Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Many credit cards offer a slew of incentives to consumers who use them — from cash back and other rewards to zero liability in case of fraud. But credit cards are not always your best form of payment, especially if you aren’t great with debt. …
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If you’ve read Tim Ferris’ 4-Hour Workweek, you can just jump to the end of this post. For everyone else, I invite you to take a closer look at your relationship with time. Especially those of you who are too busy to spend, oh, I don’t know, 5 or so …
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Take A Pix Media / Shutterstock.com American consumers are swimming in sea of products. Any need, want or whim can be met with a quick trip to the mall or click of a keyboard. In this retail wonderland, it’s easy to make a few mistakes. We’ve all fallen victim to …
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Stocked House Studio / Shutterstock.com I discovered coupons in the 1980s, when I was a college student working nights and weekends as a grocery-store cashier. Extreme couponing wasn’t a thing yet, at least not at our store — no one wheeled multiple carts up to my register and ended up …
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Photo by DGLimages / Shutterstock.com If you’ve honed your cleaning skills in 2020, you’re not alone. The coronavirus has many of us upping our disinfecting game. In the process, we’re rediscovering the germ-killing power of bleach. But bleach isn’t an all-purpose cleaner. It needs to be used tactically and with …
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T-Design / Shutterstock.com Who doesn’t love a bargain? Scheming to get the best price — whether by utilizing coupons, sales, frequent-shopper points or other tips — is a rewarding and fun pastime. But sometimes, purchasing the absolute cheapest item in a certain category isn’t the way to go. That old …
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Alliance Images / Shutterstock.com Who doesn’t love a good bargain? The internet has made it easier than ever to shave 10%, 20% or even 50% — or more — off the price of many goods. There’s really no reason to pay full price for much of anything. To help you …
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Photo by mediaeugene / Shutterstock.com Costco’s buyers must be busy — although I’m a frequent shopper, the warehouse store is always full of items I’ve never seen there before. From Lego Advent calendars abd colorful cast-iron cookware to giant jars packed full of biscotti, I’m always tempted to toss a …
Read More »David Tonelson / Shutterstock.com There’s plenty to like about Trader Joe’s, the quirky grocery store chain that emphasizes good customer service, unique offerings and an eco-friendly mission. We at Money Talks News are Trader Joe’s fans for many purchases, like these “10 Things I Always Buy at Trader Joe’s.” I …
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