President Obama is urging the quick passage of his $816 billion economic stimulus plan. According to a news report, Obama told reporters that the nation is at a “perilous moment” that will require quick action and immediate decisions. The economic stimulus plan is the first major test of Obama’s presidency. Many believe that how he [...]
Change has come to America. So why not celebrate by keeping a little more of it in your pocket? Several companies are helping accomplish that by offering inauguration freebies and sales. But unlike President Obama’s term, these sales and freebies won’t last long. Clothing Guess is celebrating this momentous day by offering an additional 50% [...]
Starbucks wants to know, “you in?” They’re asking you to pledge five hours of your time between January 21-25 to help your community. The thought is that that small commitment could add up to a big change. Make your pledge and you’ll get rewarded with a free tall brewed cup of coffee. So what could [...]
I’ve saved $30 over the past three days on two purchases. Not because I clipped coupons and not because I shopped sales. I got those discounts just because I asked! Here’s how it works: Case Study #1: Eyeglasses My husband and I heard a loud crash in the middle of the night last week. It [...]
How many times have you signed up for a free subscription or been enticed by an “introductory offer” only to be hit with a full-price bill months later? It happened to me recently. I typically only sign up for my XM Radio service when they are offering a deeply discounted rate. They normally charge $20-$30 [...]
I have to admit, when my friend sent me an e-mail with a link to CosmeticsSettlement.com, promising free make-up beginning on Tuesday, January 20, I was very skeptical. This nondescript website promises the release of $175 million worth of free cosmetics this week because of a lawsuit settlement. But after some research, I found out [...]
We haven’t had a land phone line in years. I gave up my residential phone when I got cable internet service and have just been relying on my cell phone ever since. Turns out a lot more people are doing that. According to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cell phone expenditures [...]