In generations past, there were Ford families, and there were Chevy families. Switching allegiances was akin to converting to …
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What Will Daily Deals Sites Think of Next? Introducing the Branded Credit Card
The daily deal concept itself was once considered an “outside the box” business model, so it seems natural that daily deal sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial have a long history of taking chances and trying unusual things. …
Higher Prices: The Odd Reward for Being a Loyal Customer
New customers are routinely wooed with special discounts for services like pay TV and newspaper subscriptions. Existing customers, on the other hand, can expect regularly escalating bills unless they put up a fight or beg for a …
98 Money Tips: Quirky Credit Card Perks, ‘Happy Accident’ Deals, Home-Decorating Ideas Under $5, and More
Also, this week’s link roundup features everything you need to know about navigating this summer’s bargain real estate market—including arguments that, even with the relatively low prices of homes today, it’s still smarter to rent.
Cheapskate Wisdom … About the Lack of Customer Loyalty to Pay TV and Phone Companies
“The problem for cable, satellite and phone companies is that they expect to get credit for things they’re expected to be doing … If you want me to be a loyal customer, you have to go beyond the things you’re supposed to do.”
Friday Round-up Featuring Huge Money Pitfalls, Retail Loyalty Lures, and Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Also: the sickest things people have done to save money, including wolfing down a Quarter Pounder that sat forgotten on a shelf—for five days.
Q&A with Jeff Yeager, Author of ‘The Cheapskate Next Door’
Jeff Yeager made a name for himself as The Ultimate Cheapskate. Now, after traveling the country and talking to tons of fellow members of the “cheaphood,” he’s back with a new book that’s all about how cheapskates proudly do what they do and save more and spend less than typical consumers, how they couldn’t give a hoot about keeping up …
Cheapskate Wisdom … About Infidelity
“Infidelity often pays off better than blind loyalty.”
Recession Effects: More Child Abuse, Less Gambling and Donating at Church
Based on the statistics, the recession has had a noticeable impact on babies, casinos, customer brand loyalty, and the church collection plate.
