My grandmother is getting older. A combination of age and the effects of a life spent working hard have bestowed her with arthritis and bad joints. Because of this and other assorted health issues, Gram doesn’t get out a whole lot. She’s fine to take a quick trip to the grocery store for essentials, but …
Buying a computer or some other big ticket item? Find out if you need to buy extended warranty coverage for it. As I was standing at the counter at Best Buy last summer getting ready to buy a shiny, new laptop, the salesperson asked if I wanted the extended warranty. I asked what the warranty …
Check out my Wesabe review! In my own quest for achieving financial security, I stumbled across a very interesting free online money management tool called Wesabe. Founded in 2005 and recently redesigned, Wesabe offers strong financial planning tools, as well as a very active community of people looking to help each other reach their financial …
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Want to know how to handle store returns? Here’s how to return store merchandise without fuss, along with some basic shopping tips to live by. I am notorious for avoiding store returns; I don’t usually return purchases that don’t live up to my expectations. A dear friend used to scold me for it, but it …
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Some consumer safety tips for the holidays. In the last year or so, it seems that there has been a barrage of news about products we use every day having the potential to cause us great harm. From lead paint on toys to toxic pet food to BPA in our water bottles, the headlines are …
Got debt? The holidays may be prime time for accumulating extra credit card debt, but here are ways to eliminate it quickly. Uh oh! You did it, didn’t you? You used your credit cards to finance your holiday shopping! I’ll save the scolding, and instead advise you to bite the bullet and get rid of …
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You don’t have to pay full price for gift certificates and cards. We’ll show you where to find bargain gift cards for your giving needs! Photo by Descending Ashtray This holiday season, I fully intend to do the vast majority of my gift shopping online for no other reason than to protect my own sanity. …
The shopping season is nigh and the layaway plan is making a comeback. But here’s why you should avoid signing such a contract. Photo by SanJose.com. The season of excess is nearly here! For many of us, the holidays mean too much of everything. Too much stress, too much anxiety, too many parties, too many …