“It’s not that we have less willpower than we used to, but rather that modern life immerses us daily in a set of temptations far more evolved than we are.”
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How to Haggle with Your Doctor
Find out how directly from the source—a doctor.
Why the Nano, the ‘World’s Cheapest Car,’ Is Going Nowhere
To much fanfare in 2009, India—a hotbed of innovative products within reach of the poor like the $70 refrigerator and the $23 stove—introduced the world to the Tata Nano, a car retailing for a mere $2,200. A year and a half or so later, the Nano is basically considered a flop, with only a few hundred sold each month. Why aren’t …
Quick Tip: Why Right Now Is a Great Time to Shop Secondhand Stores
“Ever wonder what happens to the returned items that retailers take back from consumers, but can’t sell back on their shelves? A trip to a thrift store during this time of year will answer that question.”
Car-Buying Tip: To Avoid Headaches, Hassles, and Rip-offs, Never Set Foot in a Car Dealership
While deals on cars may not be as extraordinary as they were last year, around New Year’s is always one of the best periods for getting deals on new vehicles.
Huh? Post-Christmas Sales Four Days BEFORE Christmas
This holiday shopping season got off to a start with Black Friday sales starting way before Black Friday, and continued with Black Friday sales lasting way after Black Friday. Based on this kind of logic, it should come as no surprise that retailers are offering after-Christmas sales well before Christmas.
So Much for the ‘New Normal’: Is the Era of Mindful, Frugal Consumers Already Over?
An uptick in shopping sprees seems to indicate that the era of modest consumerism, with increased saving and decreased spending, may have already ended. If so, this shift in consumer behavior only lasted for a couple years, so I suppose it doesn’t really qualify as an “era.”
Cheapskate Wisdom … About Watching Free HDTV with an Antenna
“Over-the-air is the new basic cable.”
Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance: Coming to a Highway Near You?
If you drive infrequently, you could save a bundle from paying by the mile, rather than a flat amount for coverage over a specified time period. One study, in fact, says that the average driver would save $270 per car with a mileage-based insurance policy.
Today Is Supposed to Be the Absolute Best Day of the Year to Buy a New Car
Tuesday, November 30, has been identified as the best day of year to get a deal on a new car, with discounts sometimes in excess of 35% off the sticker price.
Bargain Car-Buying Season: Best Affordable New Vehicles, and Strategies for Getting Them Cheap
Some people say that Labor Day Weekend, or the end of October, or Black Friday is the best time to scoop up a new car at the best possible price. But an even larger consensus says that the end of the calendar year is even better time for bargain hunters in the new car market. With the end of the year rapidly approaching, here are tips on …
The Do-Nothing Approach to Kids’ Ear Infections
Again, there’s a case to be made for the wisdom of doing nothing. This time, studies show it’s often best to just wait out your kid’s ear infection rather than automatically asking the doc for antibiotics.