I’ve saved on dry cleaning bills, bought half-price theater tickets, and received free coffee (that’s a big one for me!) by using The Entertainment Book. But for some reason, forking over $15 for one still seems a little scary. What if I don’t use it? What if there are no good coupons inside this time? [...]
More rate cuts ahead. The Feds are doing everything imaginable to try and dig the country out of a recession. The question has to be asked, “Should they?” The experts have been warning for several years that the stock market could not continue to rise. Eventually the things that go up MUST come down. It [...]
Some deals need to be passed on. Like this one from Hertz: enjoy one free weekend day car rental when you include code “PC#127595″ in your reservation. This discount works on economy through full-size cars through March 31, 2009. Here’s the really sweet part of this deal– you can use it once a month until [...]
Here’s an option you may not have considered for holiday shopping: layaway. It’s a practice that was popular before credit cards found homes in just about every wallet. It basically allows the shopper to set aside the item they wish to buy by giving the retailer a small amount of money. Then the shopper makes [...]
Gift cards are a popular present. Usually when I receive a gift card it’s for $10, $15, or $20. And usually the thing I want to buy with it costs more than that. There are ways to amplify your gift cards so that you can get more from your money. For instance, I recently received [...]
I know Christmas is not about the gifts. It’s not about what you get or even give for that matter. But let’s be honest– there are some crappy Christmas gifts circulating this time of year. They are things we get that seem like a total waste of money and resources. Here is my list of [...]
Looking for a job? The US Census is hiring thousands of people around the country for full and part-time work. The pay is good, the job is flexible and it won’t require a long commute. According to the website, it’s a great opportunity for retirees, college students, people who want part-time work, or people who [...]