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Frugal Interior Lighting Choices
Guest Blogger on January 9, 2012
Is an LED light bulb better than a CFL bulb? What’s a mini-pendant light? If lighting options leave you in the dark, here’s the short course.
T-Mobile Ditches FlexPlay – How It Affects You
Angela Colley on January 5, 2012
If you’re like me and have a T-Mobile smartphone with the awesome Flex Pay plan – well, the good ol’ days are going away. Here’s what else you can do.
The Year’s Most Popular Websites and Searches
Karla Bowsher on December 29, 2011
Can you guess which website was visited by more Americans than any other site this year? Or which website we’ll favor next year? (Hint: They’re the same site.)
Prediction: Electric Cars Won’t Be Buzzing in 2012
Michael Koretzky on December 27, 2011
Here’s a big shock: Electric-car prices aren’t expected to drop this year, despite breakthroughs in technology and production.
Free Ways to Avoid Internet Security Risks
B.T. Ballenger on December 22, 2011
Internet scams happen all year long, but they’re especially common during the holiday shopping frenzy. Make sure you’re protected.
5 Tips for Saving on Cosmetic Surgery
Angela Colley on December 14, 2011
The cost of cosmetic surgery isn’t pretty. Here are some simple ways to save before going under the knife.
Beware Paperless Event Tickets
B.T. Ballenger on December 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.
Online Sales Taxes May Be Coming Soon
Jason Steele on December 8, 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.
5 Best Websites for Turning Junk Into Cash
Angela Colley on December 6, 2011
Turning trash into treasure is a lot easier these days with websites that help you find buyers. But each has its own niche – and finding the right one can mean big savings.
10 Tips for Buying an Android – From an Apple Hater
Angela Colley on November 30, 2011
I don’t have an iPhone, and I’m proud of that fact. Like many folks, I have an Android phone. If you want to avoid the hype and save some money on a great smartphone, here’s how to do it.
12 Free Money-Saving Shopping Apps
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2011
What if your cell phone could save you money instead of just costing you money? These free apps can help you do just that – whether you have an Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia, Palm, Windows Phone, or no smartphone at all.
How Smartphones Help Find the Best Black Friday Deals
B.T. Ballenger on November 24, 2011
You’ll probably be fiddling with your smartphone while waiting in line this Black Friday. Make use of that time by using your phone to find deals.
The Best (and Worst) Apartment Rental Sites
Angela Colley on November 23, 2011
Renting an apartment by searching online is nothing new. Problem is, you can waste your time searching for the right search site. Here are sites to check out, and a couple to avoid.
Supercharge Your Computer Productivity for Less
Jason Steele on November 22, 2011
Don’t spend hundreds of dollars on a new computer until you try upgrading the one you’ve got. Here are six tips that will help.
5 More Steps to a Lower Cell Phone Bill
Jason Steele on November 17, 2011
With sophisticated smartphones and expensive data plans, it’s more important than ever to rein in your family’s cell phone bills.
Microsoft Says Viruses Are Your Fault
Dan Schointuch on November 15, 2011
According to Microsoft, 44.8 percent of all PC malware infections happened because of something you did wrong.
Amazon Revolutionizes Books…Again
Dan Schointuch on November 8, 2011
Amazon hopes to marry the benefits of a traditional public library with the advantages of the digital age.
Who’s Got The Cheapest iPhone Plan?
Dan Schointuch on August 31, 2012
If you’re thinking about getting an iPhone, you now have a choice between three major national carriers: AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. But each offers different plans at different prices. Which company has the cheapest plan for you?
How to Save Big With an Alternative to Big-Screen TVs
Jason Steele on October 25, 2011
Should you buy the latest flat-screen TV? Or should you consider a projection TV instead? Here are the pros and cons.
8 Ways to Get Your Favorite Music Free
B.T. Ballenger on October 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.
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