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Paul Michael

An adman with inside knowledge, I'll steer you to wiser choices.

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Top 10 "Unusual" Uses For Duct Tape

Here's a top ten  videos list of my favorite uses for this marvelous invention.

by: Paul Michael | channel: DIY

Want to Keep Your Disposable Razor Blades Sharp? Use Your Arm

I was skeptical about this tip when I saw it several months ago. I felt stupid trying it. But I have to say, after getting excellent results from the same disposable blade for the last 5 months, it really does work.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Life Hacks, Health and Beauty

Generic Drug Price Lists For Six Major Pharmacies - Updated

You've seen the ads on TV offereing $4 generic drugs, but then when you get your prescription filled it's not $4 at all. As it turns out, every pharmacy has their own slightly different list of generic drugs offered in the low $5-$10.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Health and Beauty, Insurance

Is "Health Food" Worse for You than Junk Food?

I've written about the evils of junk food in the past. I have jumped on that bandwagon that is happy to demonize the fast food industry. But after watching a 30-minute TV show on Showtime last week, I'm having something of a paradigm shift.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Consumer Affairs, Food and Drink, Health and Beauty

Is This the Best Search Engine Ever for New & Used Cars?

The site is one I found quite by accident.The site is called AutoTempest.com. It's only in Beta right now, but the results are awesome!

by: Paul Michael | channel: Cars and Transportation, Technology

You're Going to Get a Traffic Ticket Soon

How soon? Well that depends on what kind of shape your state's economy is in.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Cars and Transportation, General Tips

I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet

I have written about my sketchy relationship with Comcast before. I would love to report that my relationship with Comcast has been a rosy one since then, but alas that’s not been the case.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Consumer Affairs, Entertainment

How About a Price List at the Hospital or Doctor’s Office?

It’s fair to say I haven’t really been fully invested in the healthcare debates over the last few years.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Health and Beauty, Insurance

52 Uses For Rubber Bands

The simple rubber (or elastic) band is one of those nifty little items that costs next to nothing and yet has so many uses. But just how versatile is that modest rubber band?

by: Paul Michael | channel: DIY, General Tips, Home

The 1-Cent Cell Phone Protector, and Other Hacks.

When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap.

by: Paul Michael | channel: DIY, General Tips

Buy. Sell. Make a Profit. Thanks Office Depot.

I've finally found a store that, regular as clockwork, puts great items on sale. And when I say sale, I don't mean 20% off, or even 50% off. I'm talking about 75%-90% off. The store is Office Depot, and it's a terrific source of resalable items.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Extra Income, Shopping

Are You Listening to TED?

Do you know TED? Have you heard the name? No, this is not a reference to the United airline, or my crazy uncle. This TED is devoted to technology, entertainment and design. TED promotes ideas worth spreading. And I am addicted.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Education & Training, General Tips

10 Tips to Save You from an ATM Skimmer

If you don’t yet know the term “skimmer,” put it in your vocabulary. The skimmer is becoming more and more widespread, and most of us will, sooner or later, come into contact with one.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Banking, Consumer Affairs

FREE 8GB iPod Touch From BBVA Compass Bank (Colorado)

You only have 30 days left to take advantage of this one, but it's a great offer for a great product.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Deals and Coupons, Banking, Deals, Freebies, Extra Commentary

CitiMortgage Told Me to Default on My Loan

Only in the completely screwed-up world of the lending industry would this be a logical and serious piece of advice. But that’s basically what I was told after calling CitiMortgage to ask about help with my home loan.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Banking, Consumer Affairs, Real Estate and Housing

Skills That Can Save You Money Part 1: Parallel Parking

It may at first seem odd that a driving lesson would appear on a blog about saving money. But read on and you’ll see why something as basic (well, to some) as parallel parking can be a ticket to big savings.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Cars and Transportation, General Tips

Sometimes, "Too Good To Be True" Is Not True

How many times have you heard people say “if it look’s too good to be true, stay away from it” or words to that effect? Well, I know I’ve said them often myself. But sometimes, rarely, there really is a deal that’s a steal.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Life Hacks, Consumer Affairs

Want Free HBO or Showtime? Just Ask.

Premium channels come with premium prices. Usually, between $10 and $20 a month, depending on the channel and your cable/satellite company. But here's something that applies across the board. They're usually available for free.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Consumer Affairs

More Evidence. More Deals. Would You Ever Trust Toyota Again?

Recently, Xin Lu wrote an article about the falling price of used Toyota cars. And it's not only used cars but brand new cars that are being discounted.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Cars and Transportation, Consumer Affairs

Only Celebrate A Few Select Birthdays

What if the we suddenly stopped celebrating every single birthday in our lives, and instead concentrated on just the important ones? Would you care? Would you support it? I’ll tell you one thing…we’d all save a bunch of money.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Lifestyle

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