“I’m always confused when people rave about how much they ‘save’ at warehouse club stores. In my experience, I can’t get out of Costco or Wal-Mart for under $200. You want to talk savings? Try going in without your wallet.”
What Kind of Consumer Are You?
Depending on how you feel about luxury brands and “status” goods, you might be categorized as a Patrician or a Parvenu. But, if you read this blog regularly, you’re probably a Proletarian—which doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not rich.
It’s a Deal: Backpacks for $0 from Staples
Backpacks and messenger bags are available for free from Staples. Follow this dealnews link to get a mail-in rebate that’ll cover the full cost of a backpack from manufacturers such as High Sierra and Jansport. The offer is available for orders made by July 31. Free shipping is possible too.
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Desperate Economic Times Call for … Desperately Crazy Measures?
Facing foreclosure, one man bulldozed his entire home, while another thought the best means of catching up with the mortgage payments was to set his car on fire. Here’s a roundup of people who have been pushed to the brink by awful financial situations—and who also may have had a few screws loose long before the economy tanked.
How Much Will The Economy Slow?
Amidst all the great earnings reports coming from U.S. companies this week there is disquieting talk of a real slowdown ahead in the economy. I was reminded of it Tuesday morning when PIMCO’s Mohamed El-Erian stated on Bloomberg TV that the indicators his firm watches most closely (and presumably trusts the most) show that “the economy …
Economic Statistics to Keep You Up at Night
Numbers reveal rises in evictions and “economically insecure” Americans, the disturbingly small percentage of consumers who are actually able to understand their credit card agreements, and how the poor subsidize the credit card reward programs enjoyed by the rich. Come to think of it, those last two might be somehow related.
It’s a Deal: All Suits 70% Off at Jos. A. Bank
All Jos. A. Bank suits are marked down by 70% if purchased online by Tuesday, July 27—and all other merchandise is being discounted by 50% for online purchases.
Cheapskate Wisdom from … Barack Obama (on Teaching Kids about Money)
“So many of the problems that we see had to do with the fact that just basic calculations about compound interest and — and what that means, you know, kids aren’t taught that. And so what I’m doing now with Malia and Sasha is, you know, they’re getting an allowance. They’re starting to get old enough where they may be able to earn some …
Is the euro crisis over?
It is remarkable how sentiment has turned around on Europe from where we were less than three months ago. Back then, the euro was tanking, fears were escalating that the continent would suffer a series of sovereign debt defaults, and financial contagion raged out of control. My how things have changed. The governments of Spain and …
Want to Keep More of Your Money? Here’s What Not to Do
Here are nine scenarios in which it’s easy to overpay, get scammed, or come out on the losing end of negotiations.
Can Stock Market’s Summer Rally Persist?
The stock market is defying doomsayers and showing a good bit of resiliency over the past week. True, it’s on low volume but the market is climbing nonetheless, rising 3.5% last week and then up about 1% on Monday. The Wall Street Journal even trumpeted the fact that the Dow is now in the black for the year–not sure whether this news
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If You’re Not Already Looking for a Job Now, You Probably Will Be Soon
A new survey says that 34% of employed Americans plan on looking for a new job once the economy improves. Add to that the huge numbers of unemployed who are already looking for jobs—and probably will still be looking for jobs by the time the economy gets better—and what we’re looking at is an unstable onslaught of job hunting, …