If your vacation plans include a little light summer reading, you couldn’t ask for lighter fare this year. Most of us won’t be packing any physical books to go along on our vacations; we’ll just whip out some kind of device and …
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7 Beer-Related Gifts for Father’s Day
Gadgets, “World’s Greatest Dad” mugs, and homemade cards are nice and all. But on a hot sunny Sunday, on the day dedicated to dads, why not give the frosty Father’s Day gift he truly craves?
Inflation Picks Up: Why Rising Prices are Good for the Economy
Today’s report on inflation is sure to cause some long faces among economy worrywarts. It should instead draw smiles.
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.
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Here’s some math on the costs of staying cool this summer: A decent window A/C unit costs roughly 14¢ an hour on your utility bill. A larger central-air system will cost you about 36¢ an hour to run. The energy needed to keep a …
Big Cable Isn’t Scared of Netflix, or That People Are Too Poor to Pay Monthly Bills
At an industry event this week, cable executives laughed off the idea of large-scale “cord cutting,” or that Netflix and Internet video could one day replace their businesses. They also justified high prices charged for cable …
Who Cares What the Experts Say, We’re Buying a Jetta
Like a summer action movie that’s panned by critics but a blockbuster at the box office, the Volkswagen Jetta is experiencing fantastic sales despite receiving mostly bad reviews by car experts. The fact that the Jetta’s 2011 …
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%.
‘Breastaurants’ and 7 Other Hot Restaurant Trends
The next time you consider going out to eat, you may have to contend with temptations in the form of burgers so good that can’t be called fast food, special blink-and-you’ll-miss-them deals, drinks poured out of unusual …
The Coming Wave of Non-Credit Cards
We predicted that more major financial institutions would launch prepaid debit cards in response to the combination of increased regulation and a ballooning number of people who can’t get a credit or debit card. American Express …
Top 10 Diesel Vehicles
If you’re considering making the switch the diesel, here are 10 of the best diesel autos that have demonstrated impressive fuel efficiency improvements along with a quiet performance.
Cars Should Be Getting Cheaper — Even Fuel-Efficient Used Models
May was an expensive time to buy a car — pretty much any car, but new and used fuel-efficient vehicles in particular. Now that gas prices have settled down, and auto dealers look to ramp up sales, car buyers can expect more …