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This Thing's a Piece of Junk... I'm Going to Buy Another One

I'm kind of a hypocritical consumer sometimes. Let me tell you a story: The other day, I was putting on a new pair of tights from Urban Outfitters. I'd literally just taken them out of their plastic bag, and as soon as…
Simple Tips on Saving Money

ingiardino@xanga posted a fun list of 14 simple ways to save money. 1. Squirt a little less toothpaste on the toothbrush each time. When you're about to throw it away, roll it up and squeeze it. I can guarantee you…
What Are Your Financial Vices?

I'm trying to be good. I pay attention to sales, avoid buying stuff I don't need, etc. etc., but every once in a while a find myself being irresponsible with my money. And, more often than not, it has to do with alcoh…
The Best Sites for Bargain Hunting

Every once in a while, we like to post about new sites and services featuring information on sales, coupons, bargains, etc. But we thought it was about time to compile all of that information into one master list. Bookm…
Celebs in Debt: Say It Ain't So, Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage has achieved cedebrity status as of late, as reports come in that the star owes over $6 million in unpaid taxes, as well as an unspecified amount of personal debt from years of lavish spending. People de…
Stores that offer price matching on Black Friday

Image Source For all those last minute Black Friday planners, here a major list of retailers that offer price matching on Friday, and those who don't, via dealnews.com.
Consumer Spending on the Rise

Finally, some good news. The Daily Beast turned us on to a new report from Bloomberg charting a recent increase in consumer spending. October saw a 0.7 percent rise in spending, which exceeded expert predictions (at 0…
Dirty Secrets Of Black Friday 'Doorbusters'

Doomsday is almost here, aka Black Friday, but really, it is really worth going? CNN reports the secrets retailers do to make you sit in the cold weather with 100k people to get that special present: Limited quantitie…
Knockoffs: "Why Would Anyone Pay More For This?"

Whether it's changing that Coach C to a G or making a Payless version of a pair of Steve Madden pumps, people are always making knockoffs. And sometimes I'm completely satisfied with my less-than-authentic purchases. Ot…
Funemployment: The Downside to Severance

Image Source Maybe you've seen the movie The Full Monty, where one character, recently laid off, continues to leave his house in his work clothes so that his wife doesn't know he's out of work. He also buys her a tan…