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Bad, bad China: a round-up

Posted 1 year 9 weeks ago by Andrea Dickson

Lifestyle

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I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from China, and I really like China and would like to see the country succeed. However, one headline after another is screaming to me that I need to seriously consider the source of what I am buying before I buy it. You too should consider keeping an eye out for the following:

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What was your best purchase in the past year?

Posted 1 year 10 weeks ago by Andrea Dickson

Shopping

This week, Wise Bread writers share our favorite purchases from the past year. Being frugal isn't just about saving money--it's about spending wisely. Shopping isn't a sin, and frugal shopping isn't an oxymoron. It's just a matter of assessing your needs, wants, and then doing a little research. And when you find something that really suits your needs, buying becomes a truly rewarding experience.

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Resisting the impulse beauty buy

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Health and Beauty

Are you an impulse beauty shopper? Do you find yourself buying stuff in a desperate attempt to look and feel better, only to find yourself crushed under the weight of your credit card bills?

It doesn't have to be that way.

It's been said that luck favors the prepared. What that essentially means is, the prepared are merely better equipped to deal with life. And being prepared is the ultimate weapon in the battle against the impusle buy, especially those purchases pertaining to personal appearance.

Here are two problems and two solutions that I have come up with to help me save money and save my sanity when it comes to beauty.

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Now is The Time to Buy: Skis, Winter Coats, Candy

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Shopping

As winter continues to blast away in the Northeast, other parts of the country are warming up a bit. Regardless of where you live, it's likely that your major retailers are beginning to make way for spring merchandise by having great big sales on all that winter stuff.

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