When shopping online, there is, unfortunately, the chance to fall victim to a scam, over-exposure of your privacy, or make a purchase that turns out to be a bad deal. Follow these ten tips to stay safe this holiday shopping season. More
If you want to buy a gift card for Christmas, read these six tips. It could save you a lot of money and a lot of hassle. More
We’ve been seeing many online deals that are every bit as good as Black Friday ““ and in many cases, better. The best news in my opinion? There have been no fistfights reported from Cyber Monday’s activities. More
Retailers are encroaching on Thanksgiving by turning the evening into Black Thursday. Toys “˜R Us and WalMart will open their doors at 8pm with incentives to get there early. Target opens at 9pm and Best Buy opens their doors at midnight – but if you want the Toshiba 40” 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television for $180, there are reports of tents going up outside the stores already. More
As you put together your shopping list for your thanksgiving meal, prepare to pay a bit more. The cost of turkey has gone up compared to last year and so has the cost of the entire thanksgiving dinner. Here are five tips to reduce your thanksgiving expenses! More
As tech-savvy as I am, I’m a huge fan of my local print newspaper for a few reasons. Chiefly among those reasons is the money I save. Not everyone saves money with their newspaper – but SavingsAngel shoppers sure do.
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As Americans, we work very hard to earn an income, save or invest when we can, and pay our debts. As citizens, do we demand as much from our elected representatives? It’s a very real issue that each of us has a relative share of more than a $51,500 debt load based on politicians who find it hard to balance the budget in Washington D.C. The upcoming fiscal cliff, our inability to reach a balanced budget, and a looming national debt are issues that will affect our lives. It will affect the lives of our children and generations to come. This is very much a personal finance and consumer issue which I am passionate about. More
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released it’s consumer expenditures report for 2011 and it tells a tale of increasing expenses for American families. A big shift took place that has created a deficit of – $2,272 for the average family of four compared to 2010. What this means is that while the average income has gone up for this family by an average of $57, expenses have skyrocketed by $2,329! Families are feeling the pinch!
So… let’s take a peek at the answers to two questions: Where is that money going? and What can you do to offset those increases? More
Grocery rices have risen roughly 3.5% in 2012 according to the Department of Agriculture. This translates to an increase of $35 per month for the average American family. Experts predict that Americans could pay between 3 and 6 percent more for food next year on top of 2012’s increases. This hidden penalty may range from $30.75 to $61.50 a month! More
According to a survey done by the National Retail Federation, shoppers will shell out an average of $79.82 on costumes, candy and decorations. This year’s total Halloween spending to reach $8 billion in the US! Click to read our six huge money-saving tips for halloween. More
If you watch my column, you’ll frequently see me share products for 70% to 100% off at Walgreens, CVS, or RiteAid. There are a series of discounts you should know about if you want to save big money at the drug store chains. More
You can save big money on the things you already buy. Get yourself plugged in to savings. It’s very easy and rewarding.
1. Make a list of your favorite brands and retailers.
2. Follow deal and coupon sites via Facebook, twitter, etc…
3. Find what you need for free.
4. Read reviews and ask for reviews.
5. Get discounts through daily deal, or social buying websites More
