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Posted 4 days 23 hours ago by Philip Brewer
Shopping, Food and Drink, Budgeting, Investment, Consumer Affairs
In the Philippines, they're threatening life sentences for people hoarding rice. In the United States, grocers need to put limits on rice purchases just to keep their shelves stocked. Philippine traders are now afraid to fill their warehouses, for fear of being called a hoarder. Even ordinary US shoppers are worrying that buying a big bag of rice might make them a hoarder. In this climate, it's worth thinking about what hoarding actually is.
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Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Philip Brewer
Shopping, Health and Beauty, Food and Drink
Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural tradition that teaches us how to eat a healthy, frugal diet.
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Posted 1 week 3 days ago by Sarah Winfrey
Shopping
I'm not going to beat around the bush here. I'll just say it like it is. All the hype around Mother's Day is ricidulous. For a holiday that's supposed to celebrate the precious relationship between a mother and her child, there sure is a lot to distract me from that relationship. Over the years, I've come up with some ways to give to my mom that avoid all the hype and the sappy generic-ness of the holiday as its often celebrated.
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Posted 1 week 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Shopping
A favorite retailer of households across the country since 1902, JCPenney can have some stellar deals for those in the know. Like most stores, JCPenney has a method to its markdown madness. Read our best tips for saving from around the country!
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Posted 2 weeks 4 days ago by Thursday Bram
Shopping
As a rule, we don’t buy souvenirs for their usefulness. A t-shirt from the Hard Rock Café or a shell sculpture from Hawaii isn’t going to increase your productivity — in fact, dusting it may just make your life that much harder. But souvenirs are good things to have: they’re meant to remind us of the amazing experiences we’ve had. Your souvenir doesn’t need to be useful or productive.
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Posted 5 weeks 3 days ago by Lynn Truong
Coupons, Making Extra Cash, Shopping, Lifestyle
March was ALL about shopping tips and money habits. Read up on our 10 reader favorites!
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Posted 5 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Shopping, Green Living
As part of my ongoing quest to explore all the eco-friendly toiletry products out there, I’ve recently taken the Tom’s of Maine company for a spin. Read on to see the products tested, and my thoughts on each.
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Posted 6 weeks 21 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Coupons, Shopping
I’m sure everyone is aware that this year is the last year to get an analog signal on your television. As part of a process to improve media, any TV’s still using rabbit ears will need to get with the program; and you’ll need to get a converter box. By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital. Here’s how it works, and what you can expect from the program.
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Posted 6 weeks 1 day ago by Carrie Kirby
Shopping
There is plenty not to like about the practices of both the nation's leading big-box retailers. But a few subtle differences -- and one h-u-g-e one -- make one of them the obvious mark of boycotters everywhere. Here's a look at how the two companies stack up on labor, human rights, the environment and other issues -- and an alternative to shopping at either place.
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Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Freebies, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
Just when I thought I couldn’t take another online money transfer product, I was introduced to Revolution MoneyExchange. My familiarity and past experience with PayPal had me convinced that the world just didn’t need anymore of these services. The $25 sign up bonus kept calling my name, however, so I went for it. Here’s the skinny on the new kid on the block.
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Posted 6 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Deals and Coupons, Deals, Coupons, Shopping
Ann Taylor Loft is one of those stores I can spend hours in, but I almost always walk away without a purchase. Why? The products are fabulous, but the prices don’t always fit my tight budget. This weekend, they are offering free shipping on all purchases (no minimum required), and dozens of too-good-to-be true deals. Check it out!
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Posted 7 weeks 4 days ago by Paul Michael
Life Hacks, Deals, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
How many times have you been shopping on Amazon, added the items you want to your cart and have then been told “Wait! Add just $2.97 to qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping.” Maybe not that exact amount, but you get the idea. What happens next is hours of searching to find something to plug the hole. Well, not any more.
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Posted 7 weeks 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Deals, Shopping
I remember the first time I picked out my own brand new school clothes. They were made by Oshkosh (or OshKosh B’Gosh at that time), and they were fashionable and affordable. What’s changed since then? Not much, actually. The clothes are still cute, and for a very limited time, about the same price they were when I was growing up!
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Posted 8 weeks 1 hour ago by Julie Rains
Shopping
My husband bought a pair of gym shorts for my oldest son a couple of weeks ago. The shorts lasted for one day before having a small tear at one of the critical seams. Contrast that experience with a shirt that I’ve worn and washed almost weekly for over 15 years with no seams tearing or buttons missing. How can I tell if something will last?
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Posted 8 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael
Personal Finance, General Tips, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90% off, sticker were scattered far and wide throughout the store. And try as I might, I could not find a reason to buy anything.
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Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, General Tips, Shopping, Health and Beauty, Food and Drink, Cars and Transportation
Do you know which is more expensive: one gallon of gasoline or one gallon of orange juice? How about one gallon of glue? Read on for a comparison of the price gasoline and other fluid substances we consume and see if you still think gas is expensive.
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Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Paul Michael
Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
The US radio airwaves are filled with endorsements from radio DJs, and the list of things they hawk is mind-blowing. Coming from a country that doesn’t have these paid radio endorsements, I have a different perspective on it. And it leads me to ask two questions; do you really believe the endorsement?; does it change your opinion of the DJ?
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Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, General Tips, Shopping, Lifestyle, Real Estate and Housing
I moved to the United States when I was a child from Yangzhou, China. After sixteen years, I could easily pass as an American because I speak English without an accent, and I am well versed with the popular culture. However, if you ever examined my attitudes toward money you will see that I am undeniably Chinese. Here are some of the principles I grew up with.
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Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, General Tips, Shopping, Green Living, Budgeting, Consumer Affairs
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take that extra hit when we pay for a brand new item. So, I buy second-hand things a lot of the time. Here's my guide to the main items you should always consider buying used.
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Posted 10 weeks 4 days ago by Nora Dunn
Shopping
Online shopping isn't all it's cracked up to be, as I discovered the hard way.
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