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Save Money on Cable Television and TV Services
Given the state of the economy, it seems like everyone is looking for ways to save on non-discretionary expenses. Lucky for us, The Digerati Life offers some useful thoughts on how to cut back on TV...
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Ryder Refunds Customer $120 For Forcing Him Into U-Haul's Arms
Jesse, who wrote to us last week to complain about Ryder’s broken guarantee, has contacted us again with a follow up. We also spoke with Ryder directly to ask how their “Guaranteed Availability”...
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Checklist Your Way To Thanksgiving Success
It’s time to get ready for Thanksgiving. Stay in budget and manage your time effectively with ShelterPop’s pre-Turkey Day checklist. What do you do around your house to prepare? (Photo: basykes)
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Why Won't Rental Car Companies Let Me Use My Debit Card?
We recently gave you a suggestion for how to find a rental car that doesn’t require a major credit card, but we didn’t explain why it is that many car rental companies require the credit card — and why...
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Double-Check Your Budget Truck Reservation If You Don't Want To Give Away...
Moving can a great time to take a clear-headed look at your possessions and determine what it is that you truly need. H. and his family ended up giving away many of their belongings during a recent...
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Walmart CEO: Our Customers Are Running Out Of Cash
Walmart CEO Mike Duke says the company is continuing to slash prices, but the chain’s quest to remain the cheapest big-box store may not matter to many of its customers, who are running out of money...
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Should Rental Car Companies Be Allowed To Rent Out Recalled Vehicles?
Every year, several million cars are recalled for repairs that cover everything from the most minor safety concerns to potential death traps. But some rental companies continue to hire out vehicles...
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This Is Why You Should Photograph Your Rental Car
Dan and his wife took a vacation in Hawaii, and rented a car for their use while visiting. Only the car that they rented was in pretty rough shape on the outside. They took it, but carefully documented...
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Budget Decides I Drove Truck An Extra 185 Miles, Shrugs
(ideagrrl) William recently moved, and he rented a truck from Budget to ferry him and his belongings between the two cities. He drove the truck one way between his old place and his new one, and would...
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Sacramento Airport Car Rental Counters Charged Extra .5% Sales Tax For 2 Months
(frankieleon) Half of one percent is a very small amount, to state the extremely obvious. It can make a big difference in an annual budget, though, for a city that raises sales tax rates by half a...
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Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Plans Cost Govt. Nearly $22B More Than Expected
(Xavier J. Peg ☠) Last spring, legislators and researchers began voicing concerns that federal student loan forgiveness plans could become a victim of their own success. This week, we learned just how...
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Cheapo Euro Airline Ryanair Plans To Offer U.S. Flights Within 5 Years
(Juan Rodriguez – PMI/LEPA) Flying to Europe may become significantly cheaper in the next five years, after budget airline Ryanair announced announced that its board has approved plans to eventually...
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Don’t Leave A Message: JPMorgan Chase Scraps Voicemail For 65% Of Workers
(frankieleon) When looking to trim billions of dollars from the budget, companies often look at eliminating wasteful spending, reducing workforce and automating some services. While those are all...
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Hilton Targeting Young, Budget-Conscious Travelers With New “Tru” Hotel Brand
The long list of hotels operating under the Hilton brand will be growing by one this year: joining the likes of Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, and Home2 Suites is new, budget- and...
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1-in-4 Photographers, Florists, Limos & Caterers Jack Up Prices When You Say...
The average wedding may now run you in excess of $31,000, but are you being billed extra for the event just because it’s a wedding? A new report claims that some event vendors charge customers extra...
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