October 2008
10 posts
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.
More Pets Turned Over To Shelters in Ailing...
Source: Consumer Affairs
Families give up cherished friends as costs rise and jobs disappear.
Learn the three Cs of credit
Source: Credit Cards
Learn the key fundamentals behind credit score, capacity to pay and collateral.
Four Fun Frugal Fall Festivities
Source: Paid Twice
Four fun and budget-friendly activities that will surely make the Fall season one to remember.
Online Shoppers Using More Coupons But Ordering...
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.
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.
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.
Online Banks, CDs & Bonds: Safe Havens For...
Source: The Digerati Life
Consider safe havens for your money while you wait out the financial storm.
Post Divorce Finances: 7 Steps to Rebuilding Your...
Source: Wise Bread
7 post-divorce financial tips covering joint banking, beneficiary designation, budgets, updating your will and some sound advice.
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