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Suze Orman's Twitter Fight and Other Recent Social Media FAILs

stella.louise — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:58:00 GMT

Recently celebrity financial advisor Suze Orman launched her own prepaid debit card--which is somewhat baffling in and of itself. After all, it certainly couldn't be one of "The Nine Steps To Financial Freedom" to tie your money up in a fee-laden piece of plastic, could it?

A number of noted personal finance bloggers called the Oprah Allstar out on the move, resulting in her waging a Twitter war and calling them "idiots."

It should be noted that one of her targets was one of our favorite PF bloggers, PT Money who penned a thoughtful post on Orman's prepaid credit card entitled "What We Need from Suze Orman Instead of Another Celebrity-Endorsed Useless Prepaid Debit Card." It's too bad Orman didn't learn any lessons from the fiasco that was the Kardashian prepaid card, but if she was as smart as she appears to be in her televised personal finance advice sessions she'd listen to the voices of reason instead of calling them "idiots."

Orman has since backtracked and apologized for her Twitter rant--but the damage is done. A while back Amy posted her top ten social media savvy companies, but Orman--as well as some other brands--exemplify how NOT to handle social media.

For example, recently the restaurant Boners BBQ slammed a dissatisfied customer via their Facebook page. The issue started when the customer posted a negative review on Yelp, but instead of reaching out to her and attempting to make things right--or even learning a lesson to improve service for future customers--the owner decided to ridicule her on Facebook.

Another recent case involved a dentist who threatened legal action against a patient who posted negative reviews on Yelp and other sites. Apparently the dentist required patients to sign "privacy agreements" which prohibited them from posting complaints. The patient didn't cave and instead filed a class action suit against the dentist on behalf of all patients who had signed the agreement. And now the company which created the "privacy agreements" has decided to retire them from use.

This just goes to show that while social media can be a powerful tool in building a brand, it can also be a double-edged sword which can shred a reputation if used the wrong way.

Have you witnessed any spectacular (or notable) brand social media FAILs lately? Post them for us in the comments!Add a Comment

Infographic: The Shrinking Cost of Mobile

stella.louise — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:54:00 GMT

A show of hands, please: how many of you are giving yourself the gift of a shiny new iPhone 4S this holiday? Or perhaps a Motorola DROID 3 or Razr or Bionic, Galaxy Nexus or HTC Rezound?

Cellphone technology keeps offering gadgets that consistently up the ante for mobile communications. Remember that scene in Wall Street where Gordon Gekko calls his protege Bud while watching the sun set on the beach? Back then that was supposed to represent how Gekko's milliions enabled him to indulge in the very latest in technology. Today, it's a stark reminder of how far mobile has come from the days that only the very rich could afford to talk into a device the size of Shaquille O'Neal's high tops...

With the help of this infographic, let's take a walk down memory lane to reminisce about just how far mobile technology has come in the last 30 years--as well as predicting what to expect in the next decade.

What cellphone features do you think we can look forward to in the upcoming decade? Share your predictions in the comments!

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Twelve Days of Giveaways: Announcing the 2011 Winners!

stella.louise — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:59:00 GMT

With prize packages to appeal to any personality--from Couch Potatoes to Fitness Fanatics, Gourmets and Gourmands, Explorers, Video Gamers and more---this year's Twelve Days of Giveaways has certainly outdone itself. After thousands of entries the time has come to announce the twelve lucky winners.

And the winners are...

For the Harry Potter Prize Package (Harry Potter Deluxe Chess set and $50 Hot Topic gift card), congratulations to Savings.com member pamstams.

The winner of the Couch Potato Prize Package (LCD TV/DVD combo, $100 Bedhead Pajamas gift card and Skullcandy FIT earbuds and backpack) is BreanneT.

Getting Glam for the Holidays with the Prize Package I ($100 AllSaints gift card, $100 Ice.com gift card and $100 Shoes.com gift card) will be lucky figuringstuff.

Feathering their nest with a $250 Home Decorator's Collection gift card (plus $100 Destination Maternity gift card and Shutterfly bundle) is Savings.com member freeindeed.

