Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. restaurants are officially throwing down the gauntlet in an Angus burger faceoff with McDonald’s. And the two McDonald’s challengers are putting their money where their wide-open mouths are: Starting next month, any customer saying they prefer McDonald’s Angus offering can receive a refund on the Hardee’s or …
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What Will a Cheapskate Spend Good Money On? Part VII
Even a cheapskate has to spend money sometimes. I’ve asked various frugal folks—bloggers, writers, money-saving and consumer experts—to compile a list of the products, services, experiences, and other “things” they’re willing to shell out good money on. Because if a cheapskate is willing to drop cash on something, you know it’s worthwhile.
It’s a Deal: Free Mochas on Mondays at McDonalds
McDonalds is giving away free McCafe Mochas today and for the next three Mondays (July 13, 20, and 27, and August 3). The promotion is valid from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one 8 oz. mocha or 7 oz. iced mocha per person. More details here.
What We’re Buying More of During the Recession
With few exceptions, people are spending less nowadays. Spending is down on everything from home improvement to organic milk to Mother’s Day gifts. So, obviously, the recession affects the way all sorts of people—such as an unemployed couple, a sports CEO, an ER doctor, and others profiled in a Time package—make decisions about how, …