I chuckled inside when I recently read SmartMoney’s 7 sales pitches you can’t resist (via YahooFinance). As a consumer I’ve heard all of them! Interestingly, no matter how many times you hear them, they still sound good and make you want to learn more about the deal, or visit the store. Shop today and save [...]
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How Much Do You Really Pay for Free Wi-Fi?
In case you don’t know, Starbucks recently stopped charging for in-store internet access. I took advantage of their free internet the other day when my internet was off-line because of a problem with our internet services provider. To be honest, it was nice to get out of the house, drive a few miles down the [...]
Is Renting Textbooks a Good Idea?
It appears one of the latest solutions to high textbook costs for the poor college student is renting them. Looking back on my college days I remember paying hundreds of dollars for text books. I always bought used when I could, but not every text was available as used book, so many times I had [...]
How to Fix My Slow Computer – DIY to Save Money
Before you shell out $60/hr to get that slow computer repaired, or pay hundreds for a new model, try a few of these tweaks to see if you can increase performance on your own. The majority of these tips are for the Windows operating system (sorry Mac and Linux fans). Defrag Your Hard Drive If [...]
20 Tips to Stop Impulse Buying & Get Spending Under Control
Impulse buying is typically buying something that isn’t within budget or a part of a monthly spending plan. It’s a purchase that isn’t necessary. It’s a product or service that taps into the customer’s emotions. Personally, I feel strongly against impulse buying because it’s one of the largest causes of consumer debt each year. There [...]