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Save instead of spending this Black Friday

by Karen on November 27, 2009

Open an ING checking account today, and you’ll get a $121 bonus! If you’ve been thinking about trying this great online bank, now is the best time. I’ve written before about just how happy I am using ING as my primary bank. They offer some of the best interest rates out there, and the customer [...]

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Sign up for a FREE 6-week trial of Blockbuster by Mail

by Karen on August 31, 2009

I personally use Netflix, but this deal is almost too good to pass up. Today first-time users can enroll in a six-week trial of Blockbuster by Mail ($26 value) for free! Just go to Blockbuster.com, sign up for an account, and use the promo code groupon. Pay attention to the expiration date, though! If you [...]

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Things to consider when making a big purchase

by Karen on August 26, 2009

Last weekend, I made a huge purchase. I bought a camera that cost almost a whole paycheck. Yikes. We’ve been thinking about it and saving for months. I planned to wait until we saved enough, but I realized that I could buy it now with the money I’ve earned from this here blog (thanks for [...]

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Wow, did I get a great deal on new clothes

by Karen on March 15, 2009

My shopping trip yesterday was a phenomenal success. I was looking for fashionable, versatile clothing that would be professional enough for an upcoming business trip and comfortable enough to wear in my pretty casual office. I shopped with a friend, and we went to Anthropologie, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Before the trip, I decided [...]

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The results of my search for low-priced contact lenses

by Karen on February 1, 2009

I agreed to let my optometrist write my prescription for newer lenses instead of the older ones I’ve been using. I like that the new ones are monthly instead of bi-weekly lenses. I also found they were more comfortable than my old lenses, and the office assured me that they would end up costing roughly [...]

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Be wary of liquidation sales

by Karen on January 18, 2009

I came across this video, and I couldn’t resist posting it. Just as I suspected, liquidation prices aren’t necessarily the best deals. No matter where you’re purchasing an item, make sure you’ve done your homework to ensure you’re getting the lowest possible price. In the end, the supposed “percentage off” is less important than the [...]

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