Just in time for New Year's resolutions is the Fitness Fanatic Prize Package (Reebok Zig sneakers, $100 Reebok gift card and $100 Life is Good gift card) which goes to carolpie.

Cooking up a storm will be Gourmet Prize Package (KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand mixer, 15-piece Cuisinart cutlery set and $100 Cooking.com gift card) winner serenity.

Our second glamorous winner for the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package II ($100 Vera Bradley gift card, $100 Famous Footwear gift card, $100 Inspired Silver gift card and $100 BH Cosmetics gift card) is Savings.com member collifornia.

The Explorer Prize Package ($200 Lands' End gift card, $100 Magellan's gift card and Sorel Joan of Arctic boots from Rock Creek) will help lucky winner Sunnyvale to get ready to travel in 2012.

The $500 Home Depot gift card will help winner gatransfer in their DiY pursuits.

The edible wonderland that is the Gourmand Prize Package (The Fruit Company Classic Plaid Tower, 2 Dozen Swizzled Strawberries from Shari's Berries, Special Treasures Gift Basket from Cherry Moon Farms, $75 David's Cookies gift card and $50 Wine.com gift card) goes to Savings.com member plumchels.

Our third stylish winner of the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package III ($150 Bloomingdales gift card, $100 Shoemall gift card and Diamond Tennis Bracelet from Limoges Jewelry) is ConnieShelton.

And last but not least the lucky winner of the Video Gamers Prize Package (Microsoft Xbox 360 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console Bundle from MyGofer.com and Roxio Game Capture software) is rtrexel.

Congrats to our twelve lucky winners! We've sent you an email letting you know how to claim your prize. If for some reason it doesn't reach you, please email us at blog@savings.com before Thursday, December 22nd or we'll need to select another winner.

We'll resume our weekly giveaways this Friday, December 23rd so if you didn't win one of the Twelve Giveaways, you still have a chance to enter to win a fabulous prize each week here on the blog!Add a Comment

Twelve Days of Giveaways: The Video Gamer Prize Package

stella.louise — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT

It's the day twelve of our Twelve Days of Giveaways. Did we save the best until last? You be the judge...

For our Video Gamers package, our friends at MyGofer.com gave us one of this season's hot holiday gifts: a Microsoft Xbox360. Oh, but not just any Microsoft Xbox360--we've got the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console Bundle which retails for $399.99 and includes:

Customized 320 GB HDD Game Console
Two customized controllers
Copy of the standard edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game
Exclusive downloadable avatar items

We're also throwing in Game Capture Software valued at $99.99 courtesy of Roxio. (Check out Guy's review of Roxio Game Capture for more details!)

As stated in our giveaway announcement, comment on this post before the end of the day on Sunday, December 18th to be eligible to win. One entry per giveaway; one prize per winner. We'll announce the winners on Monday, December 19th.

There's still time to enter the previously announced giveaways for days 1 through 11, so don't miss your chance to win some awesome stuff like:

Day 1 - Win a Harry Potter Prize Package including Harry Potter Chess Set from Time Life and $50 Hot Topic gift card

Day 2 - Win the Couch Potato Price Package including an LCD TV/DVD combo from Kmart, $100 Bedhead Pajamas gift card and Skullcandy FIT earbuds and backpack

Day 3 - Win the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package I including a $100 AllSaints gift card, $100 Shoes.com gift card and $100 Ice.com gift card

Day 4 - Win the Nesting Package including $100 Destination Maternity gift card, $250 home Decorator's Collection gift card and Shutterfly photo book bundle

Day 5 - Win a Fitness Fanatic Prize Package including Reebok Zig sneakers, $100 Reebok gift card and $100 Life is Good gift card

Day 6 - Win a Gourmet Prize Package including a KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer ($359.98 value), Cuisinart 15-piece cutlery set (value $199.99) and $100 Cooking.com gift card

Day 7 - Win the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package II including $100 BH Cosmetics gift card, $100 Vera Bradley gift card, $100 Inspired Silver gift card and $100 Famous Footwear gift card

Day 8 - Win an Explorer's Prize Package including a $200 Lands' End gift card, $100 Magellan's gift card and pair of Sorel Joan of Arctic boots from Rock Creek valued at $140.

