Cell Phones: When Does It Make Sense to Drop the Contract and Switch to Prepaid?

Prepaid wireless is a clear trend: The fourth quarter of 2009 marked the first time that customers signing up for prepaid cell phones outnumbered new subscribers opting for contracts.

It’s a Deal: Baskin Robbins 31¢ Scoop Night

On Wednesday, April 28, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., participating Baskin Robbins ice cream shops will be charging just 31¢ per small scoop. Customers are also asked to consider making a donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Save Money, Save Paper, Save the Earth, Save Yourself a Trip to the Supermarket

A roundup of 91 tips that’ll help you make efficient use of natural resources, your finances, your time—and also, printer ink.

80 Great ’80s Movie Quotes about Money (Cont.)

Why the ’80s? The decade was all about money, introducing the world to the yuppie and crack, along with film characters like Tony Montana and Gordon Gekko, who seemed to coin slogans about money, wealth, capitalism, and, most memorable of all, greed, every other time they spoke. (We were supposed to be reintroduced to Mr. [...]

Enjoy Hulu for Free While You Still Can

The days of free TV shows on Hulu may be numbered. The online service is seriously looking into charging viewers a subscription fee of $9.95 a month if they want to continue having access to the most comprehensive range of programming, and the changes could occur as soon as next month.

How the Credit CARD Act WON’T Help Consumers

There are plenty of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to credit cards, especially what card issuers are and aren’t allowed to do after the passage of the CARD Act.

80 Great ’80s Movie Quotes about Money

Why the ’80s? The decade was all about money, introducing the world to the yuppie and crack, along with film characters like Tony Montana and Gordon Gekko, who seemed to coin slogans about money, wealth, capitalism, and, most memorable of all, greed, every other time they spoke. (We were supposed to be reintroduced to Mr. [...]

It’s a Deal: 40% Off Timberland Purchases

Use the coupon code FFAPRE10 (thanks Buxr) to get 40% off purchases made at Timberland.com. Valid for discounts through April 26.

Blame Your Next Unplanned Purchase on Your Cellphone

New apps will send coupons and other promotions to the cellphones of potential shoppers who are near stores to try to lure them inside and entice them into buying something.

How to Let Your Lawn Go to Hell and Feel Good About It

Weeds have just as much right to be in your yard as grass. So why are you putting all sorts of time, money, and chemicals into your front lawn?

It’s a Deal: $10 Off Mother’s Day Gifts at Wine.com

Get Mom what she really wants: wine. Chocolates and cheeses are good too. And they can all be included in a gift basket from Wine.com. Per dealhack, use the coupon code MOMSDAY to get $10 off any Mother’s Day gift basket.