By Yasarh(view all posts by Yasarh)
at 10:54AM Thursday February 4, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
This week sees the return of the Yasar and Guy show. Your dynamic duo of gaming greatness is back again. This time we took a trip down to our local
Gamestop to find out the best ways for you, our fellow gamers, to save on your next video game purchase. We were also looking to wow them with promises of fame and stardom via our
Flip Camera video upload. Basically we wanted free swag for adding some customer and employee mugs and soundbytes to the blog.
Guess what? They said no.
Can you believe it geeknation? Actually, there is some policy in effect, to deter theft we were told, that prohibits in-store filming. All very hush-hush, mandated from corporate type stuff.
Fear not, your agents of cool were not deterred. We interviewed __________ (
name withheld to protect the guilty) at Gamestop anyway, sans camera.
He spilled the beans on the ways they look to help gamers save.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 11:03AM Wednesday February 3, 2010
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Stuff We Like
This year the Grammys brought a slew of fresh ideas to the forefront. Of course I'm not talking about the music
(I think we're all pretty familiar with Taylor Swift and Beyonce by now), I'm talking about the hot beauty looks on the red carpet. I staked out the celebs and profiled the best beauty combos.
You can steal these looks on a shoestring with
hot coupons, too.
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By HSimas(view all posts by HSimas)
at 10:13AM Tuesday February 2, 2010
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Holidays
I hope you all enjoyed last week's guest
blog and video by DealPro Todd Singleton, aka
FoodieDaddy. I know I loved watching it. Everyone I know who cooks even a little bit assured me that the recipe he shared for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for two is very do-able. They all can't wait to try it.
But what about the rest of us? What about the complete non-cooks? The people whose idea of a nice home cooked meal involves boiling water and a nice jar of Prego? The people who don't know what blanching or braising means, but know that it sounds very unpleasant?
What do we do?
Fear not, my fellow cooking simpletons. Have I got a video for you!
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By Dealman(view all posts by Dealman)
at 12:35PM Monday February 1, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
Last week, I wrote a post about how couples can best
deal with money in the relationship. It began by citing the fact that money difficulties are a more-common source of friction in couples than something like adultery--because every last person has to deal with money, but not everyone will have an affair. Well, how about if you combine the two? Frugal Dad recently had a great post about how "
financial infidelity" can be as damaging to a relationship as a full-blown affair.
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By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 8:41AM Sunday January 31, 2010
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Newsworthy
After playing Charlie Sheen's love interest on "Two and A Half Men," you'd think Jennifer Taylor would be hooked on gossip, but you couldn't be further from the truth. "
I don't really read magazines or follow up on people," the beautiful 37-year-old said in a recent interview for EcoStiletto. "
I'm too busy for that."
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 1:42PM Friday January 29, 2010
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Polls/Quizzes
In our never-ending attempt to get to know our Savings.com Community better, we've offered up a variety of interesting polls and quizzes. A couple of weeks ago readers had the chance to test their
money etiquette skills. We've explored
saving strategies,
saving styles and
saving sins.
If you haven't had the chance to take these quizzes, take 'em now! It's not just a way for us to get to know you better--but an opportunity for YOU to get to know you better as well. And it's fun!
This week's quiz was inspired by the imminent return of one of my favorite shows, LOST. A show where the fan base is so rabidly dedicated to watching, re-watching, dissecting and discussing its every moment that the President of the United States preempted his State of the Union address just so it wouldn't interfere with the LOST season premiere.
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By GuyCopes(view all posts by GuyCopes)
at 12:35PM Wednesday January 27, 2010
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Newsworthy
Everyone is talking about it. Even
Doonesbury cartoons can't avoid the 500 pound gorilla in the room.
Apple has just released views, news, and a full-on media info blast detailing their new tablet computer, the iPad.
In a word...WOW!
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By FoodieDaddy(view all posts by FoodieDaddy)
at 10:36AM Tuesday January 26, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
If you're needing to do Valentine's Day on a budget, then you're probably skipping dinner out. After all, a nice meal with drinks, tax and tip really adds up. But staying in doesn't have to mean scrimping on a romantic dinner.
Go ahead. Be a cheap date.
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By Dealman(view all posts by Dealman)
at 11:25AM Monday January 25, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
Did you know that money is one of the top reasons for marital splits? You'd think it might be something like infidelity, but when you think about it, not everyone deals with adultery, but everyone has to deal with money. Even if you've got a lot of money, it can still lead to strife. As they say, "
More money, more problems." Though everyone would like to be rich, it also offers more complications - more investments, more assets, more ways to spend. If you're close to broke, there's no doubt that this can create serious strain on a relationship.
