Deal
Dropping Deals
I dropped another external hard drive. Suffice it to say that my next hard drive purchase will probably be a laptop drive--something marginally more sturdy. Thank goodness I have an emergency backup for my most important files.
Start Santa's Shopping List Now
Not every family does Christmas the same way, but many of you know the joy of buying appropriate gifts for the appropriate people in your life--and the accompanying financial pressure. In my family, gift giving is a tradition, and one that I sometimes have trouble keeping up with.
Summer Bargain Days
Despite that gray tinge to the clouds outside, at least here in Oregon, it is summer (Thanks, climate change!) and this is one of the best times of year for sweet deals. Here are a few of my favorite deals for Summer 2011.
Free Money For Online Purchases, Literally!
We've all heard it: Money doesn't grow on trees. Well, apparently Ebates.com has developed some hybrid seedling that sprouts dollars and change, because through this site money is actually free.
I just heard about this site, so I feel the need to share it with fellow online and in-store shoppers who haven't yet boarded the bandwagon.
Tightening Santa's Belt: 10 gifts under $10
Sticking to a budget during the holiday season can be incredibly tough. However, it is possible to spend less than $10 on each special person in your life.
Black Friday
This week culminates in Black Friday--the day when Americans wake up at the crack of dawn and work themselves into a frothy retail frenzy because of great deals. A quick word of advice: it's not a deal if you don't need the product or can't afford it. Buying a "deal" on a credit card isn't worth it if you don't pay off the balance before interest accrues.
