Weddings, baby showers-- even divorce parties-- are all events that people create gift registries for. If you've ever been armed with the scanner and tasked with creating a gift registry then you know it can be overwhelming. This could be your only shot to get exactly what you want from family and friends. Before you Continue Reading
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16MayCouponing with Amy: 4 Ways to Save on a Zoo Trip
Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading
01May5 Debit Rewards Cards Worth the Space in Your Wallet
Credit card users argue that their plastic gets them points, airline miles and rewards. Despite big name banks like Chase and Wells Fargo putting an end to their debit rewards programs, there are still some great debit cards offering similar perks. Even Target offers a debit card alternative to their REDcard. Wondering which cards are Continue Reading
20AprHow to Get a Gig as a Brand Ambassador
Love a product so much you find yourself talking about it at dinner parties or writing home to mom about it? If you've got passion for a product, have a great social network and enjoy sharing your thoughts with others you could be a great brand ambassador. Big name companies like Walmart, Sharpie and Remington Continue Reading
18AprScared of Electronic Pickpockets? Wrap Your Credit Card in Foil
Crooks no longer have to steal your wallet in order to get their hands on your credit card. New technology allows them to steal the data off your credit card just by standing a few feet away with a special radio frequency reader. It's called electronic pickpocketing and here are tips to make sure it Continue Reading
13AprIs It Smart to Pay for Membership Discount Cards?
Starbucks, Amazon Prime, and Barnes and Noble all offer them. But is paying for a discount card a good idea? Typically companies offer a membership card for a certain amount of money and buying one entitles you to a discount on future purchases for a set amount of time. But is it worth it—or just Continue Reading
05AprCheckout Line Anxiety: How to Handle Coupon Haters
Your palms may get sweaty, your heart may race, or your throat could get dry. No, you're not boarding a roller coaster or walking onto a stage, you're about to use a huge pile of coupons, and you're worried about irritating those impatient people who don't care how much money you're saving. Here are some Continue Reading
07MarHow Your Freezer Can Save You Money
Out of just about any appliance running in your kitchen, the freezer could very well have the power to save you the most money. Since March is National Frozen Food Month it's the perfect opportunity to make sure this faithful tool is reaching its full potential in your household.Continue Reading
03Feb6 Ways to Entertain Non-Football Fans at a Super Bowl Party
Baseball may be America's pastime, but football is our game of choice. According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, 31% say pro football is their favorite sport, with just 17% claiming baseball. But to be honest, I don't really care for either. I'm not much of a sports person at all, but I still like Continue Reading
09Jan5 Tips to Pay Off Holiday Debt Faster
According to the American Research Group, Americans spent an average of $646 on gifts this holiday season. Let's say you put all of that on credit cards. Paying it off just in time for Christmas 2012 would require boosting your bill payment by $64 a month, enough to cover the principle debt and the interest. Continue Reading
29Dec5 Powerful Resolutions for Saving Money in 2012
Research shows that it takes about 66 days in order for a new habit to form, but unfortunately many of us will have given up on our New Year's resolutions long before that. But just because many resolutions don't live to see February is no excuse to avoid them. Consider these five powerful resolutions for Continue Reading