Amazon vs. eBay vs. Wal-Mart: A WSJ and SmartMoney columnist who usually writes about investing pits the three giant shopping sites against each other in a price-comparison cage match—and also chimes in with insight on which are worth investing in.
The giveaways include free designer chairs and discarded—and winning—OTB betting slips.
President Obama just announced he wants to use some $200 billion in unused TARP money to give the economy another kick in the pants toward prosperity. Included in the plan is a provision for the much-rumored “Cash for Caulkers” program, in which homeowners would receive rebates for certain home improvement projects.
In a Jeff Foxworthy-esque post, a blogger lists 20 signs that you were raised in a family that was serious about saving money. The signs include the frequent spouting of phrases around the dinner table such as “A little mold won’t hurt you,” and “Just put some ketchup on it.”
By taking on strategic home remodeling projects and taking advantage of special insurance discounts, you can save a bundle while doing your bit to minimize your impact on Mother Nature.
Bob Brooks is a 17-year veteran in the financial services and investment industry, the author of a new book about avoiding credit and debt traps, and a radio show host who counsels callers about financial issues “from a Christian perspective.” One of his messages: When a debt collector is harassing you, it’s not the time to turn the other cheek.
Shoppers have caught Zhu Zhu Fever, an odd malady that’s expected to be short-lived.
About half of Americans take a daily vitamin. It’s harder to get an estimate on how much of the money spent on vitamins is a total waste. But overdoing the vitamin thing is not just a way people overspend. It’s also bad for your health.
The days of getting a store-affiliated credit card in seconds at the checkout line of a Macy’s, Talbots, or any other store may be over.
The grocery store chain is cutting everyday prices on thousands of items by 10% to 44%.
You knew movie theaters made a killing selling popcorn, candy, and soda, but wow, 85%! And now that another major movie house chain has announced it is officially banning patrons from bringing in outside snacks, movie goers will face the choice of either paying up or struggling to hear the film over the sound of their rumbling stomachs.
If you were thinking of buying your true love all the gifts from “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” you’d have to fork over $21,465.56. Maybe your love isn’t that “true” and just one day’s presents would suffice? Then go with the Third Day, because three French hens cost $45, the least expensive option in the song.