Now through February 13, when you make a $1 donation at a Friendly’s restaurant to support kids with disabilities, you’ll receive five coupons valid for free kid’s ice cream cones, along with a coupon good for $5 off purchases of $25 and up.
Personal Finance Guru Q&A: ‘The Ten Commandments of Money’ Author Liz Weston
Liz Weston, author of a new personal finance bible of sorts, issues this key point in as straightforward a way as possible: “Anybody with a high school education can figure out the basics of money.”
Can Exports Save the Economy?
President Obama and several policy wonks think they have come up with a solution to America’s jobs crisis: Exports. Last week, in Obama’s State of the Union he reiterated that he thinks boosting the amount of goods we ship …
You Might Be Too Much of a Cheapskate If …
You reuse facial tissues. You’ve installed more shelves to handle the hundreds of rolls of toilet paper you bought on sale. You risk getting into a car accident because you don’t want to waste windshield wiper fluid needed for a clear view of the road.
The Argument for ‘Cheap’ Sex
“When sex is dirt cheap, we’re much more likely to go at it like rabbits. Couple O has been together for 15 years and has a great sex life. They keep it affordable. If they’re tired, they make it quick. Maybe they don’t even bother to take their shirts off.”
It’s a Deal: 20% Off All Rite Aid Brand Products
All Rite Aid brand products are now being sold for 20% off—in store or online, with no coupons or coupon codes required. It is unclear when the promotions will expire.
Trade In & Upgrade: How Buying a Cell Phone Is Like Visiting a Car Dealership
When buying a new car, trading in an old one is often part of the deal. Now, when consumers feel the need to upgrade their cell phones, it’s easy to trade in or sell their old handsets at the same store where they’re making their new purchase—including retailers like Kmart, Target, Office Depot, and RadioShack.
Does the turmoil in Egypt threaten the global recovery?
At first glance, the upheaval on the Nile might seem far removed from the world of Wall Street and Main Street. Egypt is not a major participant in global manufacturing networks, nor is Cairo a significant financial hub. But Egypt’s political crisis could have implications for the global economy nevertheless. That’s because the …
‘Payment Due’ for a Debt You’re Not Required to Pay Off
Why would a bank contact a customer about credit card debt that’s 10 years old—long past the statute of limitations allowing lenders to sue in order to collect?
It’s a Deal: $75 Worth of Wine for $35
During a special promotion with group-buying site BuyWithMe, a $75 voucher for the wine-selling service WineDreamer.com is available for only $35—a discount of more than 50%. Vouchers are available through February 3, and can be used for wine-club membership, shipping, or any other wine orders. Vouchers must be used by April 28, 2011.
59 Billion Reasons Not to Invest in the Airline Industry
Vision Air is landing in a business where profits are often delayed (Photo: Yuri Gripas/REUTERS)
Next March, the airline industry will have a new arrival: Vision Air, which calls itself the “nation’s newest big jet, low-cost carrier,” will fly to currently underserved southeastern cities (Asheville, N.C, St. Petersburg, Fl., …
Big-Box Banking: Why the Unbanked Are Cashing Checks at Walmart
Walmart, Kmart, and Best Buy are among the big retailers offering customers what are known as “alternative financial services”—allowing consumers to cash checks, pay utility bills, and transfer money without a traditional bank account. And hey, while consumers are in the store cashing a check, it might be possible they’ll be tempted …