Day 9 - Win a DIYer Prize Package featuring a $500 Home Depot gift card

Day 10 - Win the Gourmand Prize Package including a Classic Plaid Tower from The Fruit Company, 2 dozen swizzled strawberries from Shari's Berries, a Special Treasures gift basket from Cherry Moon Farms, a $75 gift card from David's Cookies and a $50 gift card from Wine.com

Day 11- Win the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package III including a $150 Bloomingdales gift card, $100 Shoemall gift card and a Diamond Tennis Bracelet from Limoges Jewelry.

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Twelve Days of Giveaways: The Gourmand Prize Package

stella.louise — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:57:00 GMT

One of the most popular prizes in this year's Twelve Days of Giveaways is our Gourmet package. Clearly a lot of you like to cook! But if your interests skew more towards partaking of the finished products rather than its preparation, today's prize is just for you.

For our tenth day, we proudly present the Gourmand Prize Package!

Foodies take note--this delectable grouping of goodies is sure to have you salivating in delight:

First up from our friends at The Fruit Company is their Classic Plaid Tower which retails for $79.95. This gift contains box after box of sumptuous treats: pears, apples, pistachios, wild smoked sockeye salmon and more.

1 Sea Salt Caramels 3 oz.
1 Milk Choc Covered Pear - 4 oz.
1 Pistachios - 4 oz.
1 Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon - 4 oz.
1 Honey Wheat Crackers - 3.5 oz.
1 McTavish Choc Covered Shortbread
1 Tomato & Basil Processed Cheese - 2 oz.
1 Swiss Processed Cheese - 2 oz.
3 Red D'Anjou Pear(s)
3 Comice Pear(s)
2 Pink Lady Apple(s)

If that's not enough to satiate your cravings, we've also got a Special Treasures Gift Basket retailing for $59.99 courtesy of the gift basket gurus at Cherry Moon Farms. Packed in a signature basket bestowed with a ribbon it contains the following assortment of treats:

3 oz Cinnamon Almonds
3 oz Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
3 oz Honey Roasted Peanuts
3 oz Butter Toffee Pecans
Demitasse Petit Fours
2 oz Olive Oil/Sea Salt Crackers
4 oz Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Round
2 Comice or D'Anjou Pears
2 Red Sensation Pears
4 Fuji Apples

There's nothing quite so decadent as a luscious berry dipped in chocolate and thanks to the culinary prowess of Shari's Berries, one lucky winner (although we hope you'll at least share with family and/or friends!) will have their tastebuds dazzled by two dozen gourmet dipped strawberries. Retailing at $49.97, this delightful concoction includes 8 strawberries dipped in milk chocolate with white swizzles, 8 dipped in dark chocolate with milk swizzles and 8 dipped in white chocolate with dark swizzles.

Last but not least, we have two gift cards so that you can indulge in the edible treat of your choice. You've no doubt heard of milk and cookies--well, how about wine and cookies? Wine.com, the number one online wine store since 1998, has provided us with a $50 gift card to give away. Whether you want to pick up a couple of bottles of Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 or grab a bottle of bubbly for New Year's Eve or send a wine gift basket to a friend, you'll find a fine selection at Wine.com.

And because cookies go with everything, we also have a $75 gift card from our friends at David's Cookies. You can choose from a variety of flavors including Sugar, Double Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter with Reese's Chips, Oatmeal Raisin and more. Go wild and get an assortment or choose one of their other delicious options like brownies or cheesecake.

As stated in our giveaway announcement (which links to all 12 giveaways), comment on this post before the end of the day on December 18th to be eligible to win. One entry per giveaway; one prize per winner. We'll announce the winners on Monday, December 19th.

There's still time to enter the previously announced giveaways for days 1 through 9, so don't miss your chance to win some awesome stuff! Check in tomorrow to see what other fun prizes we have in store for you on the ninth day of giveaways.

