Archive for 'Shopping'

New TV for the Superbowl? Don’t Fumble with Rent to Own.

New TV for the Superbowl? Don’t Fumble with Rent to Own.

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Jan 25 - You may be tempted to buy a new TV for the big game with nothing down at a rent-to-own store. Bad idea.

4 Reasons Budgets Fail and How to Make One That Won’t

4 Reasons Budgets Fail and How to Make One That Won’t

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Jan 22 - 4 reasons most budgets fail and how you can make one that doesn't.

2010 Inflation Predictions

2010 Inflation Predictions

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Jan 08 - What's it going to cost to gas up the car this year? How about health insurance? And are college costs going up? Let's find out.

2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil

2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil

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Jan 05 - Every year we sit down with the chief economist from Standard & Poors, and interview people like you, to get predictions from the year ahead. Here's what we heard in 2009, as well as their predictions for 2010.

Free Long Distance, Faxes, Books and Music

Free Long Distance, Faxes, Books and Music

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Jan 03 - You can find everything from long distance to music for free online (legally), provided you know where to look.

Cheapest Overnight Shipping: 2009

Cheapest Overnight Shipping: 2009

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Dec 23 - In our yearly review of the three most popular shipping services, USPS, UPS and FedEx, we take a look at who has the cheapest overnight shipping.

5 Dumb Deals And What To Do Instead

5 Dumb Deals And What To Do Instead

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Dec 14 - Is it worth it to use a credit card that earns you frequent flyer miles? Should you use an interest-bearing checking account? Are extended warrantees worth the money?

Five Things to Know About Gift Cards

Five Things to Know About Gift Cards

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Nov 30 - We all love gift cards, they're easy to give and even easier to get. But, there's a cost to the convenience... fine print. Here's what you need to know to make your gift card buying experience a good one.

Saving on Holiday Shopping

Saving on Holiday Shopping

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Nov 27 - The average couple will spend $1500 on gifts this holiday season, but a smart shopper can lower that number.

Five Really Stupid Gift Ideas

Five Really Stupid Gift Ideas

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Nov 25 - Five of the stupidest gifts we've ever seen.