As most savvy shoppers know, unit price is an important way of comparing the "real" cost of different package sizes. Generally speaking, the lower the unit price, the better the deal, and larger packages usually offer a better unit price. See below for an easy-to-use unit price … [Read more...] about Change the rules on unit prices when you have a coupon
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Negotiate for a lower Sirius or XM radio subscription rate
While the merger of Sirius and XM reduced some satellite radio competition, there's still a good chance of scoring a lower subscription rate just by asking (or threatening to cancel).As an example, the XM Everything package is listed at $12.95/month (as of May 2010) which works … [Read more...] about Negotiate for a lower Sirius or XM radio subscription rate
Stick with cheap domain name registrations
Domain prices are sold wholesale by Verisign ($6.86 on July 1, 2010) and then a 25 cent ICANN fee is added on. Since you can't buy directly from Verisign, you'll have to buy from a reseller.There are countless companies who offer domain registration services for new .com, … [Read more...] about Stick with cheap domain name registrations
Don’t buy – Adopt!
There are literally thousands of pure breed dogs and cats available at local shelters. Petfinder.org can help you find them. Usually for a small fee ($50) the local shelter will let you take the animal home. Some breed specific rescues may ask you to donate a few hundred … [Read more...] about Don’t buy – Adopt!
Do the math to pick the right type of IRA
Since the tax laws for IRA conversions changed in 2010, now is as good a time as ever to consider which type of investment will make the most money for you in the long run. The basic types of IRAs are Roth and Traditional. A key difference between a Roth IRA and Traditional IRA … [Read more...] about Do the math to pick the right type of IRA