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Extended warranties can be great for peace of mind, but the reality is they're not the best way to spend your money. Why? We'll give you three reasons: 1. Manufacturer's warranties already give you basic coverage at no additional cost. 2. Most brand name retailers build … [Read more...] about Skip the extended warranty

Believe it or not, good old-fashioned haggling can yield great results. Even at major retail stores, the salesperson is likely to have some leeway. Sometimes they can give you a better price, sometimes they can give you a free accessory. By haggling with them a bit, you'll … [Read more...] about Haggle for a better deal

Since many electronics burn through batteries at a regular pace, you'll save money by buying rechargeable batteries. The electricity it costs to refill them is a fraction of the cost you'd pay on disposable batters. Plus, you'll be helping out the environment since you'll be … [Read more...] about Use rechargeable batteries

From computers to major appliances, if a product is energy efficient, it will save you money over time. For example, an EnergyStar compliant computer can use as much as 25% less energy than a non-compliant computer. That will translate to healthy and regular savings on your … [Read more...] about Buy electronics that are EnergyStar compliant

A SmartStrip will help you save money on your electric bill by having a "master" outlet dictate the usage of the other outlets. For example: plug the computer into the master outlet and use the supporting outlets for the printer, monitor, speakers, internet router and any other … [Read more...] about Plug your computer into a SmartStrip