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Would You Rather Pay for AT&T’s $20 Monthly Text Plan or Text All You Want for Free?
This is not a trick question. But it’s one that AT&T, by trimming its text plan options to two—unlimited for $20 monthly, or a la carte texts at 20¢ apiece—is forcing customers to ask themselves.
A Good Problem to Have: What to Do with a Windfall
I make a living by telling people how to get rich slowly. But every so often — admittedly a little less often these days — I hear from somebody who’s been able to do the opposite. They’ve actually managed to find sudden wealth, …
12 Things You Should Stop Buying Now
There’s no shortage of experts offering advice about where to buy things and how to score the best deals. But sometimes, shopping smarter means not buying at all. As satisfying as it might feel to get a great deal, sometimes the …
10 U.S. Retailers That Are Thriving During Tough Times
In much the same way that outlet malls are booming due to a combo of a shaky economy and shaken consumers, retailers that cater to thrifty-minded shoppers have benefited during an era that’s been mostly bad for business. Here are …
A Non-Profit Car Loan is Still a Car Loan
The New York Times Opinionator blog has a rather doting feature on More Than Wheels, a New Hampshire-based non-profit that sets people with bad credit up with low-interest car loans.
Simple Way to Save Over 20% On Groceries (And Save Time, Too)
The takeaway from an experiment in comparison shopping for groceries is that consumers could save a significant amount of money, as well as time, by never setting foot in the store.
The EV Diaries: Firsthand Experiences with Electric Vehicles
What’s it really like to commute, run errands, and otherwise live and get around with a Nissan Leaf? How about smaller, lesser-known electric cars such as the Smart Fortwo ED or the Think City? Read on about the experiences of a …
As Regular Malls Struggle, Outlet Malls Are Booming
Roughly one out of every 11 store sites is empty at traditional malls around the country. That’s the highest mall vacancy rate in over a decade, even though rents at these properties are likely to have decreased or leveled off …
10 Stores with Great Back to School Deals Right Now
Even before the recent drama on Wall Street dampened consumer sentiment, the National Retail Federation said it expected back to school spending to be flat this year, with families limiting their purchases of clothing, gadgets, …
After Testing It For A Month, I’m Sold on Spotify
“You’ve got to see this,” a friend said to me in June. “It’s a new music service that lets you listen to anything you want from anywhere. And it’s cloud-based, so the music doesn’t take up any space on your hard drive.” He played …
“At this point, consumers can’t be expected to lead the economic recovery.”