Valentine's Day is on the way and this seems like a good time to talk about the elephant in the room for many couples. If you've got money troubles, a box of chocolates probably isn't enough to heal that rift. You've got to take on these issues head on.
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By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 8:24AM Sunday January 24, 2010
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Shop Smarter
We've all heard about the health and beauty connection, but never before have we seen as much leap-frogging between the two industries--probably because this market is expected to reach $6 billion in 2010, according to a recent study on Research and Markets. Why the crossover? Think on this: The study cited more than half of European and U.S. consumers said that they "consciously acted upon the link between diet and appearance," yet 78% of them believed "
claims by cosmetic and toiletries companies are often exaggerated." What's a beauty product developer to do?
Perhaps take a look at some tried-and-true health and lifestyle trends and think about incorporating them into a product or two.
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 11:22AM Friday January 22, 2010
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Polls/Quizzes
Recently Henry (
aka "Dealman") posted a list of
ten financial resolutions for 2010. While health-related goals (
lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier) usually top people's New Year's resolution lists, the current economic struggles have more people interested in
resolving to better manage their finances this year according to a recent post over at Consumer Reports.
How about you? Did money issues affect your 2010 New Year's resolutions?
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By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 3:20PM Wednesday January 20, 2010
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Holidays
Valentine's Day is the time for showing your special someone that your one and only...by giving them a cliche gift? Flowers, candy, lingerie...I think we can do better, don't you? This is the love of your life we're talking about here! Woo your dearest with something that shows you care, not something that shows you ran to the drugstore on the way to your date. (
Ooh. A box of chocolate with Sesame Street characters on it. What every girl dreams of!)
Here are a few Do's and Don'ts for your Valentine's Day gift hunting. Most of my suggestions are for beauty products, of course: they don't come in sizes, they're fat free, and--unlike a stuffed animal--you actually use them.
Scroll down to find a gallant gift for every situation--and savings to boot!
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 1:59PM Tuesday January 19, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
Thanks to the over $300 billion dollar pharmaceutical industry, it's little wonder that many Americans think the cure to whatever ails them can be found in a magic pill.
Erectile disorder? Try some Viagra or Cialis. Depressed? There's Zoloft and Prozac. Arthritis, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can all be alleviated thanks to the wonders of modern medicine. And given that we are currently in the thick of cold and flu season, many folks believe the cure to their sneezing, sniffling and aches and pains is just a mere doctor's prescription away.
But not so fast! Not only will that antibiotic prescription take an unnecessary bite out of your bank account, but it has more dire ramifications.
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By leo.shumacher(view all posts by leo.shumacher)
at 3:32PM Monday January 18, 2010
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Newsworthy
A devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake has caused unimaginable
destruction, death and suffering in Haiti. Tens of thousands
have been killed and hundreds of thousands left homeless.
Many want to assist with the relief effort, and this is a critical
time to show solidarity and aid the devastated island nation.
#1 Donate $5 and Get a Free Round-trip Flight!*
Donate $5 or more to one of three relief organizations,
and get free 5,000 miles on Spirit Airlines. Hurry, offers
expires January 18th! Donate and see details through this
link: http://marketing.spiritair.com/haitirelief/.
#2 Receive 3 Free Round-Trip Flights and $75 Goes Toward
Haiti Relief! *
Apply for the Spirit Airlines credit card, and after
your first purchase you will receive 15,000 bonus
miles
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By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 9:24AM Sunday January 17, 2010
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Shop Smarter
In flu season, even
sustainabullies stock up on chemical antibacterials. Yes, they kill germs, but a new definitive study proves that these and other disinfectants do more harm than good. National environmental health group
Women's Voices for the Earth analyzed more than 40 peer-reviewed reports and scientific studies and found that widely used chemicals such as Triclosan and Triclocarban, commonly found in antibacterial soaps, wipes and gels, can cause chronic illnesses and conditions such as asthma. The overuse of these antimicrobial chemicals has also been linked to the creation of "superbugs" that are resistant to the very antimicrobials designed to eradicate them.
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By Yasarh(view all posts by Yasarh)
at 12:26PM Thursday January 14, 2010
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Stuff We Like
Ever wish you could run up the wall of a building, run across the roof,
jump to the next roof, and just roll onto the ground? Don't lie, I know
you have (
I know I certainly have!). The Washington Post recently
posted an article on a
40 year old man who has taken up parkour after watching the opening sequence in Casino Royale.
It got me wondering how one would even begin to learn a sport like this
so I did some research and I'm going to let you know exactly how you
can get started.
