All Posts Tagged With: "Products and Services"

These days technology allows for a faster look at how people really feel about products and services because consumers are posting more and more of their own reviews online. Prior to the Internet, most people could only rely on the testimonials advertised by the product manufacturer.
Nowadays, not only are consumer reviews apparent on retailer sites [...]

As the children’s anticipation of a visit from the jolly one climbs, parents have a serious concern when it comes to fulfilling the wishes of their children. There has been a lot of buzz in recent weeks about the safety of many popular children’s products. From cribs to clothing, there has been several recalls to protect [...]

With the holiday shopping season almost in full swing, the Federal Reserve is set to propose new regulations for gift cards, a $50 billion dollar industry. Many of the gift-card issuing companies have applied fees and imposed requirements that essentially cost the consumer additional money without making a single purchase. For instance, many companies still [...]

Some financial handicappers are predicting a lack-luster Holiday buying season.  These predictions are based upon overall prevailing consumer attitudes, which are not likely to change in the next few months.
Compared to last year, a prediction of a similar buying season is not good for retailers who went all out to produce some of the best [...]

Sometimes I find it hard to believe the amount of material goods my younger relatives have access to, especially the pricey new technologies and designer clothing. Obviously, I don’t inquire into the budgeting restrictions, if any, that are enforced in the household but for many parents, a child’s shopping habits can easily get out of [...]

As a kid, my favorite time of year would be the day we went shopping for our “layaway order”. My mom would take my brother and I to the Hills Department store twice a year and let us pick out a bunch of clothes we needed for the upcoming season, usually winter and summer. I [...]

Frugality is becoming an increasingly widespread topic of interest. Saving money where you can is important to living within your means and still having what you need. There are some things however that you need to consider when living the life of the frugal. Here are some tips for living frugally and resourcefully.
 Avoid Bad-Quality Items [...]

Nothing beats the smell of burgers on the grill and the sounds of families having some good old fashioned backyard fun. Grilling your food on an open flame can be a delicious break in the monotony of life and there you don’t have to worry about busting your budget like when you go out to [...]

It is not completely impossible to splurge a little on yourself, even if you are on a strict budget. You can incorporate a one-at-a-time spending spree no matter how tight your budget is. If you have your eye or heart set on a big-priced item that you just have to have but it is not [...]

For many women, shopping is a wonderfully fun experience. Bustling about the shopping malls in search of the perfect outfit, the best bargains, or a pair of shoes to die for is, for some, a natural high. For those of us who were born naturally “higher” (ie. taller than average), shopping isn’t always a rewarding [...]

Finding the best deals does not need to be difficult. For some like me (the compulsive shopper), shopping can be an addiction. By making wise money choices, you give yourself the opportunity to make wise-money investments. This second article in a four-part series offers nine tips that will help you find the [...]

Although men have been known to complain that women are “difficult” and “hard to understand,” when it comes to gift giving, women are simple. It’s all about POINTS! That’s right, Points! You see women give you secret points for every action and gift you present no matter what the cost. A dozen roses is awarded [...]

When it comes to shopping online, you can never be too careful when it comes to security. There are criminals out there that would pay good money for your personal information and your bank/credit card account numbers. They use trojan-horse viruses and phishing scams in attempts to steal this personal information. Most of us know [...]

Whenever I’m stuck in the line at Wal-Mart, Best Buy or another retail store, it seems that just about everyone is paying with a debit or credit card these days. Plastic is certainly a quick and convenient method to pay for purchases, but I still choose to pay with cash. I still have two credit [...]