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Whether or not you think Walter White got the end he deserved, his rise and fall as a drug kingpin does have something to teach about sensible money management.
Have you heard the rumor that goes, "Did you know Armour Etch can fix eyeglass scratches?" I had to see (ha!) if it was true for myself. Read on to find out what happened...
Holiday shoppers who take advantage of retailer price matching can be certain they get the best price. Read on for Carrie’s guide to the ins and outs of finding the best price.
You're not imagining it — customer service is getting worse. But Consumerist Deputy Editor Chris Morran has a few suggestions to help you get the service you need.
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The Frugal Balance: Staying Away from Financial Extremes
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The 5 Best Kettlebells
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How to Take a 7-Day Cross Country Road Trip for $350 or Less
We all want to hit the open road and drive across the country, but costs can add up quickly. Luckily, we found a way to do it for $350 or less.
10 Clever Ways to Improve Your Home Gym
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Today we found some stellar articles on increasing your income this year, why you shouldn't engineer your own layoff, and organizing your way to savings in 2013.
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How Much Should Your Kids Know About Your Finances?
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Tension rods are great for curtains, but don't stop there. The inexpensive hardware store staple has lots of household uses, from organizing an office to hiding the kids.
Dumbest packaging ever?
I tend to believe that American consumers are savvier than advertisers and marketers give us credit for. That's why I don't understand why marketers waste so much time trying to se
6 Money Lessons You Can Learn From Your Pets
Didn't think you could learn a thing or two about money from your family pet? Think again.
Poisonous Infant Formula May Be Closer Than You Think
The FDA recently issued a warning against infant formula produced in China. With our current regulations, it seems that there would be no chance of the average consumer even havin
How to Get the Most Out of Your Gmail Account
Many of you probably have a Gmail account, but do you use it efficiently? Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your Gmail account.
Book Review: Tyranny of Dead Ideas
Matt Miller's new Tyranny of Dead Ideas proves to be an insightful, fun read.
7 Financial Lessons From Breaking Bad
Whether or not you think Walter White got the end he deserved, his rise and fall as a drug kingpin does have something to teach about sensible money management.
Armor Etch can be a cheap fix for your scratched eyeglasses
Have you heard the rumor that goes, "Did you know Armour Etch can fix eyeglass scratches?" I had to see (ha!) if it was true for myself. Read on to find out what happened...
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Don't Pay More! Guide to Price Matching and Cheat Sheet
Holiday shoppers who take advantage of retailer price matching can be certain they get the best price. Read on for Carrie’s guide to the ins and outs of finding the best price.
A Consumerist Editor Talks About How to Tackle Inept Customer Service
You're not imagining it — customer service is getting worse. But Consumerist Deputy Editor Chris Morran has a few suggestions to help you get the service you need.