The majority of American consumers—and older folks in particular—say they aren’t willing to pay more for menu items that are good for them.
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It’s a Deal: 40% Off at Puma
Use the coupon code PUMASAVE40 to get 40% off regularly priced sneakers, apparel, and other items at the Puma Shop. The code is valid for discounts on purchases made by June 13.
Top 10 Most Valuable Used Cars
Used vehicles prices have hit a 16-year high as more people look to buy pre-owned cars and trucks rather than new ones. So if you’ve been thinking about selling, now’s a fine time.
Canadians Catch Up, Finally Think It’s OK to Use Credit Cards for Groceries
How quaint. Our old-fashioned, debt-averse neighbors to the north are reluctantly accepting the notion that swiping plastic to pay for groceries and other essentials is not such a bad thing.
What’s New & Weird in Baby Formula, Cars, Beer, Gluttony, and More
I’m not sure why you’d want to buy a beer for a friend—or your dad—on Facebook. But you can now do so. Here’s a roundup of odd and interesting consumer news and trends.
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.
The Evolution of Keeping Up With the Joneses, as Seen in 17th Century German Villages
When was consumerism, in the modern sense, born? Researchers say it was at least a century before the Industrial Revolution brought cheap, mass-produced goods to the world. Hoarding, and the popularity of storage units, came a bit later.
It’s a Deal: iPhone 4 Selling for $147 at Walmart
Apple is still listing the iPhone 4 for $199, but at least for a limited time, Walmart stores are selling the 16GB iPhone 4 (in black or white varieties) for just $147. The special price, offered through June 30, is available only in Walmart’s brick-and-mortar locations (not online), and a two-year contract from AT&T or Verizon is required.
Lunch for a Buck: Today Is LivingSocial’s $1 Lunch Deal Day in New York City
Daily deals site LivingSocial is launching an Instant Deals program today in Manhattan in a big way: More than 100 midtown restaurants are offering $5, $15, even $50 worth of food and drink for just $1. Our Q&A with LivingSocial CEO Tim O’Shaughnessy has all the details.
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!”
The Mounting War Over 32 Cents
It’s a Deal: Southwest Airlines Flights from $29
During a Southwest Airlines sale, flights start at just $29 one way on routes such as Louisville to Birmingham; $39 (Baltimore-Norfolk, Boston-Philadelphia, Midland-Albuquerque); $49 (San Diego-Phoenix, Pittsburgh-Baltimore); $59 (Reno-Boise, Phoenix-Los Angeles); and $74 (Detroit-Chicago, Sacramento-Las Vegas, Newark-Baltimore). Tickets …