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Saving & Spending
How to Cook Like the Frugal Foodie
“Chicken broth is the frugal cook’s best friend.” That nugget of wisdom and others come up in a conversation with Lara Starr, a.k.a. the Frugal Foodie.
It’s a Deal: Pay $40 for $50 iTunes Gift Card at Best Buy
Get $10 off of $50 iTunes gift cards from Best Buy—meaning a $50 card actually only costs $40. The offer ends October 17. More details here.
Six Ways to Break Your Cell Phone Contract Early Without Penalty
The dreaded “early termination fee,” or ETF, can hit you with a fee of $100 or more if you dare try to get out of your cell phone contract before the contract runs out.
Gift Card Promotions: Gimmicks or Good Values?
To pull in customers during a tough economic climate, retailers are rolling out gift card promotions galore. On the surface, the deals seem like, well, deals.
It’s a Deal: Up to 40% Off at Land’s End
Sweaters, vests, and coats are among the in-season items being discounted up to 40% during the Land’s End Fall Sale, which lasts through October 20. More details here.
Worst Stuff to Buy at BJ’s Club and Costco
Personal finance gurus Ken and Daria Dolan weigh in on what you really shouldn’t buy at warehouse clubs like BJ’s and Costco.
Word of the Day: “Unbanked”
The growing list of hard-times, recession-era words and phrases like mancession and recession porn welcomes a new member: “unbanked.” If the word applies to you, you might be paying nearly 1000% interest on short-term loans.
Does Anyone Need to Buy Cooking Mags Anymore?
There are thousands and thousands of recipes on the Internet, and they’re all available for free. So just how many recipes does one person really need?
Springsteen Tickets for $15: Now That’s a ‘Reason to Believe’
A self-professed Jersey cheapskate, who prides himself on snagging free parking and scalping tickets to concerts and football games for below face value, gets floor tickets to Bruce Springsteen at Giants Stadium for $15 apiece.
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: Thanks, But No Thanks
There are times when you should turn down the insurance plans offered by your company.
Has the Recession Been a Curse or a Blessing?
The recession has been a major kick in the pants—but is that exactly what you needed? For folks who underwent big career shifts they were more or less forced to make, and who are happy about the changes, the answer is most definitely yes.