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Twelve Days of Giveaways: The Explorer's Prize Package

stella.louise — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:56:00 GMT

We're down to the last five prize packages for our twelve days of giveaways and you'll won't want to miss a single post this week as we've definitely saved some of the best for last.

Today's package should delight the intrepid among you--or inspire the explorer within you. First off, the good people of Lands' End have given us a $200 gift card to add to this package. In addition to classically styled apparel, swimwear and outerwear, Lands' End carries high quality luggage, backpacks and duffel bags and toiletry and travel kits. (They're also having an awesome sale where you can get 40% off one item today and free shipping if your order if $50 or more.)

If that's not enough to help you gear up for your next adventure, we have a $100 gift card from our friends at Magellan's that you can use to stock up on unique and useful travel products.

Last but not least, Rock Creek is making sure that if your travels take you to the frozen tundra (or anywhere cold and snowy), your feet won't get frostbitten with a pair of Joan of Arctic boots by Sorel. Made of suede leather topped with a faux fur cuff, these boots are as stylish as they are functional and have a retail value of $140.

As stated in our giveaway announcement (which links to all 12 giveaways), comment on this post before the end of the day on December 18th to be eligible to win. One entry per giveaway; one prize per winner. We'll announce the winners on Monday, December 19th.

There's still time to enter the previously announced giveaways for days 1 through 7, so don't miss your chance to win some awesome stuff! Check in tomorrow to see what other fun prizes we have in store for you on the ninth day of giveaways.

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Twelve Days of Giveaways: Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package II

stella.louise — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT

Is your closet looking a little dreary? Do you worry each time you step out in public that Stacy and Clinton of What Not to Wear have you in their cross-hairs? Have you resolved to make 2012 the year of a fab new improved you?

Well read on 'cuz day seven of our Twelve Days of Giveaways has what you need to give your tired style a much needed boost:

For day three of the giveaways we posted a prize package consisting of a trio of fashionable gift cards, but if that's not enough glamour to go around we have yet another style-savvy prize for you:

First up is a $100 gift card thanks to the fabulous folks at BH Cosmetics. Choose from a plethora of palettes, a bevy of brushes and eyeshadows in every shade of the rainbow! Affordably priced, you'll be able to not only indulge your own cosmetic junkie, but stock up on gifts for friends and family as well.

We've also got a $100 worth of gift card from Inspired Silver so you can adorn yourself accordingly. Rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more most of which is quality 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish that replicates the "Red Carpet" style.

Bright popping prints are the mainstay of popular retailer Vera Bradley and they've graciously agreed to add a little color to our winner's life with the contribution of a $100 gift card to their site. Use it to purchase a signature handbag, purse or tote--or one of the many other styles available.

And once again we would be remiss if we didn't make sure you were properly outfitted from head to toe--so our friends at Famous Footwear have given us a $100 gift card so that you can step out style in a new pair of shoes.

As stated in our giveaway announcement (which links to all 12 giveaways), comment on this post before the end of the day on December 18th to be eligible to win. One entry per giveaway; one prize per winner. We'll announce the winners on Monday, December 19th.

There's still time to enter the previously announced days 1 through 6 giveaways, so don't miss your chance to win some awesome stuff! Check in ton Monday to see what other fun prizes we have in store for you on the eighth day of giveaways.

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Twelve Days of Giveaways: The Fitness Fanatic Prize Package

stella.louise — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:57:00 GMT

In day five of our Twelve Days of Giveaways we have a prize package fit for a fitness buff--or for someone who's planning to be more active as part of their 2012 resolutions. Given that a previous giveaway was geared towards couch potatoes, it's only right that we offer something up for the opposite end of the spectrum.

First up, our friends at Reebok are offering a pair of their popular Zig shoes (winner can choose size/color/style with the exception of the Zig Classic Cliffhanger Boots) which have an average retail value of $99.99. The unique designed sole of these shoes provide the perfect balance of cushioning and energy efficiency!

