As 2010 comes to a close, keep some money in your pocket when bellying up to the bar or the fast food counter, considering luxury “status” purchases, shopping the post-Christmas sales, and planning your kid’s birthday party.
What with the number of checking accounts without minimum balance requirements on the decline, consumers are increasingly likely to be hit with monthly bills by their banks. Fees for ATM withdrawals, wire transfers, and other services are also on the rise.
While deals on cars may not be as extraordinary as they were last year, around New Year’s is always one of the best periods for getting deals on new vehicles.
When you buy any item during Men’s Wearhouse Year-End Sale, you can get a second item at the same or lesser price for free. Standard ground shipping is free as well.
In theory, cash-reward credit cards seem great: Card holders get 1%, and occasionally 5% back for purchases. The system seems like it provides automated discounts and instant savings. The problem is that the way the incentives work, consumers who spend more are “rewarded” with more cash back. And guess what happens? Consumers spend more with [...]
“You can be diligent and still be clobbered by financial traps.”
An after-Christmas sale at Children’s Place offers clearance merchandise at up to 60% off—winter hats for $2.99, for instance—and by using the coupon code C6C2010, you’ll get an extra 15% off purchases made by January 2. Alternately, a coupon accessible at the retailer’s website can be printed out for 15% off in-store purchases.
Resolutions made as a new year arrives tend to come in two main categories, with a goal to do something that’s good for you, or to kick some bad habit. There’s also a third category of resolutions—one that resolution-makers should probably keep to themselves.
A family from Alberta, Canada, has nearly completed a year-long experiment in which everything they buy—with a few exceptions for things like food and hygiene—must be previously owned.
During Cabela’s Winter Clearance Sale, boots, coats, hunting and fishing gear, and more are marked down by up to 60% off now through January 9 (or while supplies last). As an extra bonus, you can receive $20 off orders of $150 and up by subscribing to the retailer’s e-newsletter.
