By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 11:29AM Friday November 2, 2012
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(Photo courtesy of the
American Red Cross)
The disaster and devastation created by Hurricane Sandy is heartbreaking to see. Being so far away from all of the chaos can easily make us all feel really helpless. But there are things that we can do to support the victims of the hurricane that came through this past week.
Here are five ways that we can show our support and help those that are currently in the midst of the mess and ruin:
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 7:02AM Thursday October 25, 2012
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In case you missed the news, Microsoft officially launched Windows
8 today.
My thoughts? 8 ain't so great.
This is Microsoft's most dramatic Windows overhaul ever, as it
effectively replaces the interface most of us know and love (or at
least tolerate) with something completely new. Something
futuristic. Something that would look right at home on a phone or
tablet.
And there's the rub. Windows 8 was clearly built with phones
and tablets in mind--a forward-thinking move on Microsoft's part,
but not the right approach for PCs. Indeed, on a desktop or laptop
PC, the Windows 8 experience is unintuitive and frustrating.
Consequently, my advice is to steer clear of the new OS, at
least for now. Here are three reasons why:
1. You must unlearn what you have
learned.
The Windows 8 learning curve is so steep.
By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 8:43AM Tuesday October 9, 2012
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I thought the original Amazon Kindle Fire was a pretty good tablet.
It benefited from a decent, if slightly slab-like, design, a rich
ecosystem of apps and media, and, most of all, an iPad-stomping
price tag ($199, or $249 for the model with more storage.).
A year later, Amazon unveiled the
Kindle Fire
HD -- another pretty good tablet. It has a laundry list of new
and improved features that make it even more tempting, especially
considering that it still starts at $199.
But you know what? Having lived with one for the better part
of a week, I've found that the Kindle Fire HD is far from perfect.
In many respects it's one step forward, two steps back. Before you
decide to buy one for yourself, consider these five surprising
discoveries:
1.
By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 8:12AM Tuesday July 31, 2012
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(photo credit: REUTERS/Phil Noble)
While watching the
British gymnastics team win bronze yesterday, I had an epiphany. Couponing and gymnastics (
well, any Olympic sport) go hand in hand. In both of our sports, consistency is key, hard work and dedication are a must and at the end of day we both care about the bottom line.
There are 3 similarities I found specifically between the British Men's Olympic gymnastics team and couponing, but feel free to comment below with your thoughts:
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By ashleywade(view all posts by ashleywade)
at 10:58AM Wednesday July 11, 2012
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Arizona is home to many things: politically conservative laws, my grandparents, and the latest couponing scandal. This morning, three women were arrested in a
"first of its kind" case in the US, as eBay sellers that were involved in an elaborate counterfeit coupon scheme being called the largest discovered by authorities. The outcome? Stores and manufacturers lost millions of dollars, no small amount of change.
Like me, you may be left wondering, who can you trust? An increasing number of us are looking for value and savings, relying on trusted sources of deals, but wondering where the value is, if the trust is taken away. Don't let yourself be swindled.
1.
Safeguard yourself. Couponing fraud takes many different forms, and hurts everyone.Make sure you're going with a reliable source to save. One place to start is by joining our
community of DealPros, a well-known and respected group of bloggers that are not only savvy, but ethical.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 10:00AM Tuesday June 12, 2012
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 10:25AM Thursday May 31, 2012
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Want an iPhone, but don't want to get locked into a two-year
contract? Wireless carrier
Cricket just
announced plans to offer a no-contract iPhone with seriously
attractive monthly rates.
Starting June 22, you'll be able to get an 8GB iPhone 4 or 16GB
iPhone 4S without the usual two-year commitment.
What's more, Cricket offers unlimited voice minutes, texting, and
data for just $55 per month--a price that far undercuts the likes
of AT&T and Verizon.
Ready for the catch? (You knew there had to be one, right?) Because
there's no contract, the iPhones aren't subsidized in the usual
way. And because they're not subsidized, they're
pricey.
Specifically, the iPhone 4 costs $399.99, while the iPhone 4S runs
$499.99.
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By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 8:00AM Saturday April 14, 2012
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Ah, the sweet embrace of tax season. The red tape, the last-minute scrambling, the wishing that you didn't take that one freelance job that somehow means you now owe thousands more than you otherwise would have. Is it too late to register as a corporation? Also, do dogs count as dependents? What if they're especially needy, though? Are you SURE?! Fine. Note to self: obtain a child in the next fiscal year.
To take the edge off this stressful time of year, we've rounded up the best Tax Day deals and freebies we could find. Here's to an as-painless-as-possible Tax Day!
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 9:45AM Thursday April 12, 2012
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It's tax time, and that
can only mean one thing: a big, fat refund check. (Well, okay, it might mean a
big, fat payment check, in which case this is probably not the post for you.)
Sure, you could put that
extra cash in the bank. Or use it to pay bills or buy food. BO-RING! Wouldn't
you rather treat yourself to a new gadget -- especially if it's one that can
save you money, improve your health, or encourage you to read more?
I've rounded up five
way-cool gadgets that are perfect for tax-refund splurging.
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By ashleywade(view all posts by ashleywade)
at 5:11PM Friday March 9, 2012
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This year, the coupon turns 125, but we don't think that she
looks a day over 21! Our friends over at Valpak created an infographic for the
occasion, and it's chock full of coupon information. Did you know that the average
couponer saves $1,677 per year? Effective couponing can make all the difference
in your monthly grocery bill, whether you're utilizing B1G1 (that's coupon
lingo for "Buy One, Get One") deals or using a coupon every time you shop.
Some coupon fun facts for all you trivia buffs out there:
- The first coupon was created in 1887, when a businessman in
Atlanta decided to offer samples of his new cola (one more hint- it comes in a
classic red and white can).
- Coupon usage surged during The Great Depression. No
surprise there- during difficult economic times, people are all too excited to
find new ways to pinch pennies and make ends meet.
- 1/2 of all American households coupon. So if you're
suffering from some sort of coupon shame, stop! All the smart kids are doing
it.
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By benjamindsearle(view all posts by benjamindsearle)
at 9:30AM Monday February 27, 2012
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If you're one of the millions of
mobile broadband users who is on the AT&T network, then pay attention for a
moment. AT&T has announced that this week they're moving price and plan
changes into place for all their mobile data plans. They now have a 300MB per
month plan, which will set you back a cool $20, a 3GB plan for $30 a month, and
a 5GB plan that allows you to connect your computer to your phone for $50 a
month.
Now the bottom line for all of
you out there is "How does this affect me?" So I'll break it down for you. If
you're currently on the Unlimited plan that AT&T offers, you are probably
doing all right. The one caveat that AT&T has thrown out regarding that
plan is that they are going to start throttling - slowing down - data service
to the top 5% of their data users every month. That number is a variable
target, but it seems that if you're using more than about 2GB a month, you're
at least at risk.
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By pmiller(view all posts by pmiller)
at 1:45PM Monday February 20, 2012
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