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How to Throw a Clothes Swap Party

I’m one of those people who have a closet full of clothes yet feels like they have nothing to wear. I’m also one of those people who are about to graduate college and are dead-broke. So unfortunately, buying pretty new…
Do You Trust Customer Reviews?

Customer reviews are often recommended as part of research for a new purchase. But should you trust them?At one extreme, you might distrust the sites hosting the reviews in the first place. A class action lawsuit has…
Are Any Retail Membership Cards Rewarding?

Everyone's been coaxed into getting at least one retailer's membership card. You're on line, hands full of product and their cashier hits you up: "Sign up today and get 10% off your purchases!" If you're like me, you a…
Ways to Save $$ While Shopping Online

Shopping online is a fantastic way to save money. Maximizingmoney.com just did a great post about the 10 things you should always do when shopping online to maximize your savings. These tips are great for the online s…
Advice: Is TJ Maxx a Good Store?

Discount retailers like TJ Maxx and Marshall's are often recommended as places to score good deals. But some people have concerns about how fashionable the clothes might be or the organization of the store.Saxomaphone…
Advice: Shopping Habits at Outlets?

Outlet centers, with their abundance of deals, can be irresistible for budget shoppers and fashionistas a like. But they're notorious for inspiring overspending as well. So in Advice, Cara asks:I've noticed that I hav…
Advice: Resisting Impulse Buys?

We all struggle with resisting those impulse buys, and over in Advice, Saxomaphone wants to know how you do it. She asks: I've tried following the 10 second rule and thinking about if I need something when I'm tempted…
The Forgotten Auto-Printed Coupons

Usually when I buy groceries, I do the self checkout and never grab those coupons that print out along with the receipt. I'm not sure what was different about yesterday, but I actually grabbed that coupon and just re…
Have You Ever Been Upsold?

Ah, the upsell. At the movie theaters, they want to upsell you to the next size popcorn or soda. Car salesmen want you to choose more options. At stores, "bargains" like 2 for $5 or 2.75 each entice you to buy two it…
Advice: Is layaway a waste of money?

There are certain items I just can't afford all at once. Still, buying things with layaway feels a little wasteful... in the end, I'm spending as much money as I would for a regular purchase, plus a layaway fee. Is l…