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21 Gift Ideas for Adventure Travelers

Posted November 18, 2009 - 13:50 by Myscha Theriault

Shopping, Lifestyle

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Gift giving season is upon us. If you have a budding adventure traveler in your life, and are looking for affordable gift ideas, this list has exactly the suggestions you are looking for. Bonus? Many of these gift ideas are less than five dollars. All of them fall into the category of affordability. So grab a stocking and start stuffing!

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When They Say Extreme Deals, They’re Not Kidding!

Posted November 17, 2009 - 08:36 by Paul Michael

Shopping

Bargains

I stumbled upon a website last week that gave me that feeling of being a hungry kid in a free candy store. The site offers amazing discounts on thousands of gadgets, and free shipping is the norm. This is one hot bookmark.

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Getting Free Stuff at Walgreens

Posted November 16, 2009 - 13:46 by Linsey Knerl

Shopping

We’ve loved getting free stuff from national pharmacy chain Walgreens for some time. (In fact, it was because of their past rebate program that I had been able to amass quite a lot of my free toiletry stash!) With their new rewards program, called Register Rewards, there is no longer any need to wait weeks or even months for a rebate check.

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Are Extended Warranties Ever a Good Deal?

Posted November 9, 2009 - 08:00 by Sierra Black

Shopping

I've never bought a lottery ticket, but I do often buy extended warranties. Why? Because I am brutal on my possessions. I drop them, I spill things on them, I crash them into things. I also have two small kids and a teenage boy in my household, who are no gentler than I am.

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Secrets of Telemarketing From an Industry Insider

Posted November 6, 2009 - 12:15 by Paul Michael

Shopping, Consumer Affairs

Telemarketer

Recently, someone from "behind enemy lines" came forward to give us all invaluable tips on dealing with those harassing calls from telemarketers. Learn the secrets you need to know to protect yourself.

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The Law (of) Suits: Insurance for Men

Posted November 5, 2009 - 08:00 by Jabulani Leffall

Career and Income, Shopping, Health and Beauty

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If you are of working age and not independently wealthy through some sort of athletic ability, pop song, technological innovation or government bailout or defense contract, you need to have at least one dark blue or black suit. Or at least dress well for professional advancement. Appearance is a meritocracy as well gentlemen. Get some man insurance.

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Are Americans Experiencing Frugality Fatigue?

Posted November 4, 2009 - 06:00 by Sierra Black

Shopping

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Are Americans suffering from "frugality fatigue"? After a year of tightened belts and tighter fists, we're reaching for our wallets again and returning to our bad old ways. Or so the theory goes.

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Network Marketing Parties: Opportunity or Emotional Blackmail?

Posted November 3, 2009 - 08:00 by Marla Walters

Shopping, Making Extra Cash

women's party

The crux of network party-marketing: feelings. Should your emotions enter into your shopping experience? At these parties, I have experienced the feeling of largesse because I could help a friend who needed additional income. Have you ever felt a sense of belonging because you joined in the buying frenzy?

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Cheapism.com: Where Cheap is Chic

Posted November 3, 2009 - 07:00 by Nora Dunn

Shopping

cheapism

Cheapism.com is a free service that helps consumers find the best of the cheapest items, weeding out cheap junk in favor of quality inexpensive items. Just because it is cheap, doesn’t mean it has to be crap.

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Halloween Is Over. Now, Go and Buy Your Costume.

Posted November 2, 2009 - 08:00 by Paul Michael

Shopping, Deals

Costume Sale

With the exception of Christmas, Halloween is the most lucrative holiday for retailers. But as a frugal shopper, you can still be the star of the show next year, and you can spend a lot less money on costumes and spooky supplies.

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