Sometimes they're called store brands, others know them as private labels. Whatever you call them, generic products can save you lots of money. According to Harris Interactive, a recent poll shows three in five adults in the US have purchased more generic brands. Those between the ages of 34-45 are the most likely to use this money-saving method with 70% saying they're fine with choosing generics over name brand products. If you're not going generic, emotions could be playing a part.Continue Reading
ArchivesSeptember, 2011
28Sep7 Reasons Why Having a Baby Sucks
So, you’ve been married for a few years now, and you and your partner are thinking it might be time to take the next step and start adding to your family. You may have visions of cute little squishy newborns dancing in your head, but you before you actually make one of your own, take Continue Reading
27SepFed Up with Netflix? A Look at the DVD/Streaming Service Landscape [Infographic]
Netflix is going through a tough time right now. Customer satisfaction is at an all time low thanks to the recent price hikes, bad corporate messaging, and the splintering of their DVD-by-mail service into a new company called Qwikster. Once loyal customers are leaving the company in droves, and a lot more are weighing their options. We put together this handy infographic that compares the pros and cons of the major providers to help you decide which service is right for you.Continue Reading
22SepHow Working for Free Paid Off—Big Time
I don’t have to tell you it’s a tough job market out there. Most Americans are well aware! Facing it can be daunting. I know, because like so many others nowadays, I was facing it myself about six months ago. My son had just turned a year old and I was ready to return to the work force after being a stay-at-home Mom. I did eventually find a job (you’re looking at it!), but it came about in an unconventional way – by working for free. Here's what happened for me, and how it can happen for you too.Continue Reading
21SepBanning Children from Businesses: Smart or Stupid?
Business is booming for a small restaurant outside of Pittsburgh despite the fact that the owner decided to ban a large portion of the population from his establishment. Mike Vuick, owner of McDain's Restaurant and Golf Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania decided to ban children under the age of six after receiving several complaints from customers Continue Reading
20SepFall Fashion Trends Under $50
There's a flurry of fall fashion bombarding us from so many directions-- from what we see on TV, in magazines and on the web it can be tough to avoid the pull to completely revamp our closets for cooler weather. But most of us don't have the budget to support a total wardrobe makeover for fall. And thankfully we don't need to. We've uncovered five great fall pieces that fit the biggest trends in fashion this fall while also being tailored to your budget.Continue Reading
19SepFrom Bootylicious to Babylicious: Beyonce Needs a New Crib
For once, Lady Gaga wasn't the one people were talking about. At the Video Music Awards Beyoncé, made an exciting announcement: she's expecting. It will be the first baby for Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z, often referred to as the most powerful couple in music. The pair got hitched in 2008 and now they're expanding their family. Although not officially announced, Beyoncé's due date is probably set for early 2012. That gives her plenty of time to create a nursery luxurious enough for this mini music mogul. But just in case she needs some help we found the best baby luxuries available.Continue Reading
15SepAre You a Tipping Cheapskate? Take Advice from the Experts
Being rich doesn't necessarily equate to being generous when it comes to tipping. According to the Miami News Times Usher once left his autograph as a tip, Jeremy Piven's been known to leave signed copies of Entourage DVDs and LeBron James left a $10 tip on an $800 bill after requesting steakhouse staff stay until Continue Reading
14SepDon’t Miss out on Missoni for Target!
September 13th was the debut date of Missoni for Target, a line of affordable fashions designed by the Italian design house Missoni. If you thought you could just stroll into your local Target at some point during the day and grab a few fabulous iconically zig-zagged items at your leisure, you were probably dead wrong. I was at my local Target at 7:30am, and there was already a line. Continue Reading
13SepIf the Star Wars Characters Lived in Our World [Infographic]
Alert all commands! To celebrate the release of Star Wars on Blu-ray, our Ultimate Coupons team (which clearly has far too much time on its hands) got to thinking about what certain Star Wars characters would be doing today if they existed in real life. See what we came up with and let us know what you think. Don’t worry, it’s not a TRAP, it’s just an infographic.Continue Reading
12SepHow Horrible Bosses Can Become a Blessing
There's a reason why the movie Horrible Bosses has taken in close to $200 million at the box office world-wide. It's a story people can relate to. According to employees surveyed by OfficeTeam, almost half say they've worked under an unreasonable manager and a poll from WorkingAmerica.org found that one-third of Americans feel pressure to stay with a bad boss because of current economic problems. But believe it or not-- sometimes bad bosses can be a blessing.Continue Reading