five steps and your trip to the jewelry store will be a little less intimidating.
No Joy in Mudville: Teaching My Son About Payback Periods
Dec 15, 2011 - Saving money is no game. And teaching your children the value of money isn't going to win their appreciation. But it's still worth the effort.
9 Sites for Saving Money on Pet Supplies
Dec 15, 2011 - There are great deals online for your pet's food, toys, and even medicine. Here are some of my favorite sites, complete with prices.
Ask Stacy: Why Are E-Books So Expensive?
Dec 13, 2011 - This reader is steamed that I'm charging so much for the digital editions of my books. E-books eliminate expenses ranging from paper to transportation – shouldn't they cost less than their paper cousins?
How to Pick the Best Wholesale Club
Dec 13, 2011 - Money Talks News breaks down all the details on BJ's, Sam's Club, and Costco – because not all wholesale clubs are the same.
Beware Paperless Event Tickets
Dec 12, 2011 - It's called paperless ticketing - you gain entrance to the concert or show by swiping the credit card you used to buy the tickets. The problem? Since only the card that bought the tickets can use them, that destroys your ability to sell your tickets, or buy them on the secondary market. What does Ticketmaster call this? Why, "convenient," of course.
Looking for Inflation? It’s Hiding in Smaller Package Sizes
Dec 08, 2011 - Good things may come in small packages, but they certainly aren't good deals. Here's how your favorite grocery-store items are shrinking before your eyes.
Ask Karla: Can I Remove Wrinkles Without Going Broke?
Dec 08, 2011 - Plenty of products claim to rid users of wrinkles, but few provide the results they promise. Still, effective products with affordable prices are out there. Here's how to find them - and save on them.
Online Sales Taxes May Be Coming Soon
Dec 08, 2011 - It seems there's one thing Democratic and Republican senators might agree on these days: forcing out-of-state companies to collect sales tax for online purchases. A bill has been proposed, but until it passes, here's what you can do now to pocket the cash that might otherwise go to the taxman.
7 Do-It-Yourself Gift Ideas
Dec 07, 2011 - Give a more personalized and meaningful gift this year by making it yourself – and still saving money.
24 Ways to Spend Nothing on Gift Wrap, and 4 Ways to Spend Very Little
Dec 06, 2011 - If you plan to buy gift bags, wrapping paper, boxes, or bows this holiday season, you're wasting your money. You can impress for much less – just by listening to what my mom says.
Holiday Food Sales? Stock Your Pantry
Dec 06, 2011 - If you stock up on food for the holidays so you can feed family and friends, why not do that year-round for yourself?
