This week’s roundup also features tips from a couple who manage to throw a wedding for mere $2,500.
It’s a Deal: BOGO Top for $1 at Aeropostale
In an online-only sale, when you buy one top at Aeropostale, you can purchase a second top of equal or lesser value for just $1.
Retail News: Introducing No-Minimum-Purchase, No-Membership-Fees, No-Catches Totally Free Shipping
During last year’s Christmas season, several major retailer introduced simple and easy free shipping promotions, with no minimum purchase or annoying coupon code required. While these promos were short-term and have since disappeared, consumers have come to expect—demand, really—free shipping, and I’m not the only one wondering when …
Billions in Unclaimed Cash Just Waiting to Be Claimed
There’s nothing like found money. Here’s how to find some you never knew you lost.
Cheapskate Wisdom … About Gift-Giving
“Culturally, gift-giving is not rational … In fact, much of consumer behavior, including gift-buying rituals and holidays, is completely irrational.”
It’s a Deal: 50% Off Everything at Carter’s
Now through Sunday, March 27, the kids clothing retailer Carter’s is discounting all merchandise by 50%. The spring sale is valid in stores and online, and the only exclusions are baby bath and body care items, and merchandise that’s already on clearance.
What Should You Be Buying Right Now?
Upon contemplating a purchase, the first question a consumer must ask is: Should I buy? If the answer to that is yes, the next question is: When? (Contrary to the behavior of many consumers, you don’t have to buy right away, you know.) Here’s some help answering both of these questions in terms of everything from cars to meat, perfume to iPads.
Portugal and the political perils of austerity
The government of Portugal collapsed Wednesday night, an unfortunate event that will likely rekindle the euro zone debt crisis. Prime Minister Jose Socrates resigned after the parliament rejected a slate of austerity measures he was promoting to rein in the country’s budget deficit and debt. Portugal’s borrowing costs were already …
The Premium-Tasting Vodka That Costs $10 a Bottle
When you pay more, you get better quality, right?
It’s a Deal: Free Bagel & Cream Cheese at Bruegger’s
Follow this link (thanks Buxr) to print out a coupon for one free bagel with cream cheese at participating Bruegger’s locations (in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Texas, and Washington). The coupon is valid through Thursday, March 24.
The NY Times Is Putting Up a Paywall. So Why Are Subscriptions Being Given Away?
A few days after the announcement that the NY Times would begin charging $3.75 to $8.75 a week for unlimited digital access to its content, a promotion is offering free subscriptions to some 200,000 readers. Why would the Times introduce a fee only to remove it a few days later for a huge chunk of readers? The answer may have something …
The Future of Nukes in America
The Oyster Creek nuclear plant in New Jersey was opened when the Beatles were still together, and since 1969 its single 645 MW boiling water reactor has provided enough energy to power 600,000 homes. But the oldest nuclear plant will be going out of commission a little early-last year owner Exelon Energy announced that it would close …