Category Archives: Spare Change
Shopping for Auto Insurance Driving You Crazy?
By Julie Ann A couple of months ago I had to embark on a journey that I really wasn’t looking forward to taking. I had to find new auto insurance. It seemed like during almost every television commercial break there
Shopping for Auto Insurance Driving You Crazy?
By Julie Ann A couple of months ago I had to embark on a journey that I really wasn’t looking forward to taking. I had to find new auto insurance. It seemed like during almost every television commercial break there
Outbid on eBay? Alternative Online Auctions
By Julie Ann Whether or not you have used them to buy or sell, you are probably at least somewhat familiar with online auction site e-Bay and the online classified board Craigslist. But did you know there are many other
Outbid on eBay? Alternative Online Auctions
By Julie Ann Whether or not you have used them to buy or sell, you are probably at least somewhat familiar with online auction site e-Bay and the online classified board Craigslist. But did you know there are many other
Which are the Actually Useful Apps?
By Julie Ann A few nights ago I sat in a restaurant with a group of friends. After we ate, we spent some time updating our Facebook statuses, showing off a cool new photo app, playing Words with Friends and
Which are the Actually Useful Apps?
By Julie Ann A few nights ago I sat in a restaurant with a group of friends. After we ate, we spent some time updating our Facebook statuses, showing off a cool new photo app, playing Words with Friends and
Getting the Most Bang for Your Gift Card Buck
by Julie Ann According to First Data, a firm that conducts an annual study on the gift card industry, 82 percent of those surveyed received a gift card in 2010. Given the steady yearly increase in the giving of gift
Getting the Most Bang for Your Gift Card Buck
by Julie Ann According to First Data, a firm that conducts an annual study on the gift card industry, 82 percent of those surveyed received a gift card in 2010. Given the steady yearly increase in the giving of gift
Shopping Scene Investigation
By Julie Ann Have you ever watched a crime drama on television and observed how the detectives find numerous subtle little clues which no one else would even notice? By carefully studying the scene of the crime, these detectives analyze
Shopping Scene Investigation
By Julie Ann Have you ever watched a crime drama on television and observed how the detectives find numerous subtle little clues which no one else would even notice? By carefully studying the scene of the crime, these detectives analyze
Practical Couponing
By Julie Ann Earlier this year, the cable television network TLC premiered a new show called “Extreme Couponing.” I didn’t have a TV when it premiered and haven’t caught a rerun yet, but I did read plenty of reaction to
Practical Couponing
By Julie Ann Earlier this year, the cable television network TLC premiered a new show called “Extreme Couponing.” I didn’t have a TV when it premiered and haven’t caught a rerun yet, but I did read plenty of reaction to
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
By Julie Ann “Wait, what?” You’re probably thinking. “Christmas! It’s August and I’m still sitting by the pool, trying to keep cool and barely even thinking about back-to-school shopping.” It’s true that retailers are already plotting sale strategies for Christmas,
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
By Julie Ann “Wait, what?” You’re probably thinking. “Christmas! It’s August and I’m still sitting by the pool, trying to keep cool and barely even thinking about back-to-school shopping.” It’s true that retailers are already plotting sale strategies for Christmas,
Community Coupons: Deal or No Deal?
By Julie Ann Have you heard of community coupon Web sites? The two main national community coupons sites are Groupon and Living Social. I decided to try out these sites and their Portland, Oregon, offers to see if I could
Community Coupons: Deal or No Deal?
By Julie Ann Have you heard of community coupon Web sites? The two main national community coupons sites are Groupon and Living Social. I decided to try out these sites and their Portland, Oregon, offers to see if I could
