By pmiller(view all posts by pmiller)
at 6:57AM Thursday August 18, 2011
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Newsworthy
By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 8:55AM Wednesday August 17, 2011
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Newsworthy
Image courtesy of DieselDemon via Flickr.Kelly Callahan obtains much of her produce in an unusual way: she
picks fruit from the yards of foreclosed homes
in her neighborhood. Callahan lives in Atlanta, which has the
16th-highest foreclosure rate in the U.S. On any given street in her
neighborhood, it's common to see several foreclosed homes--and
difficult not to notice the abundance of fruit growing on the trees outside of them.
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By psutton(view all posts by psutton)
at 6:54AM Tuesday August 16, 2011
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Money Saving Tips
Here comes a new season and with it some terrific travel opportunities. As kids head back to school, the number of people traveling declines. That's great news for those that want to take a little or big trip, because you'll pay less for your vacation. Start looking for special savings at most travel sites for autumn travel.
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By lisasaves(view all posts by lisasaves)
at 8:58AM Friday August 12, 2011
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GiveawaysStaff
What inspires you? Art, culture, friends, family? The Team here at Savings.com can definitely vow that we're inspired by ideas, creativity, and well, DEALS. Saving on a new outfit, purse or piece of jewelry can be rewarding!
Last week our friends at
Inspired Silver gave away a $50 gift card to their site. This gift card is the perfect inspiration for one to make a purchase on timeless classics and unique and modern pieces of jewelry. The plethora of shiny options can definitely be enticing! We had over 80 entries and with the help of Random.org, we have selected our shiny winner!
And the winner is...
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 11:56AM Thursday August 11, 2011
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Product Review
If you've been thinking about buying a
smartphone but don't want to get locked into a two-year contract--or pay a minimum of $60 per month for voice and data--your best option is a prepaid phone. Alas, until recently, there were very few models to choose from, and those were mostly on the low-end, underpowered side.
That all changes with the Virgin Mobile
Motorola Triumph, an
Android-powered prepaid
smartphone that's anything but entry-level. It's on the pricey side at $299.99, but you stand to save big in the long run.
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By brwood(view all posts by brwood)
at 9:56AM Tuesday August 9, 2011
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Product Review
Today, even with a debt limit deal and the plan to sic "Super Congress" on the deficit, the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a nearly 650 point nose dive. News that bad leads one to consider the old wisdom of "tending your own garden"--in my case literally. If you have been following along,
I garden partially as practice for the end of the world as we know it. When the stock market acts like it has the past two days, it seems like more than just some nightmarish fantasy.
Thankfully, the
Rapitest Mini Moisture Tester by Luster Leaf makes tending your garden a whole lot easier.
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By afewshortcutsDealPro(view all posts by afewshortcuts)
at 6:58AM Tuesday August 9, 2011
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DealPro Tips
This could potentially be a long story. I typically talk with my hands, so be glad that this is not a video or you would be cracking up at me.
My husband and I have never been rolling in the dough. We have struggled with finances since we got married 11 years ago. We have had our ups and downs financially, especially with 3 kids in the house. This last year we have really been working even harder to pull ourselves out of that hole.
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 7:56AM Sunday August 7, 2011
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DealPro Tips
With over $5.2 million in pledges, we've hit the first tier of our mission to save Americans $1 billion, so we've upped the ante from $5 million to $10 million. And to motivate and inspire you to set and reach your own financial goals, here are some more
Savings Pledge stories from our intrepid DealPros.
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By lisasaves(view all posts by lisasaves)
at 8:54AM Friday August 5, 2011
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GiveawaysStaff
Don't you hate it when you have those "I don't know what to wear" moments? I've heard that when a woman says this, it can be translated as: "I need to go shopping!" or "I don't have anything NEW to wear!" As for men, this phrase can be interpreted as "I don't have any clean laundry!" Whichever may be true, it's always nice to have something nice to accommodate most wardrobes. An essential accessory is shoes!
Last week our friends at
Famous Footwear gave away a $50 gift card. This gift card offered the fashion flexibility to choose some kicks for your liking! We had over 230 entries and with the help of Random.org, we have selected our gift card giveaway winner.
And the winner is...
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 11:56AM Thursday August 4, 2011
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Product Review
The
iPad alternatives are coming fast and furious these days, and one of the most intriguing by far is the
HP TouchPad.
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By jmediodia(view all posts by jmediodia)
at 11:57AM Wednesday August 3, 2011
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Shop Smarter
Just recently, the British ASA
banned two makeup ads for being too "
airbrushed." One featured Julia Roberts for the Lancome Teint Miracle foundation, and the other Christy Turlington for Maybelline's The Eraser. The ASA chief executive stated that, "
Advertisers must be able to provide appropriate material to us to demonstrate what retouching they've done in the event we question them, and they mustn't mislead… L'Oreal [the company behind both brands] didn't provide us with that evidence..." Roberts refused to have any un-retouched photos of her released (
is it really that bad?).
We always wonder if our eyelashes, lips, skin are going to look as gorgeous as those we see in magazines or TV ads. The truth is they probably won't.
Beauty ads can no doubt be deceiving so I scoured through some magazines and tested out some of the products to see how well they match up with their ads:
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 7:58AM Wednesday August 3, 2011
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Spotlight Deals
It is estimated that back-to-school spending will cost an average of $600-800 per student this year. Fortunately we're taking the sting out of school supply shopping with a one-stop source for the best
Back-to-School deals. With gas prices continuing to rise and time running out before the fall semester starts, Savings.com offers the quickest and easiest way to save money on back-to-school needs.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 12:56PM Tuesday August 2, 2011
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Money Saving Tips
Imagine this: You head out for a Saturday afternoon of fun in the sun, then come home to discover that thieves have broken into your home and made off with your stuff.
