October 29, 2008

Gift cards 2008: Everything you need to know

Source: Credit Cards

This article is chock full of gift card info that every consumer needs to be aware of.

Check out the 2008 gift card comparison chart, 10 creative ways to wrap gift cards and 8 ways to get gift cards for less.

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More Pets Turned Over To Shelters in Ailing Economy

Source: Consumer Affairs

Families give up cherished friends as costs rise and jobs disappear.

                             

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Learn the three Cs of credit

Source: Credit Cards

Learn the key fundamentals behind credit score, capacity to pay and collateral.

        

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Four Fun Frugal Fall Festivities

Source: Paid Twice

Four fun and budget-friendly activities that will surely make the Fall season one to remember.

                              

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Online Shoppers Using More Coupons But Ordering Less

Source: MarketWatch

Numbers released today by online coupon aggregator tjoos.com indicate that online spending patterns are rapidly changing and order sizes are down by 30% in the face of the current economic turmoil.

                           

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White House to banks: Start lending now

Source: Yahoo Finance

White House tells banks getting federal aid to quit hoarding money and start lending it.

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Frugal Moving Tips

Source: BeingFrugal

Anyone can save money on their move if they do a little preparing. Check out these frugal tips that can help fit a pain-free move in anyone’s budget.

                       

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Online Banks, CDs & Bonds: Safe Havens For Volatile Times

Source: The Digerati Life

Consider safe havens for your money while you wait out the financial storm.

                                            

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Post Divorce Finances: 7 Steps to Rebuilding Your Financial House

Source: Wise Bread

7 post-divorce financial tips covering joint banking, beneficiary designation, budgets, updating your will and some sound advice.

                                   

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10 Car Shopping Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Source: The Consumerist

A compiled list of common car shopping mistakes from the Consumer Reports Smart Buyer’s Guide to Buying or Leasing a Car

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