Boston Market is giving shoppers incentive to not cook over this busy holiday weekend (so they can shop more, presumably). Print out this coupon and you’ll receive 50% off any Family Meal or Market Feast. The coupon is valid from Friday, November 27, to Sunday, November 29.
Saving & Spending
Credit Card Fee Watch: Will Big New Upfront Fees Replace the Hidden Old Ones?
In Australia, credit card issuers simply tack on a percentage—over 5% in some cases—when a customer makes a purchase using plastic. Is this where we’re headed?
Eat, Drink, and Be Miserly
The holiday season is a classic time to check the national mood and reflect. So how are we doing? Let’s just say you shouldn’t expect to see a new car with a bow on top in your driveway anytime soon.
Checkout Line Conundrums: Should You Get the Extended Warranty? What about the Store’s Credit Card?
Be on guard at the checkout line: In all the chaos of holiday shopping season, you can easily get talked into paying extra for some sort of extended service plan you don’t want, or into signing up for a credit card that saves you 10% upfront—and then hammers you with fees down the line.
It’s a Deal: 50% Off One Item at Ace Hardware
This Saturday, November 28, Ace Hardware will give customers 50% off any one item that costs under $30. A coupon is required. Print it here.
Amazon vs. Wal-Mart: Which One is Godzilla and Which One is Mothra Again?
It’s a Deal: Up to 75% Off During Amazon.com’s Black Friday Week
Dozens of DVDs are being discounted by 50% to 75% this week at Amazon, which is obviously celebrating Black Friday on more than a single day. Some of the deals are offered for an entire day or several days, while others are being sold during specific hours only.
Must-See Recession-Era TV: “The Card Game” and More
PBS’s “Frontline,” which features journalist Lowell Bergman on camera and that awesome, ultra-serious voiceover dude who has the ability to make everything sound like there’s some nefarious conspiracy afoot, takes on the credit card industry—again. Also, TV shows on how to sell your stuff for quick cash, and how to endure financial …
Shopping Insight: Don’t Expect Last-Minute Discounts
Is it smarter to buy now or wait for bigger discounts down the line? Some observers are saying the best deals will disappear as the holidays come closer.
Mall Wonder: To Attract Shoppers, Stores Host Aerial Performers and Window Displays Kids Can Crawl Inside
Apparently, some flashy entertainment and interactive fun are likely to put shoppers in the mood to buy.
It’s a Deal: Flights to Europe from $334
Irish carrier Aer Lingus has a sale for flights to Europe, starting at $167 each way (from Boston to London or Manchester, England). Flights are also available for higher fares from New York, Chicago, and Orlando to various major cities in Europe.
The $4.29 Thanksgiving Dinner
We’re not talking about using coupons or tricks to throw together a random cheapie meal. We’re talking about the typical Thanksgiving feast, with turkey, cranberry sauce, rolls, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie.