But that's not all: the generous folks at Reebok have added in a $100 gift card for their site to sweeten the pot. You can get yourself some rockin' new workout wear so that the rest of you looks a fabulous as your feet will in your new Zigs.

The lucky winner of this prize package will also receive a $100 gift card courtesy of Life is Good with which they can purchase some upbeat and motivational gear: t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, bottoms and more.

As stated in our giveaway announcement, comment on this post before the end of the day on December 18th to be eligible to win. One entry per giveaway; one prize per winner. We'll announce the winners on Monday, December 19th.

Check in tomorrow to see what other goodies we have for you in our day six giveaway. And if you haven't done so yet, make sure you check out and enter days one through four of our Twelve Days of Giveaways

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Twelve Days of Giveaways: Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package I

stella.louise — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:57:00 GMT

For many of us the holiday season is a time of parties. And, of course, parties mean dressing up. For day three of the Twelve Days of Giveaways, we have a prize package that will help you add some festive flair to your wardrobe.

First we have a $100 gift card from our friends AllSaints, home of Euro-style elegant clothing--perfect for investing in that super chic little black dress.

Add to that a bit of bling courtesy of a $100 gift card from Ice.com and you're sure to be sparkling more than the twinkling lights and gold ornaments.

But that's not all: we've got you covered from head to toe thanks to Shoes.com which has provided us with a $100 gift card. So get ready to kick up your heels in a brand new pair of dancing shoes!

This prize package is like your own personal fairy godmother for getting you glam in time for New Year's Eve.

As stated in our giveaway announcement (which links to ALL 12 giveaways), comment on this post before the end of the day on December 18th to be eligible to win. One entry per giveaway; one prize per winner. We'll announce the winners on Monday, December 19th.

There's still time to enter the previously announced giveaways for days 1 and 2, so don't miss your chance to win some awesome stuff! Check in on Tuesday to see what other goodies we have for you in our day four giveaway.

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Twelve Days of Giveaways: Harry Potter Prize Package

stella.louise — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:58:00 GMT

Happy December 1st! We wanted to make sure to kick off our 12 Days of Giveaways with a truly magical prize. And what could possibly be more magical than our favorite fictional wizard, Harry Potter?

Thanks to the generosity of Time Life, our first fabulous prize is a Harry Potter Complete Chess set! This is a scaled-down replica of the giant wizards chess game from Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone which includes:

Chess Manuals: 32 easy-to-follow teaching guides designed to help you first master the basics, then more advanced strategies of the game.
32 Authentic Replica Chess Pieces: Each with a thrilling special effect inspired by the film.
2 Magic Wands: These actually guide your Rooks on the board as if by magic!
Light-Up Chess Board: To illuminate your progress in the game.
A Signed Certificate of Authenticity proving this is an authentic replica from Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone.

And as if that wasn't cool enough, we're throwing in a $50 gift card from Hot Topic that you can use to adorn yourself with their inventory of pop cultural items. They've got a bunch of Harry Potter items--like a Gryffindor Crest T-shirt or Marauder's Map.

If you're a Twi-hard, they've got loads of merch for the Breaking Dawn part 1 movie as well--and it's currently on sale for 30% off!

(...and that gift card will go even further thanks to our Hot Topic promo code for 20% off orders of $60 or more!)

As stated in our giveaway announcement, comment on this post before the end of the day on December 18th to be eligible to win. One entry per giveaway; one prize per winner. We'll announce all winners on Monday, December 19th.

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Announcing the 2011 Twelve Days of Giveaways (and last week's winner!)

stella.louise — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:56:00 GMT

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Although I'm sure most of us were more interested in the delicious food on our plates than the actual plates themselves, there's something to be said for the festive touch added by holiday-themed dishes. Our friends at Mikasa provided us with a 16-piece set of their Holiday Traditions dinnerware and today we announce the lucky winner--just in time for a Christmas feast!

And the winner is...

Savings.com member lcc485 who said, "Winning these beautiful dishes would be a dream come true and a great start to the holidays." Congrats from the Savings.com Team! We hope you and your family enjoy this decorative set of dishware! We've sent you an email with instructions on how to claim your prize. If for some reason it doesn't reach you, email us at blog@savings.com before the end of the day on Monday, November 28th or we will select another winner.

