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Save More Money
Spend less, save more: Two ways to control your impulse spending and take control of your savings.
Buying & Selling At Consignment Shops: Pros & Cons
This information is offered as 'Part II' to my article about Thrift Store shopping. I mention in that article that I'm gung-ho about shopping for 'gently used' items at thrift stores, but I'm not so crazy about shopping at consignment stores. Here's why...
Shopping At Thrift Stores: Why It's The Best Way To Find Cheap Stuff
Shopping in thrift stores has practically replaced shopping in outlet malls as a way to find great bargains these days. I attribute that to the fact that outlets aren't really filled with bargain prices anymore. These days more and more frugal-minded people have their eye on the bottom line, which is: How to get something for almost nothing. Here's how: Shop in thrift stores!
Should You Buy The Optional Extended Warranty or Service Protection Plan?
Should you buy the extended warranty or optional Master Protection Agreement from Sears? Plus, here's how Sears handles the preventive maintenance check -- aka cleaning -- on their digital cameras.
In Search Of Something On Sale...
Call me crazy, but whenever I'm shopping, I'd rather feel like I'm getting a bargain. NOT like I'm being suckered by some marketing ploy. Stores like Kohl's don't have to play tricks with their prices to get us into their stores. Here's the scoop...
Identity Theft Hits Close To Home...
I am personally involved in a case right now where my credit card info and personal data were stolen and now my information resides in the hands of 'bad people'. Yes, it's scary.
Mystery Shopping 101: Is It A Scam?
Have you ever thought about being a Mystery Shopper? You've seen the ads... You may have even come across the Mystery Shopping websites during a search for 'Work At Home'. Is it a scam? Can you really make money doing this?
Work & Banking Things That Could Save You Big Bucks!
Some random money matters here... Things that could directly affect the amount of money you ultimately have left in your wallet at the end of the day, as well as future projections and things you might want to consider.
