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Can't Afford A Home Alarm System? You Probably Already Have One.

Posted June 30, 2009 - 08:50 by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, Real Estate and Housing, Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation

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Home alarm systems can be expensive. A basic alarm system can be hundreds of dollars. Move up to the home-monitoring systems of ADT and Brink's, and you're talking big money. Installation can cost over $1000, and the monthly monitoring fee can be upwards of $40 a month. But, chances are, you already own a pretty good alternative.

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Five quick and simple scams that could happen to you today

Posted May 7, 2009 - 11:50 by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, General Tips, Consumer Affairs

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A US version of the UK show The Real Hustle has been trying out some very simple but effective cons on the American public, and they’re getting away with some serious money. Watch, learn and stay alert. One of these could catch you out the next time you leave the office or home, even if it’s just to grab some quick cash from an ATM or a small bite to eat.

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Avoid speed-trap tickets with a radar & laser detector - Under $30

Posted January 18, 2008 - 12:02 by Paul Michael

Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation

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I know I am going to get a bunch of negative feedback on this one so let me put those issues on the table immediately. This article is NOT intended to help people speed. In fact, I'm absolutely against speeding, being the father of two young children and a very careful driver. Radar detectors are a constant reminder to keep your speed down, and if you do happen to enter a dreaded speed-trap, this little device from Buy.com will save you the cost of a ticket and those inevitable insurance hikes.

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How to buy all that stuff the police seize. And it's cheap.

Posted December 28, 2007 - 23:04 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks, Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs

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Ever wondered what happens to all that stuff the good folks of law enforcement have stashed away? You know, anything from car stereos to bags of diamond necklaces, watches and gold rings. Well, when it's no longer required as evidence several things can happen to it. If the police can find the original owners, they'll get it back. If they can't, they'll often sell it off at auctions. And I've just found a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff like this at silly prices.

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Fight Your Speeding Ticket, Save Yourself Some Dough

Posted 2 years ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Life Hacks, Cars and Transportation

I've never fought a speeding ticket before. I usually just pay it and forget it. By "usually", I mean, for the two tickets I got before when I was 16 and 19 years old.

My recent ticket was an anomaly for a couple of reasons. And I've decided that I have to fight it, so I've been researching ways in which you can fight your tickets. Here's what happened to me, and what I found out about fighting the system.

Country Road, Take Me Home, Late at Night, With a Big Truck Following Me....

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