That's exactly what happened to my poor mother-in-law just a few weeks ago. Among other things, she lost two flat-screen TVs and two laptops.
Alas, there's no way for a TV to transmit its location to you and/or the police--to "phone home," as it were--but with the right software and service, a laptop can do exactly that.
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By WiscoVixen(view all posts by WiscoVixen)
at 6:56AM Tuesday August 2, 2011
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CompanyStaff
Image by laverrue via FlickrToday we're proud to announce the lucky attendees for the third annual
Save Up conference taking place October 12 - 14 in New York City. This elite group of the nation's top money saving experts will come together at this one of a kind event which offers educational workshops, dynamic speakers and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
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By Andrew-MoneyCrashersDealPro(view all posts by Andrew-MoneyCrashers)
at 6:56AM Monday August 1, 2011
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DealPro Tips
I can't remember a time with more economic uncertainty than today. The unemployment rate has not fallen as predicted, there is talk that Social Security checks won't even be sent out next month, and our country is currently in debt up to its eyeballs.
Given all the fiscal turmoil, I decided that right now is a great time to set aside as much as I can for the future. Fortunately, I am still gainfully employed and I try to live frugally. But questions still constantly gnaw at the back of my mind: Am I saving enough for my retirement? Am I saving enough for my son's education?
So for my
Savings Pledge, I decided to do something more about my concerns. I'll outline for you my new goals and how I plan to go about achieving them.
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 9:56AM Friday July 29, 2011
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DealPro Tips
We've reached almost $4.4 million dollars in pledges so far--but we're not done yet! We're on a mission to help American save one BILLION. Yup, that's a billion with a capital "B." We're doing our part by finding and posting the best deals we can find on our site and offering up lots of money saving tips here on the blog. Now it's your turn: What do you want to save for? The holidays are coming up: Do you want to put money aside so that you can afford to fulfill your kids' wishlists? Or maybe you have a more long term goal to finance your child's education.
Whatever you want to save for, we're here to help with some more
Savings Pledge stories from our DealPros to motivate and inspire you to save on the things you need so you can afford the things you want.
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By lisasaves(view all posts by lisasaves)
at 8:55AM Friday July 29, 2011
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GiveawaysStaff
Are you one of the lucky ones who wake up naturally and according to your body clock's standards every morning or are you unfortunately fighting the snoozing battle with your alarm clock? Regardless of your morning waking up routine, the Team here at Savings.com wants to make sure you start your day off right!
Last week our friends at
1-800-Baskets gave away a
Starbucks Break Time Gift Basket valued at $79.99. This aroma-filled combination of teas and coffee offers the perfect mix to add to your daily routine. We had over 250 entries and with the help of Random.org, we have selected our gift basket winner!
And the winner is...
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By Erin_HuffstetlerDealPro(view all posts by Erin_Huffstetler)
at 9:57AM Thursday July 28, 2011
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DealPro Tips
Image by skpy via FlickrMy car doesn't have satellite radio or a CD player. It doesn't have cruise control or power locks and windows either. It used to have a sun roof that you could open, but the motor died in that at least 10 years back. And the odometer…it doesn't work either. It froze at the 90,000 mark while on vacation six years ago.
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By AFrugalChickDealPro(view all posts by AFrugalChick)
at 9:56AM Wednesday July 27, 2011
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DealPro Tips
Frugal people sometimes miss the importance of the splurge. When you can buy three days worth of groceries for $5, a latte just seems like a poor investment. But if that latte becomes important enough, a frugal person will find somewhere else to squeeze out that $5.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 11:57AM Tuesday July 26, 2011
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Shop Smarter
I have a bone to pick with
Android-powered smartphones.
Tablets, too. It's a problem you don't hear about much in the mainstream press, but I'm here to tell you it's real.
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By brwood(view all posts by brwood)
at 8:56AM Tuesday July 26, 2011
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Newsworthy
Inspired by an article that P.J. O'Rourke (
the funniest conservative Republican ever) wrote for Rolling Stone magazine back in the 1990s, I decided to try my hand a balancing the federal budget. (
P.J.'s article is not online, but you can buy it as part of "Parliament of Whores" on Amazon or Google E-book)
What qualifications do I have for the job? Well, I own a calculator and have access to the internet--but most importantly all my Republican friends think I am a bleeding heart socialist and my Democrat friend think I am some sort of neo-con. Lacking any dogmatic allegiance I am free to step on everyone's toes and swing at sacred cows as if they were pinatas full of candy.
Here goes nothing...
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By JenniewithBargainBlessingsDealPro(view all posts by JenniewithBargainBlessings)
at 7:58AM Monday July 25, 2011
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DealPro Tips
I took the savings pledge last week and made a goal to save an extra $200 each week. This might seem like a lot to some, but saving money is something that I consider myself to be good at so I decided to shoot for the stars.
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 11:55AM Friday July 22, 2011
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DealPro Tips
We're up to almost $4 million in savings pledges. If you've always wanted to save up for a new car, college tuition or trip Tahiti, now is a perfect opportunity to make a commitment to reaching your goal. And to help you with your savings strategies, the Savings.com DealPros are here to help with their best tips and tricks for making the most of your money.
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By SheilaWaters(view all posts by SheilaWaters)
at 9:56AM Friday July 22, 2011
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Product Review
It seems that saving money has become as easy as standing at a
crosswalk. The GPS on your smart phone or other mobile device not
only helps you get around, but also automatically connects you to
surrounding restaurants and retail locations. And with the release
of American Express and Foursquare's new joint coupon feature, made
available by AmEx Smart Offers API technology, the savings are
practically following you.
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