Gadget lovers and Apple worshippers the world over are giddy about the prospect of a new iPad, the specifics of which will be announced today. Apple, of course, will also come out as a big winner if—excuse me, when—it sells …
Smart Spending
Are Daily Deals Dying? Or as Hot as Ever?
After rocketing to popularity with consumers, the buzz around daily deals was bound to fade. In the past year, news has broken that one-third of daily deal sites have disappeared, and signs have surfaced that many merchants are …
Now Is a Great Time to Buy a New TV
In order to make shelf space for new models that will be arriving in stores soon, retailers are discounting the units they still have in stock. What’s more, a new incentive system will be introduced this spring, making it a lot …
Why It’s O.K. to Disregard the Opinions of Wine Experts
Wine critics have special powers. Not superhero-type powers like the ability to fly or control the minds of strangers, but, according to a new study, top critics have the ability to taste subtle flavors and chemicals that the …
Free Video Games, Free Movie Rentals This Week at Redbox
Redbox, the DVD and video game rental kiosk service with nearly 30,000 locations around the U.S., has extended a free video game rental offer through Thursday, March 8. That same Thursday is also the day that Redbox is offering a free DVD rental to all customers.
Gas Prices: More Predictions of $5 Per Gallon by Memorial Day
Most states haven’t hit the $4 mark for a gallon of regular. Nonetheless, gas prices around the country have soared for four weeks in a row, at a pace that would mean $5 per gallon in many states by the start of summer.
Why This Tuesday Is One of the Worst Days of the Year to Buy a Car
March 6 is not a good day to buy a new car. In fact, if you’re hoping to get a decent price at the dealership—and who isn’t?—this Tuesday is supposedly the worst day of the month, and one of the worst days of the entire year, …
American Airlines Offering More Legroom … For a Price
The airline will soon roll out Main Cabin Extra, which will give flyers the option of paying more money for a bit more legroom. But are you really going to pay upwards of $100 for mere inches on a plane?
What Will Daily Deals Sites Think of Next? Introducing the Branded Credit Card
The daily deal concept itself was once considered an “outside the box” business model, so it seems natural that daily deal sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial have a long history of taking chances and trying unusual things. …
With High Gas Prices, Americans Are Already Driving Less, Buying Better MPG Cars
Gas prices are soaring: The national average has increased 13¢ per gallon in the past week alone. The rise comes after weeks of steadily soaring gas prices, which is especially disturbing because February usually sees a decline …
Hot Market for iPads, and Not Just Apple’s New iPad 3
Leap Day Deals! 10 Special Discounts & Freebies for Feb. 29
In honor of Leap Day, stores, restaurants, online retailers, theme parks, and hotels are offering discounts and bonuses that amount to 29% off—and sometimes more. The promotions are available on February 29 only.