All U.S. locations of the secondhand store chain Savers are selling all clothes, shoes, and accessories for half off on Memorial Day, May 31. Find a Savers store near you here.
Now If Only Free Beer Day Was Coming Up Too …
Well then the gods would truly be smiling on Homer Simpsons everywhere. As things stand, upcoming faux holidays with free donut and free ice cream giveaways will have to suffice.
The Simple Way to Extend the Life of Your Appliances
The added expense is only one reason that no one likes having to regularly replace their dishwasher, refrigerator, air-conditioner, and any other appliance. So how do you make your appliances last longer?
Does more immigration mean less crime?
Brace yourself for the backlash. University of Colorado sociologist Tim Wadsworth has a study out in Social Science Quarterly suggesting that more immigration leads to less crime. During the 1990s, the incidence of serious crime dropped in many places in the U.S.—but fastest in the cities with the largest increase in immigrants. That …
It’s a Deal: Free Breakfast at IKEA this Weekend
From May 29 to 31, each IKEA customer receives a small breakfast meal and a cup of coffee for free. Check out details about the freebie and other special offers here.
Why You Should Take Money Advice from People Who Are Bad with Money
A disproportionate number of the personal finance bloggers out there seem to have a history of being bad with money. They are currently deeply in debt, or were so not long ago. Does this seem odd?
Let Someone Else Figure Out Which Pay-TV Option Is Right for You
BillShrink made its name by offering services that help consumers to choose cell-phone plans (there are something like 10 million possibilities, absurdly enough) and decipher credit card legislation. Now, the website introduces a free search engine that’ll help you pick the most cost-effective pay-TV package.
A feel-good moment with hedge funds
Is it wrong to be relieved that some white-collar crime is still old-fashioned and easy to understand?
Today authorities arrested two people charged with trying to sell information about upcoming Disney earnings to hedge funds. According to the SEC complaint, Bonnie Jean Hoxie, an assistant to a Disney executive (who Dow Jones …
True Sports Fans Eat their Team’s Logos
My those Celtics taste delicious! At long last you can get toast and pizza with the logos of NBA teams on them. And you’ll pay extra for the privilege.
It’s a Deal: 15% Off at Overstock.com
Follow this dealnews link to get an extra 15% off the already-discounted merchandise at Overstock.com. No minimum purchase required. Shipping costs $2.95 no matter what the order.
Bad at Math? You’re More Likely to Default on Your Mortgage
Sounds pretty darn logical, doesn’t it? One study shows that 20% of subprime borrowers who are bad with numbers were in foreclosure, compared to just 5% of subprime borrowers who scored high on financial literacy tests. As for the banks and agents who agreed to lend money for these subprime mortgages in the first place, it is unclear how …
Stuff, Spent, Bottled and Sold: Notable New Books
Four new books explore why consumers do what they do—even when they know it’s unhealthy, unsanitary, and/or obviously bad for their finances.