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Will Inflationary Tooth Fairy Payments Ever Be Stopped?
According to surveys and anecdotal evidence, there has been a significant rise in generosity at the high end of the Tooth Fairy payout scale. Instances of kids receiving $5, $10, even $20 per tooth appear to be increasing, and as …
What Bargain Hunters Should Buy in September
Summer is over, and that’s not a bad thing if you’re looking for hot shopping deals. June, July and August are actually among the worst months of the year to find great sales.
In September, though, retailers work harder to …
New Frontier in Student Debt: It Stifles the Housing Recovery
With the start of another school year, the air is once again filled with angst over the high cost of college. But the discussion is shifting. It’s not just about runaway tuition inflation anymore, or even the individual …
Why a Good Return Policy Is So Important for Retailers
For obvious reasons, most stores focus on practicing good customer service specifically to enhance sales. But customer service doesn’t end once a purchase is made. Or at least it shouldn’t. The return—that moment when the …
The Real Reason We’re Suddenly Happier With Our Credit Cards
New research shows Americans are having a big love-in with their credit cards — relatively speaking, that is. J.D. Power and Associates said last week that we’re happier with our credit cards than we’ve ever been in the six …
How Eating Girl Scout Cookies Helps Kids Learn About Money
The venerable Girl Scout cookie drive has morphed from simple fund raiser into a personal finance tutorial for kids, lending the organization heightened relevance as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Labor Day Deals: Where to Find the Best Shopping Bargains
Even though Labor Day probably isn’t the best time of year for deals, plenty of retailers—online sellers especially—have launched major sales for the upcoming holiday weekend. But how can you tell which sales represent truly …
Summer Movies 2012: 100 Million Fewer Tickets Sold Compared to 10 Years Ago
Last summer’s blockbuster movie season was considered a bust, with the fewest movie tickets sold at theaters since 1997. Despite recent hits such as “The Avengers” and “The Dark Knight Rises,” by the time Labor Day rolls around, …
Chipotle’s Fuzzy Math: Why They Stopped Rounding Customers Out of Change
The next time you’re in Chipotle, check your receipt. That’s what one guy in New Jersey did, and he discovered that the fast-casual restaurant was rounding up to the nearest nickel — and it was costing him money.
Bonus Season: Plenty of Freebies Awarded With Fall Hotel Deals
To boost bookings during what’s normally a slow season for travel, major hotel companies routinely roll out special promotions at about the time that kids are heading back to school. This autumn, hotel guests are being wooed with …
Students Cash in on College Football Ticket Frenzy
Like any good southerner, Auburn University senior Jordan Deason loves football. He even had a job working security during the team’s games during his sophomore year. But last season, Deason discovered that there was at least one …