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September 3, 2008

The Holy Trinity of online shopping

a-fistful-of-dollars.jpgThinking of buying online? Do it the smart way!
First, pit online merchants against each other by using a shopping comparison service like PriceGrabber.com
Second, see if you can snag a coupon code for the cheapest merchant by heading to online coupon code aggregation services like discountcodes.com,
retailmenot.com, currentcodes.com, naughtycodes.com and wow-coupons.com
Lastly, Use priceprotectr to get money back if the price goes lower within a set time usually 30 days

In person remember that competitors usually match each other on price so ASK! Home Depot and Lowes are famous for this. They will usually match each other going so far as to take each other's coupons!

September 5, 2008

Ask D.E. - The skinny on interest rates

140px-US-FederalReserveBoard-Seal.svg.pngYou hear it in the news all the time: interest rates are changing. What is the deal with interest rates? What purpose does all of this serve?

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September 11, 2008

Work at Home? Why Yes You Can!

work_at_home_big.jpgHomesourcing is the rage. Companies are finding that moving jobs offshore to other countries may not be the brightest idea. Several companies from 1-800-FLOWERS to JetBlue airlines use home workers to handle their phone calls. Why not? Home workers are happier, can juggle their family life successfully and it opens new opportunities for making a living.

Clark Howard has a great section listing all the work at home companies that you can look into.

September 16, 2008

It's Coming Up Green!

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As gas prices continue to soar so does the bill at the grocery store. The good news is that it's summer and the gardens are beginning to yield this years bounty. Even if you're in a small apartment in the city you can grow enough food to save a significant amount of money for your family. Suite101.com offers this advice on growing a garden in containers for a small space.

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September 24, 2008

Ask D.E. - How 5% Apr Equals $5.00 and $5.24

math.jpg Pop Quiz: How much is 5% on $100? The answer is surprising. It can be $5.00 OR $5.24! How? Compounding is how! The difference is HOW compounding takes place! Read on....

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