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Sittin' on Dubs: The Andrew Jackson Proposal

Posted April 19, 2008 - 13:46 by Jabulani Leffall

Personal Finance

Dubberific

Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger up and stretch your imagination as well as your weak American currency. Have some fun while you're at it.

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Big Savings and Free Shipping Through Monday at Ann Taylor Loft!

Posted March 21, 2008 - 13:35 by Linsey Knerl

Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Deals, Coupons

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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Why is Gasoline So Cheap? A Cost Comparison of 40 Common Household Liquids

Posted March 10, 2008 - 12:02 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Food and Drink, Health and Beauty, Cars and Transportation, General Tips

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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Do not buy something just because you can afford it

Posted February 19, 2008 - 14:36 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Budgeting, Lifestyle, Real Estate and Housing, General Tips

Since I got married people have been constantly asking me two questions. One is, "are you pregnant yet?", and the other is "are you going to buy a house?" One day I told someone that I do not want to afford a house right now and he asked me what I meant, and I told him my reasons why I should not buy something just because I can afford it now.

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Safeway Savings Rally - How I got 9 bags of groceries for $13

Posted February 17, 2008 - 17:01 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Food and Drink, Budgeting, Deals, Coupons, Freebies

Right now Safeway is having an event called Savings Rally which lasts until February 26th. The deal is that you get a dollar off coupon for buying a number of items off a list of 2000 participating items. If you buy 25 or more items you will get a coupon for $20 off the next purchase. If you buy 20 to 24 items you get a coupon for $10 off the next purchase, and if you buy 10 to 19 items you get a coupon for $5 off on the next purchase. Read on for my story of getting a carload of groceries for $13.

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Frugal Tip: Do Not Spend When You Are Sad

Posted February 8, 2008 - 00:10 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Health and Beauty

Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost four times more money for a bottle of water than a control group. Read on for more information about the "misery is not miserly" phenomenon.

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Tips for Perimeter Perusing at Target

Posted February 5, 2008 - 14:00 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

Want a deal on a Dyson, a jogging stroller, or a jewelry armoire? What if I told you that it could be on sale at your local Target for 75% off, and there is little chance anyone else knows about it? In addition to the fantastic finds on the end caps of most aisles of your local Target store, there are fabulous hidden deals to be had for those of us who really want them.

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Hanging Out at Hannaford

Posted February 3, 2008 - 06:01 by Myscha Theriault

Shopping

For those of you in the New England area of the United States, the Hannaford grocery chain, otherwise known as Shop and Save, will likely already be on your shopping radar. For those planning on relocating here, or looking to save some bucks while traveling, here is a breakdown of some of the awesome deals to be found there.

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Summing Up Seventh Generation’s Soap Line

Posted February 1, 2008 - 07:35 by Myscha Theriault

Green Living

Usually, when I review a product, I choose one item. Since I was looking for eco-friendly soap products in general however, and these guys have an entire line of things that help out with healthier grey water,  I gave them a call.

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I Got it at Ikea!

Posted January 19, 2008 - 15:45 by Myscha Theriault

Shopping

Some stores are just loaded with deals. If you’ve never heard of Swedish giant Ikea, you’re missing out. Bonus? They have numerous store locations right here in the U.S. While it’s definitely one of those places you’ll need to “keep yourself in check” for, there really are some great deals to be had. Here are a few of my favorites.

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