By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 8:50AM Thursday April 18, 2013
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Every year, laptops go missing by the millions. Because they're
small and highly portable (natch), they're easy pickings for
thieves. I have several friends and family members whose homes were
robbed, and every one of them lost at least one laptop. Talk about
a rotten day.
However, while stolen TVs and jewelry can't call for help, laptops
can--if you stock them with theft-recovery software. And by all
accounts your best option is Absolute Software's LoJack for
Laptops.
It's not what I would call a super-cheap solution, but at least
there's a deal to be had:
Buy one LoJack subscription, get a second for 50
percent off.
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By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 11:00AM Wednesday April 17, 2013
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Earth Day is right around the corner. Whether your composting, living off the grid or using environmentally friendly cleaning products, you'll be reducing your carbon footprint and saving money all at the same time.
The truth is that if we don't take care of the environment, there are harsh consequences that we must face. The air quality will worsen over time (
which it already has), our food supply would die and either we won't have water to drink or the water will be heavily polluted.
If you've been having a tough time making the transition to a greener lifestyle, let money be your motivation. Making green choices will help you save money in the long run and will also help contribute to a healthier lifestyle. We have 4 ways that will help you get started on becoming eco-friendly:
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By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 6:00AM Wednesday April 17, 2013
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Now that tax day is over and done with, we can finally focus on things less stressful. If you're one of the lucky ones that got a return, you'll be able to put it to good use. Whether it's planning for that family trip to the big islands of Hawaii or use it to pay down credit card debt, you'll be happier mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and yes, financially.
For those of us that had to pay Uncle Sam, I guess the good news is that we probably made a lot more than we expected. Although it hurts to pay out (
I feel you), you can use this year's tax return as a general guideline to help you plan for next year's tax day and hopefully get a return.
Whether you got money from the IRS or gave money to them, I've got this week's top 5 deals for you (
every little bit helps):
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 9:08AM Monday April 15, 2013
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Earth Day is coming up on April 22, so what better way to celebrate it than by going green while saving some green at the same time? A lot of people think that it takes a lot of money in order to help save the planet, when in fact it's quite the opposite. Here are a couple of things you can start doing today that will help you save the planet while saving some moolah.
1. Get an electric lawnmower. Spring is here and it's time to cut the grass! If you're needing a new lawnmower, go for the electric version so that you don't need to use gasoline to power it. It's a great way to save some money and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time!
2. Make your own laundry detergent. Making your own laundry detergent takes about 20 minutes to do, and it will save you a whole lot of cash! Seriously, I mean...like a lot of cash. I make my own laundry detergent and it costs me about .02 cents per load (get the ingredients on sale!). Check out these
homemade laundry detergent recipes. They are eco-friendly and economical!
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By SavingByDesignDealPro(view all posts by SavingByDesign)
at 7:00AM Monday April 15, 2013
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What special plans do you have for Earth week? It's a great time to teach the kids about taking care of our planet, creating a recycling program for your home, or making a plan to help your household save energy. Best of all, none of these ideas cost you any money…in fact most of them will actually help you save money while saving our planet.
My family will be spending Earth week outdoors getting our yard ready for the warm weather ahead. The blustery winter brings lots of leaves, branches, and twigs that need to be cleaned up (they'll be headed to our compost pile as you'll see below) and the kids love to explore while we are doing so. What a better way to celebrate the Earth than being outside and enjoying it!
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 1:30PM Friday April 12, 2013
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Our Twitter parties are always hoppin' with fun people, good times, fabulous prizes and lots of amazing tips from tweeters that join in the conversation. This past week we discussed #FamilySavings and ways to have fun with the family without spending a whole lot.
Check out the tips from Twitter party goers, and make sure you join us at our next Twitter party! We always learn so much!
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By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 6:00AM Wednesday April 10, 2013
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Tax time! If you haven't done your taxes, what are you waiting for? Perhaps, a killer deal? I actually have a couple of those waiting for you below.
While I'm not trying to stress you out, you're only 6 days away from the deadline. Stop procrastinating and get yourself to file because after it's said and done, you'll feel so much lighter for doing it, even if you owe money (
well, I did).
Unlike me, I hope you get some money back from Uncle Sam! It's like Christmas all over again and think about all the things you could do with that extra money.
To jump start your tax filing duties, I've got 5 great deals that will get you going:
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 9:30AM Monday April 8, 2013
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Spring Break is happening over the next couple of weeks around the country, and it's unfortunate that a lot of us probably won't be heading down the beach for a vacation. More than likely, we'll be entertaining little ones all week and it will feel like anything but a "break."
Here are a few tips for frugal activities you can plan with the kids this week to keep them entertained.
1. Get a City Pass to see the local attractions. Depending on your city, you can save as much as 52% by purchasing a City Pass to see local hot spots. For example, in Atlanta you can see 5 of the big attractions (World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Studio, Zoo Atlanta or Atlanta History Center, and Fernbank Museum or High Museum of Art).
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By iamthatladyDealPro(view all posts by iamthatlady)
at 6:30AM Monday April 8, 2013
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As the mother of three children with a fourth child on the way, I have learned many
ways to save on a family vacation. With the end of school approaching in a couple
of months, it is time to start thinking ahead to your summer plans. Here are 6 tips
on how we save thousands of dollars on our summer vacations each year.
1. Vacation during the off peak months. Find the off-peak months of your
vacation destination. This will give you the off peak rates which can be
thousands of dollars less than even the week before
.
2. Rent a house instead of a hotel. We like to rent a vacation house right on
the beach, we use the beach for FREE entertainment all week and save a lot
of money by not going out to eat every meal. You can also invite another
family to attend and split the cost of the rental.
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By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 6:00AM Wednesday April 3, 2013
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It's finally April and as the corporate world puts it, we are now in Q2, the second quarter of our fiscal year. If you haven't done your taxes yet, you have exactly 12 days to do it!
If you've done your taxes and you got money back from Uncle Sam, it's a great time to take advantage of the incredible deals that retailers are releasing from now until Tax Day. With that said, here are the top 5 deals for this week:
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 9:00AM Monday April 1, 2013
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In celebration of
#HolidApril, we're talking all day about how you can save money for the holidays. Every year the holiday shopping season seems to start earlier and earlier, so we might as well start out in April! One of the best ways to save money is by planning ahead.
Getting started in April means more time to plan, save money and have an amazing holiday this year! Here are a few tips to get you saving money for the holidays.
1. Get a piece of paper, the note app on your phone, Word document, Excel spreadsheet....whatever helps you get organized and make a list of the people you want to buy gifts for this year. Whether you only shop for five people or 200, it's best to have your list when getting organized and planning out your shopping strategy.
2. Once you have your list of people, start writing down some ideas of what each person likes or would like. Once you have this, the rest is a piece of Christmas Cake!
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 7:00AM Monday April 1, 2013
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Today marks the first ever annual HolidApril. Now the holiday season starts even sooner, and that means more deals for you! We've heard about the couple camped out at Best Buy already, and if you don't hurry, you'll miss out on all the deals!
Our Dealpros chimed in with their thoughts about this holiday season, as did our very own Savings.com President.
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