Fix a Leak Week

The average American family wastes 10,000 gallons of water annually due to leaks and drips that could be easily repaired.

Life’s Little Rip-offs That Drive Consumers Totally Nuts

Printer ink—which often costs more than the damn printer itself—immediately comes to mind. So do razor blade cartridges that cost more than $4 a pop.

McDonald’s Drink Special: $1 Beverages All Summer

Soft drinks in all sizes will cost just a buck at the golden arches, starting around Memorial Day.

It’s a Deal: Laminate Flooring from 49¢ a Square Foot

Lumber Liquidators is hosting a Liquidation Sale, in which several kinds of laminate floors are selling for under $1 a square foot, and some for as little 49¢. The sale ends Monday, March 22.

Food Stamp Foodies

“I’m sort of a foodie, and I’m not going to do the ‘living off ramen’ thing,” said one 31-year-old resident of Baltimore who recently qualified for $200 a month in food stamps—and who used that money to prepare a dinner of roasted rabbit with butter, tarragon and sweet potatoes. “I used to think that you [...]

America’s Worst Company: Who Is #1?

Thus far in an online survey, AT&T, Best Buy, and Bank of America seem to be the early leaders.

When to Pay for the Extended Warranty

Generally speaking, extended warranties don’t pay off. Warranties are profit-makers because customers who buy them don’t—or can’t—ever use them. So when, if ever, is it worth paying an extra 10% or 20% on top of the product’s price for an extended service plan?

It’s a Deal: Free Burrito Today at Baja Fresh

Sign up to be a fan of Baja Fresh on Facebook and you’ll get a free burrito with the purchase of a large beverage. Today only, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. What’s more Irish than a burrito, right?

Restaurant Chains Get Serious with the Giveaways: A Year’s Worth of Free Food

As far as promotions go, a day of freebies is nice. For example, next Tuesday (3/23), Ben & Jerry’s is giving out free ice cream cones. But one day of giveaways seems pretty skimpy compared to a year’s supply of freebies.

Where’s the Cheapest Milk? And the Cheapest Caffeine Fix?

Some tips to drink in for getting the most of two essential liquids for the least amount of money.

Should Bank of America Receive Praise? Or More Criticism?

Last week, the bank made news by eliminating debit card overdraft fees. That’s not quite correct, though: Bank of America has basically eliminated debit card overdrafts entirely. Starting this summer, when you try to use your debit card but don’t have enough money in your account to cover the bill, your card will be rejected. [...]