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"Hot" Products to Avoid Online

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:10:41 GMT

"Hot" Products to Avoid Online

posted: 19 DAYS 16 HOURS AGO

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Retail theft is on the rise, but not from hard pressed consumers looking to make ends meet. Rather, organized groups or gangs are hitting stores, stealing large quantities and reselling the goods, often online. The National Retail Federation issued a detailed list of products, including many popular brand names, that shoppers may want to steer clear of on auction sites. See which products to avoid.

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You Can Afford Trip on New, Biggest Cruise Liner

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:12:22 GMT

You Can Afford Trip on New, Biggest Cruise Liner

posted: 19 DAYS 16 HOURS AGO

filed under: Economizer

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Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will be taking its maiden voyage later this month. It will be the largest cruise ship on the planet, towering 20 stories over the waves. On board, there's space for 6,300 paying guests, 2,000 crew members, a 1,300-seat theater, some duplex cabins, an ice rink, an indoor/outdoor park, and a cocktail bar that travels from deck to deck via an elevator system. Normally, when a flashy new ship is launched, it becomes the hottest ticket in the market, and prices reflect the tight demand. But not this time ...

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Which Paper Towel Brand Gives the Best Bang for Your Buck?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:52:20 GMT

Which Paper Towel Brand Gives the Best Bang for Your Buck?

posted: 20 DAYS 17 HOURS AGO

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So here's the scoop. I smeared a dollop of Nutella on my desk, to see if the desk wanted some. OK, actually, I was running a consumer experiment testing leading brands of paper towels, investigating which one gives you the easiest clean-up and return on investment. Let's meet our three challengers:

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Boston Market Offers $1 Chicken Meal

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:06:47 GMT

Boston Market Offers $1 Chicken Meal

posted: 24 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

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Boston Market is offering its online customers a $1 chicken meal. That's a complete meal with a quarter white or 3-piece dark chicken served with mashed potatoes and cornbread. All for one humble greenback. But act fast! The offer lasts through Nov. 1. Click below for more details and to get your printable online coupon.

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Halloween Freebies

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:58:59 GMT

Halloween Freebies

posted: 24 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

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Here are this week's Five Fabulous Finds from Coupon Cravings, including free tacos, burritos and frozen yogurt on Halloween. Plus, get free pumpkin stencils and carving guides, as well as extra-cheap ambiance music, costumes and coupon booklets.

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Scary Import Coming to Fast Food Chain?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:17:56 GMT

Scary Import Coming to Fast Food Chain?

posted: 24 DAYS 16 HOURS AGO

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Would you eat chicken imported from China? Overwhelmingly, 96% of WalletPop readers say they wouldn't touch the stuff. But now that a 2004 ban on chicken imported from China has been lifted, it could be awfully tempting for some of America's favorite fast-food chains to buy the cheap meat. We asked seven of the biggest fast food chains in the U.S. whether they would buy the chicken when it becomes available. Three said they will only buy American chicken. Three would not say what they'll do. And one, a very big one, left the door wide open.

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When a Fridge Is Not a Fridge

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:51:07 GMT

When a Fridge Is Not a Fridge

posted: 25 DAYS 17 HOURS AGO

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If you purchased a compact Galaxy refrigerator from Sears, you'd expect it to be a refrigerator, right? Wrong. One woman found this out the hard way after her milk kept spoiling. What Sears was marketing as a $145 refrigerator has no compressor and is in fact, a cooler shaped like a fridge. Here's how WalletPop helped to get her money back.

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Latest Holiday Scams

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:34:10 GMT

Latest Holiday Scams

posted: 25 DAYS 17 HOURS AGO

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In order to keep you abreast of the latest holiday scams, WalletPop spoke to Fred Touchette, a security analyst, to learn what to watch for as you start your holiday shopping. Here are three specific holiday-related scams to avoid.

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Why Is BBQ So Cheap?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:59:26 GMT

Why Is BBQ So Cheap?

posted: 26 DAYS 19 HOURS AGO

filed under: Economizer

When it comes to cheap meals that satisfy our bellies, there's nothing quite as fundamental, or as all-American, as barbecue. Despite its long preparation time and complicated and guarded seasoning methods, BBQ is also one of the most reliable budget meals available. WalletPop's Jason Cochran takes a look at how that could be.

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A Halloween Bargain So Good, It's Scary

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:57:34 GMT

A Halloween Bargain So Good, It's Scary

posted: 27 DAYS 22 HOURS AGO

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See how one frugal mom bought her daughter a Disney Store costume and got a "free" wardrobe to go with it. Wait, don't be jealous -- you can do the same thing. Continue reading to learn the secret to her shopping success.

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