Giveaway: Canon Pixma MG6220 Printer

World Wide News Last week, we had a Human Touch Swan Softouch Massager to giveaway, thanks to our friends over at Relax the Back. I know you’ve all been anxiously waiting to see your name announced. If I had it my way, I’d choose all of you, and we’d be on our way to a spa weekend courtesy of Burke Williams right now, but unfortunately,... Read More »

How to Host a Super Bowl Party on a Budget

World Wide News Holiday season isn’t over just yet. We still have one more thing to celebrate: the Super Bowl! It may not be as formal as your other holiday parties, but did you know that last year Americans spent $118 on average to host a Super Bowl Party? Here are a few tips for keeping the cost down while you cheer on your favorite team.   Consider... Read More »

They Have Groceries There? Big Lots and Other Oddball Grocery Spots

World Wide News Oddly enough this came up today at Savings.com. You would think something so simple would be common knowledge among us savvy shoppers here, but apparently not. Big Lots, 99¢ Stores, and many other places selling close-outs also sell groceries. I ducked out during my lunch break, splurged on a cartload of goodies and spent all of $37! Big... Read More »

There’s An App For That!

World Wide News If you’re like me, you have your smartphone on hand all the time and you’re constantly checking it. So, when you start thinking about travel plans – maybe it’s a weekend on an island to escape the cold or a trip to hit the slopes – why would you pull out your laptop, when apps for all your travel needs are available... Read More »

Food And The Art Of Saving

World Wide News As someone who does a lot of cooking, and enjoys it, I’m also someone who typically watches things like the price of food. As the cost of almost everything goes up, it’s a real challenge sometimes to try to serve healthy, tasty meals without breaking your budget. There are a few things that you’ll want to pay attention... Read More »

The Tech-pert: What are Ultrabooks and Why Should You Care

World Wide News What’s the biggest buzzword at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show? No, it’s not “Beiber.” It’s ultrabooks. Three guesses what they are: 1. Regular books, only super-better. 2. Kindle-style e-book readers plated with shiny titanium. 3. Super-thin, super-light laptops that used to be known as “ultraportables,”... Read More »

Classified Ad Buyer & Seller Etiquette

World Wide News I’m a little frustrated at the moment with the users of Craigslist, and by that I mean the entire population of this country. Its bad enough that when placing an ad we all have to worry about the flood of spam we know is going to come, and don’t want to list our phone number lest we get robocalls. Then when the shoes on... Read More »

Suze Orman’s Twitter Fight and Other Recent Social Media FAILs

World Wide News Recently celebrity financial advisor Suze Orman launched her own prepaid debit card–which is somewhat baffling in and of itself.  After all, it certainly couldn’t be one of “The Nine Steps To Financial Freedom” to tie your money up in a fee-laden piece of plastic, could it? A number of noted personal finance... Read More »

The Tech-pert: Will the Streaming Stick Replace Roku LT as the Hot Holiday Gift of 2012?

World Wide News Roku boxes are all the rage right now, especially the Roku LT which, for $50, crams an Internet’s worth of media-streaming goodness into a cute purple box that’s barely larger than a hockey puck. Indeed, back in November I dubbed the LT the “hot holiday gift item of 2011.” Next November, Roku might earn that... Read More »

Herding Cats: The Sears, SOPA and Scams Edition

World Wide News Image courtesy of ICanHasCheezburgerThis week we have Sears problems, the Kindle bonanza, SOPA news, surviving scams, best apps of the year and financial resolutions.  Plus a fierce lion. AOL Daily Finance: How Sears Can Save Itself: Buy (and Sell) American – End of an era.  100-120 Sears and KMart stores are shutting... Read More »

Herding Cats: The Regifting and Christmas Cat Wrapping Edition

World Wide News Image courtesy of ICanHasCheezburgerThis week we have self-gifting, cooking gourmet from the pantry, smartphones killed the digital camera star, Boxing Day, answering the eternal question: do women overuse credit cards?, and tips for regifting. Also, cat wrapping. USA Today: After years of saving, shoppers treat themselves – Do... Read More »

Wacky Product of the Week: Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

World Wide News It’s getting down to the wire now. Just one week until the holidays are upon us and we all inevitably pack into the nearest CVS or grocery store to pick up gift cards for all the people whose gifts won’t be arriving in time. Or at least, that’s how it always seems to happen for me. One minute, it’s Thanksgiving... Read More »

Wacky Product of the Week: Charatter for Twitter

World Wide News So you tweet, right? I mean, who doesn’t tweet these days? But isn’t it sometimes just annoying that when you go to read your friends’ tweets that you have to, like, actually read them and stuff? I mean, it’s so tedious! It would be so great if you could just have a friend sitting beside you, reading the tweets... Read More »

Cook Fast, Live Young: Holiday Gift Guide 2011 – Edible Edition

World Wide News Image by methyl_lives via Flickr Food is the perfect gift for the person who already has everything. Everyone appreciates a homemade snack, whether it’s freshly-made candies, cookies, or other goodies. Last year, I shared recipes for Caramels and Chocolate Popcorn, but here are a few more ideas to consider. Make Your Own Gift... Read More »

Cook Fast, Live Young: Healthy Eating While Pregnant

World Wide News Image by pinprick via Flickr Pregnancy can be an exciting but also nerve-wracking time. Your body is changing in ways you can’t even begin to understand. When you feel bad, you worry that something’s gone wrong. On those rare occasions when you feel good, you worry that you don’t feel bad. And one of the biggest worries... Read More »

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