Archive for 'Spending'
How to Save Your Money While Saving Your Skin
Jun 29, 2011 - This month, the federal government announced new rules for sunscreen. What they failed to announce, however, was how to save some money while you save your skin.
5 Tips to Beat Bad Service – and Get Freebies
Jun 23, 2011 - A recent Consumer Reports survey found that two-thirds of us have been so ticked off by poor customer service that we've walked out of a store. Here's how to make your complaints heard - and to convert complaints into free goodies.
13 Tips for a Super Yard Sale
Jun 20, 2011 - A yard sale is just clearing your clutter, right? Wrong. It's an opportunity to become a master of marketing and merchandising. Use these tips to make more money with less sweat.
4 Tips for Buying Brand-Name Clothes on a Budget
Jun 16, 2011 - Living on a budget doesn’t have to mean giving up every last luxury. Read on for tips to find designer clothing and shoes for half the retail price.
Senate Votes Today to Delay “Swipe Fee” Reform
Jun 08, 2011 - A law is supposed to go into effect next month that would radically reduce the fees retailers pay banks when you use a debit card, costing the banks billions. But will it happen - and more to the point, should you care?
Monday Deals: Pants, Learning Toys, and Free Pet Food
May 23, 2011 - Today's deals also include shorts for summer, gifts for dad, and free shipping for online orders.
Friday Deals: Clothing, Makeup, Arts and Crafts, and a Free MP3
May 20, 2011 - Today's deals will help just about any female save - from girls to plus-sizes to brides-to-be.
Friday Deals: IHOP, MP3s, Juicers, and Free Motor Oil
Apr 29, 2011 - From Quizno's to Hot Topic, from FootLocker.com to Amazon.com, and from movies to jewelry, this Friday edition of deals will keep you busy - and saving - all weekend.
4 Tips to Lower the Rising Cost of Car Ownership
Apr 19, 2011 - According to AAA, it's more costly to own and operate a vehicle than it was last year. They blame gas, tires, and depreciation - but we have tips to save on all three.
Extended Warranties: Worth the Cost?
Apr 07, 2011 - Are you considering buying a new car? What about an LCD TV, mp3 player, or laptop? If so, be sure to read this before you let the cashier talk you into buying that extended warranty too.
How Wall Street Wagers Pump up Gas Prices
Mar 31, 2011 - Think Moammar Khadafy's behind the rise in gas prices? The true answer may be a lot closer to home. Here's what really influences the price of oil, and how you can hedge against higher prices.
6 Tips and 14 Products for Cleaning Tough Stains
Mar 30, 2011 - Want clean and clear drains and pet-stain-free carpets without resorting to smelly chemical cleaners? How about grout that sparkles and a microwave that's free of baked-on food spills?
New Government Complaint Site Empowers Consumers
Mar 22, 2011 - Until now, the federal government has kept product safety complaints to themselves. But now they're publicly available through a searchable database that also allows consumers to file complaints of their own.
Broke From Spring Break? 15 Tips to Recoup the Cost
Mar 21, 2011 - Now that you're back from spring break, it's time to stop being broke. Here are the 15 best ways to save money on campus.
Walmart Joins Free Ship-To-Stores Trend
Mar 18, 2011 - The world's largest retailer will soon offer free shipping of online purchases to your nearest local store. Other chains have been offering the service for years: Here's a closer look at 10 programs.
