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  • Car Savings

    Car.101 – Don’t miss discounts at the pump!

      Important points from this lesson: Gas station rewards. Grocery store rewards. Other fuel reward programs. Links mentioned in this video: Speedy Rewards BP Driver Rewards Fuel Rewards Network yes Rewards(Spartan stores) mperks(Meijer stores) CardRatings.com NerdWallet More

  • Car Savings

    Car.103 – How to sell your car for top dollar

      Important points from this lesson: Trading in your vehicle or selling it to a private buyer? How to get the most when selling your vehicle to a private buyer. Key to pricing it right. The time of year can make a difference. Wording and posting your ad. Completing a legal and safe transaction. Things […] More

  • Car Savings

    Car.107 – You can (and should) negotiate repairs

    Important points from this lesson: Repair costs aren’t set in stone. Negotiate ahead of time. Tips for getting a better deal. The worst you can be told is “no”. Links mentioned in this video: Kellogg School of Management Study More

  • Car Savings

    Car.105 – Should you (ever) lease a car?

      Important points from this lesson: The basics of leasing. Pros and cons of leasing. Buy or lease? It’s your money, so decide what’s right for you before talking to the salesman.   Links mentioned in this video: Swapalease LeaseTrader.com More

  • Internet Shopping Secrets

    Int.106 – Things you should never buy online

    Important points from this lesson: Groceries. Big ticket items – including furniture. Clothing, footwear. Prescriptions. Links mentioned in this video: Amazon Best Buy Craigslist Zappos.com National Association of Boards of Pharmacy(for listed safe pharmacies to use instead) More

  • Internet Shopping Secrets

    Int.103 – Essential money-saving apps

    Important points from this lesson: Price comparison. Price predictors. Loyalty card apps. Saving on ATMs. Gas savings. Unit compares. Vehicle repairs. Links mentioned in this video: These apps may be compatible with your device: RedLaser ShopSavvy PriceGrabber Amazon Price Check Decide (now part of the eBay family) ShopAdvisor Google Shopper CardStar Key Ring Coupon Sherpa […] More

  • Internet Shopping Secrets

    Int.101 – Be a master of online coupon codes

    Important points from this lesson: Store newsletters. Social media. Add-ons and plugins. Deals sites, discussion boards, dedicated sites. Specific searches. Links mentioned in this video: Add-on (or extension) Honey — use your browser’s add-on capability Add-on (or extension) CouponsHelper — use your browser’s add-on capability Fatwallet SlickDeals RetailMeNot DealsPlus CurrentCodes ZenDeals More

  • Internet Shopping Secrets

    Int.107 – The ten most important tips for online shopping safety

    Important points from this lesson: Update. Use a separate account. Use trusted site aggregators. Check for signs that the site can be trusted. Research and view reviews. Maintain privacy. Understand terms. Keep records. Take care. Links mentioned in this video: eMarketer Google Shopping Shopping.com PriceGrabber BBB Evernote More

  • Internet Shopping Secrets

    Int.105 – How to work the daily deal sites

    Important points from this lesson: Save time with deal aggregators. Slow down. What did that fine print say? Be sure you want to go there. Hey, where’d they go? Links mentioned in this video: Groupon Living Social Eversave Saveology Yipit 8Coupons Google Offers Amazon Local Bing Offers Trip Advisor Yelp More