In the five years that I’ve written about personal finance, I’ve amassed a huge library of books about money, most of which are very similar to each other. But a handful stand out from the crowd. Last weekend, I thinned my …
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It’s a Deal: 50% Off Apparel at Coldwater Creek
Use the coupon code SUNNY50 to get 50% off orders of woman’s apparel and fashion at Coldwater Creek. The code is valid for discounts on orders placed by Sunday, June 19.
It’s a Deal: Up to 70% Upscale Kids Stuff at Land of Nod
During the Land of Nod’s Super Duper Summer Sale, child furniture, toys, bedding, rugs, and assorted other gear for kids and babies is being discounted by up to 70% off, though most items seem to be marked down more in the range of 20% to 40%.
It’s a Deal: 50% Off Everything, $25 Bonus at Jos. A. Bank
Here’s another great deal with perfect timing for Father’s Day: Through Tuesday, June 14, all men’s apparel at Jos. A. Bank, and there’s an additional discount of $25 for every $125 spent on regular or sale price merchandise.
The Nation’s Favorite Low-Cost Grocery Store Is …
A retailer that may not be a household name but is one of the fastest-growing chains in the country, with smaller stores, a more limited selection, and much cheaper prices compared to the average mega-grocer. The chain is called …
116 Money Tips: President Obama’s Personal Finance Advice, Best Coupon Sites, Cheap Goods That Make Life Better
Also, if you’re considering the outsourcing of lawn maintenance duties, there’s reason to mow it yourself beyond the cost considerations. Some, in fact, might argue that you should make the chore as exhaustive as possible.
It’s a Deal: $1 Tickets to Family Movies This Summer
Tickets to family-friendly G- and PG-rated movies cost just $1 apiece at Regal Entertainment Group theaters this summer. Admission to films such as “Megamind,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens,” “Charlotte’s Web,” and “Karate Kid” is just $1 …
The Absolute Best Time to Shop for Groceries Is …
Wednesday evening? That’s the theory being passed around anyway. And that’s tonight — so get shopping.
Who is Your Financial Role Model: Elmo or Cookie Monster?
One of them learns how to avoid impulse buys and save up in order to achieve longer-term goals. As for the other: “Me really want cookie!”
Fighting the High Cost of Fuel — with My Feet!
As gas prices soar across the United States, I decided to spend a month walking instead of driving whenever possible.
Kevorkian Economics: Should People Be Allowed to End Their Lives to Save Money?
In a new survey, more than one-third of respondents say that “mentally able seniors” should be allowed to end their lives in order to “help save health care costs.”
Will Banks Target the Unbanked Next?
During the recession, the number of people categorized as unbanked — without a checking or savings account — or underbanked — without access to credit — increased. In a new study, consulting firm KPMG suggests that banks can make money from this group, not by bringing them back into the financial mainstream, but by offering them …