Posted April 7, 2009 - 05:54 by Linsey Knerl
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away from that killer deal, read our official guide to the terms you need to know (compliments of ConsumerQueen.com’s Melissa Garcia.)
Posted April 6, 2009 - 12:57 by Xin Lu
Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were selling for very low prices. For example, an ounce of gold recently sold for only $187.96 when it is worth around $1000. How is this possible?
Posted April 6, 2009 - 03:39 by Fred Lee
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
Posted March 28, 2009 - 16:16 by Kate Luther
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but in this economy, most of us are foregoing that friendship in order to make ends meet. But just because we're not rolling in the dough doesn't mean we can't enjoy a few choice luxuries when we choose.
The secret is balance.
Posted March 25, 2009 - 07:20 by Elizabeth Sanberg
It was my birthday last week. I received an email from ING Direct and assumed it would just be birthday wishes. But, I opened the email and to my astonishment guess what it contained? A link to the ING Direct Store. At first I thought it must be some sort of joke. After all, ING Direct prides itself on encouraging savers. So why would they encourage me to spend?
Posted March 24, 2009 - 13:15 by Paul Michael
Stateless systems are at it again. I’m a huge fan of their two biggest sites, BugMeNot (a way to bypass compulsory website registrations) and RetailMeNot (a vast coupon codes site). Now with BeatMyPrice, they’re turning competitive shopping and price comparison searches into a game. And we’re all winners.
Posted March 24, 2009 - 00:05 by Nora Dunn
Somewhere between the eight ball and the brick wall behind you, you find yourself stuck. Do you place your order for that product or service online, or through a customer service agent over the phone? The debate rages on...
Posted March 23, 2009 - 12:30 by Paul Michael
I’m a big fan of Howcast. Their website is a treasure trove of information, and you can also find their videos on popular sites like Metacafe and YouTube. Sometimes their advice is really useful, sometimes it’s just plain weird, but it’s always very entertaining. Howcast videos also end with a handy dandy fact; the icing on the cake so to speak.
Posted March 22, 2009 - 06:29 by Torley Wong
Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.
Click through and learn about 5 essential modifier types and some un-obvious tips about how to use them to your advantage.
Posted March 19, 2009 - 05:36 by Myscha Theriault
Looking for ways to look good on a budget? Needing some resources for affordable health and beauty products? Over the years I've found help from a couple of gals named Sally. Read on.
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