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  • Best Deals in August

    8/21/10 • (0)

    The folks atFreeShipping.org have released their 2010 Best Time to Buy guide, which lists several items they say are best to purchase this month. Here are 7 products off the full list, including FreeShipping’s estimates of how much you can save.

  • 4 Money-Savings Travel Tips

    8/11/10 • (0)

    Yesterday I wrote about how new research shows leisure spending is the only category of spending to really boost our happiness levels. Today I’ve got some new ways to rethink your vacation spending and how to live it up on vacation without breaking the bank.

  • Never Pay an ATM Fee Ever Again

    8/03/10 • (0)

    This week on Moneywatch, catch my story on how to avoid paying those pesky ATM fees, from downloading new apps to your phone to knowing exactly which banks offer fee refunds. Here are some highlights.

  • Summer Vacation: 5 Tips for Trips with Friends & Family

    7/21/10 • (0)

    Vacationing with another family or a group of friends can earn you sweet savings – from group discounts to shared costs. But before committing to a week together on the beach, it’s important to make sure everyone’s on the same financial page.

  • Best Ways to Ditch Your Cell Plan

    7/20/10 • (0)

    You can usually get out of the contract if you prove you are moving away to a place where reception is poor. Joining the army and death are other permissible excuses … but those scenarios won’t work for everyone. Here a few more practical strategies for breaking up with your cell phone provider.

  • Savings Tips: Groupon, LivingSocial & More

    7/19/10 • (0)

    More and more, getting the best deal in town is thanks to the power of community. With the lightning-speed growth of social buying Web sites like Groupon, LivingSocial, SocialBuy and BuyWithMe, shoppers across the country are using online coupons to nab steep discounts.

  • Free Wifi at Starbucks Soon!

    6/29/10 • (0)

    The java giant has decided to provide free-WiFi to customers beginning July 1. Nice!
    Other big retail chains offering free wifi to customers include Panera, Cosi and McDonald’s. You can also visit OpenWiFiSpots.com for other free WiFi locations in your town.

  • Cheapest Days to Shop Online

    6/11/10 • (0)

    We already know some of the best shopping deals are found online – but what about that some days are better than others to find the steepest discounts? From sunglasses to bathing suits to handbags and menswear, ShopItToMe.com got me the inside scoop.

  • Make Money in 15 Minutes

    4/15/10 • (0)

    On Thursday I attended Real Simple Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Event at Grand Central Station to share some money-saving tips. That’s me with RS Managing Editor Kristin Van Ogtrop. (I’m the one blending in with the beige background.)

  • Couples Exchange Fewer Gifts on Valentine’s Day

    2/16/10 • (0)

    The National Retail Federation, which always offers a great pulse reading on holiday retail spending, said we spent less on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. The NRF said people spent $63.34 on gifts for their significant other or spouse, down 6 percent from $67.22 last year. I, for one, can definitely vouch for that.