We're taking a break from the weekly giveaways--but not to worry! Coming up in less than a week we're kicking off our third annual holiday extravaganza. Yup, it's the Twelve Days of Giveaways starting December 1st with a different prize package announced every weekday through December 16th.

That's twelve awesome prizes and twelve chances to win! You can enter any and/or all the giveaways (although there will be only one prize awarded per winner) through midnight December 18th. We'll announce the twelve lucky winners on December 19th.

How awesome are these prizes? I'm glad you asked! This year's round-up of fabulous holiday booty includes:

A Microsoft Xbox360 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console Bundle courtesy of MyGofer.com
Harry Potter Wizard's Chess Set
$500 Home Depot gift card
Diamond Tennis Bracelet from Limoges Jewelry
Gift cards galore and much, much more!

You don't want to miss out on this, so while you're waiting take a moment to prepare by reading our contest rules, mark your calendars to remind yourself to visit the blog daily starting December 1st to find out what we're giving away and to submit your entry to win one of the twelve most excellent prizes.

Day 1 - Win a Harry Potter Prize Package including Harry Potter Chess Set from Time Life and $50 Hot Topic gift card

Day 2 - Win the Couch Potato Price Package including an LCD TV/DVD combo from Kmart, $100 Bedhead Pajamas gift card and Skullcandy FIT earbuds and backpack

Day 3 - Win the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package I including a $100 AllSaints gift card, $100 Shoes.com gift card and $100 Ice.com gift card

Day 4 - Win the Nesting Package including $100 Destination Maternity gift card, $250 home Decorator's Collection gift card and Shutterfly photo book bundle

Day 5 - Win a Fitness Fanatic Prize Package including Reebok Zig sneakers, $100 Reebok gift card and $100 Life is Good gift card

Day 6 - Win a Gourmet Prize Package including a KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer ($359.98 value), Cuisinart 15-piece cutlery set (value $199.99) and $100 Cooking.com gift card

Day 7 - Win the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package II including $100 BH Cosmetics gift card, $100 Vera Bradley gift card, $100 Inspired Silver gift card and $100 Famous Footwear gift card

Day 8 - Win an Explorer's Prize Package including a $200 Lands' End gift card, $100 Magellan's gift card and pair of Sorel Joan of Arctic boots from Rock Creek valued at $140.

Day 9 - Win a DIYer Prize Package featuring a $500 Home Depot gift card

Day 10 - Win the Gourmand Prize Package including a Classic Plaid Tower from The Fruit Company, 2 dozen swizzled strawberries from Shari's Berries, a Special Treasures gift basket from Cherry Moon Farms, a $75 gift card from David's Cookies and a $50 gift card from Wine.com

Day 11 - Win the Get Glam for the Holidays Prize Package III - including $150 Bloomingdales gift card, $100 Shoemall gift card and Diamond Tennis bracelet from Limoges Jewelry valued at $190.

Day 12 - Win The Video Gamer Prize Package including a Microsoft Xbox360 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console Bundle and Roxio Game Capture software

(P.S. You must comment on the actual giveaway post--links provided above--in order to be eligible to win the specific prize or prizes described therein. Commenting on this post does not make you eligible to win one of the giveaways!)

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Infographic: Top Hidden Costs of the Holiday Season

stella.louise — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:58:00 GMT

In a matter of days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be here to the delight of savvy shoppers looking to score great deals for holiday gift-giving. But while you're bargain hunting this holiday season, don't let your budget be done in by some sneaky hidden costs reaching in to pick your pocket.

Sure you may have saved a bundle on that hot new tablet or video game console, but have you taken into account the investment of time, energy, fees and even wrapping paper during holiday shopping?

We've pulled together an infographic that breaks down some of the not so obvious extra expenses many of us will encounter during the holidays:

How do you plan to avoid some of these budget-busters? Share your money saving tips for the holidays in the comments!

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