Posted 22 hours 14 min ago by Paul Michael
Shopping, Consumer Affairs
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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Posted November 5, 2009 - 08:00 by Jabulani Leffall
Career and Income, Shopping, Health and Beauty
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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Posted November 4, 2009 - 06:00 by Sierra Black
Shopping
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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Posted November 3, 2009 - 08:00 by Marla Walters
Shopping, Making Extra Cash
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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Posted November 3, 2009 - 07:00 by Nora Dunn
Shopping
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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Posted November 2, 2009 - 08:00 by Paul Michael
Shopping, Deals
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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Posted October 24, 2009 - 07:00 by Marla Walters
Taxes, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
Probably due to the fact that my monthly health insurance premiums rose dramatically this year, and also because I am about to take a state-mandated 5% pay cut, my ears really perk up when I hear anything that might possibly cost me more money. But would a value-added tax do that? And what is it? I thought Wise Bread readers might want to know, too.
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Posted October 21, 2009 - 05:00 by Stacy Johnson
Technology, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
"You should never pay more than $10 for a standard six-foot HDMI cable" -CNET
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Posted October 20, 2009 - 06:00 by Little House
Shopping, DIY
With the Halloween season upon me, I realize that there is a great push to spend money. Even if I'm on a budget and saving money, that temptation to blow my budget isn't too far out of my reach. Here are some ideas for Halloween decorations, costumes, and gifts that are creative and economical.
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Posted October 15, 2009 - 08:27 by Carrie Kirby
Shopping, Art and Leisure
Halloween spending has come to rival the Christmas shopping season -- a boon to retailers but not so much to debt-strapped consumers. Here are some ideas for skipping Halloween expenses without skipping the fun.
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