Today, automakers are more likely to recommend that owners of new cars need to change the oil in their vehicles every 5,000, or even 10,000 miles. So why do some quickie lube service station keep pushing the one-size-fits-all …
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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.
Among E-Retailers, Who’s Got the Speediest Service? Who’s Got the Slowest?
Given the troubled state of the brick-and-mortar bookstore business, you’d think that Barnes & Noble would be focusing on ramping up its e-retail customer service. But in a new study, the bookstore chain had the longest average …
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 …
“Employees are taught situational tactics to extract as much money as possible from a potential customer.”
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free at Men’s Wearhouse
Nearly everything at Men’s Wearhouse is on sale on a buy one, get one free basis this week—which just so happens to be leading up to Father’s Day. When you buy one item at regular price, you can get a second item of equal or …
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 …
Mobile Payments Are Coming — But When?
Tech companies and the financial industry promise us that smartphones will replace our wallets. Analysts say "don't hold your breath." Find out how these tools will make everything from shopping to commuting easier — and how …
America Suffering from ‘Value Mania’
The dictionary defines mania as “excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm.” So in this case, it’d be an excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm for value. But is there anything remotely unreasonable about demanding good value when …
Why You Should Judge a Wine Strictly by the Label
Forget about grapes, varietals, regions, “good years,” and such. Forget about the input of so-called “wine experts” as well. You know you’re going to pick a wine based mostly on the label. And is that such a bad thing?
Conscious Spending Sets You Free
Not all spending is bad. When your spending truly reflects your goals, values, and priorities, it can lead to a more fulfilling life.
5 Ways to Stretch Your Summer Vacation Dollars
Fears of a double-dip recession are no doubt crippling a lot of people’s summer travel plans. Between small business owners who are canceling their vacations altogether to families planning yet another year of staycations, this …