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By coupiedoll(view all posts by coupiedoll)
at 3:58PM Wednesday January 13, 2010
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Shop Smarter
Okay, I'll admit, I'm a bit of an awards show junkie, so I'm excited. Awards season has officially begun! And this Sunday I am getting dolled up, planning on sipping champagne, and betting on fashion faux-pas and win-wins with some friends as we plop down for a Golden Globes 2010 fashion and fun extravaganza. Not only are the Globes an interesting primer to Oscar season, but also to fashion season.
While it always takes a bit of time for red carpet glam to trickle down in an affordable form for the masses, that doesn't mean you can't still get in on the red carpet fun. Check out these red carpet predictions and how to easily adapt these looks of your own for your every day life.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 10:38AM Wednesday January 13, 2010
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Shop Smarter
Look, you're a busy lady. Right now, while reading this blog, you're also checking your email, trading stocks, watching GMA and making toast. You know how to multitask--shouldn't your beauty products do the same? Here are a few fun, affordable multitasking must-haves that promise to do double duty- at least. Find a few price points to suit every pocketbook/gym bag/briefcase combo. Even if a little pricier, multi-use beauty buys are still a better value.
Read on!
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 3:25PM Tuesday January 12, 2010
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Money Saving Tips
In a NY Times article, Jane Brody outlines some
healthy aging tips--which, as it turns out, can also save you money as well as extend your lifespan.
Yes, the Fountain of Youth isn't found in a magic pill or even a daily swig of
Monavie. So put down your credit card and stock up your shopping cart with items that can help live a longer, healthier life.
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By HSimas(view all posts by HSimas)
at 1:34PM Tuesday January 12, 2010
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Holidays
You heard me right. Sure, it may seem like the holidays just ended. But we've got another biggie right around the corner. Valentine's Day is just a month away, and unless your plan is to stop by the grocery store for a refrigerated bouquet and a Whitman's Sampler the day of, you better get cracking. Especially if your surprise for that special someone includes travel.
Check out my list of Valentine Travel Destinations. They may not read like the most original choices in the world. But trust me, fellas--this stuff does not get old.
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 2:42PM Friday January 8, 2010
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Loose Change
A while ago Sare (
aka WiscoVixen) wrote about the proposed tax the state of California was considering levying on
medical marijuana. This type of levy--known as a "sin tax" because it's added to products or services seen as "vices"--such as cigarettes, alcohol and gambling--is gaining more popularity as lawmakers seek necessary revenue in economically-challenged times.
In addition to marijuana, there have been proposals for sin taxes on soft drinks and
junk food cosmetic procedures (
known as the "
bo-tax") and even
tanning salons!
It's doubtful that sin taxes will change behavior--but if taxing human foibles helps the economy, then let's consider what other sins might make for great revenue generators. I asked my co-workers at
Savings.com for their input.
Here's what they came up with:
(
Note: The opinions (or attempts at humor) expressed below are that of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of Savings.com...)
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By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 1:31PM Wednesday January 6, 2010
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Stuff We Like
Summer on the Jersey Shore may be long over, but you wouldn't know it to look at the ratings of MTV's "
Jersey Shore." In just a few short weeks, the show has become a pop culture phenomenon. After seeing this recent
In Touch article, I thought I would put together a few tips for good looking guys and girls on looking tan, gelled, and otherwise Jersey-licious.
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By GuyCopes(view all posts by GuyCopes)
at 3:49PM Tuesday January 5, 2010
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Newsworthy
Let's face it folks, air travel just isn't what it used to be. The pleasure trip to exotic locales or the always exciting family trek from Boston to the Jersey Shore has become more hassle than getaway over the last few years. Unless you pay through the nose for first class seats, most airlines, in an effort to cut costs, treat regular passengers like we're riding steerage on the Titanic. Some of the joys of air travel as we know it now: the lack of meals (
unless you are willing to cough up some extra cash to choose from a list of twice frozen entrees), scarcity of blankets and pillows, extra payments for checking even one bag, waiting on the tarmac for hours while the plane finds a gate to dock into, and long lines seemingly every step of the way the moment you enter the airport.
But fear not intrepid dreamer of cloud surfing from days gone by. All is not lost. We do still have certain inalienable rights when flying the friendly skies.
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 2:04PM Tuesday January 5, 2010
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Loose Change
It's January 5th and most of you have probably already flaked on your resolution to diet and exercise Why do resolutions have to be so HARD?
Well, they don't actually. I typically resolve to not smoke in the New Year--which is easy because I'm not a smoker. Okay, that's probably cheating--but it is possible to make positive health resolutions which are easy to keep.
Check out my list of ten health-improving goals for 2010:
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