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Being Surrounded by Women Could Actually Save You Money

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:30:09 +0000

If you paid attention in high school economics, you already know the theory of supply and demand: the more of something there are, the less value they have. Seems the same thing applies to dating, because new research shows men are more likely to spend money on a woman if he thinks she’s his one shot at … well, let’s call it “romantic opportunity.” Or sex. We can call it sex. You’re so boring though.

The Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets Is Almost Upon Us — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:01:20 +0000

With all the fees airlines have been packing on in the past couple years, it may seem that tickets are impossibly expensive.

But there are times when it’s cheaper to buy them — and those times are fast approaching.

Cracking The Target Clearance Code

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:14:38 +0000

Ladies and gentleman I offer you the key to reading the secret code of the price tag at your neighborhood Target store. Think of this as the Da Vinci Code for shopping at Target.

How Can You See Movies for Just $1 This Summer? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:16:42 +0000

If you love going to the movies but are on a limited budget, this will give you cause for celebration: hundreds of theaters across the US will be selling tickets to selected movies and showings for just $1 this summer.

Do You Cook at Home to Save Money? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:49 +0000

One of the best ways to save money is cooking at home rather than dinning out. In these times, are Americans choosing to do that? According to a new poll from Harris Interactive — which suggests the economic recovery is still a long way from being over — more and more people are dining in. [...]

Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:57:52 +0000

If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.

Website Helps Find The Cheapest Beer Prices Near You

Joe Student — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:30:54 +0000

When a website uses a giant winking keg as its spokesmodel, you know it is as good for you as it is bad for your liver. SaveOnBrew.com helps you find the cheapest beer near you, so you can concentrate on drinking beer instead of shopping for it. SaveOnBrew.com is a new, free website that pulls [...]

JC Penney Gets Rid of Sales in Favor of Permanent Discounts — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:39:31 +0000

For a die-hard shopper, there’s little more frustrating than buying something at full-price, only to see it go on sale shortly thereafter.

To ward that off, retailing giant JC Penney has announced that starting Feb. 1, it’s discounting all merchandise by at least 40 percent — permanently.

Want to Spend Less Money? Try This Secret — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:09:56 +0000

You might have a pocketful of cash — but the size of those bills matters when it comes to how much of it you’re likely to spend. A new paper set to be published in the Journal of Consumer Research by marketing professors Priya Raghubir and Joydeep Srivastava indicates people tend to spend less when [...]

Clippin' For Cash: Couponing To The Extreme

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:07:54 +0000

We all love saving money, it ranks right up there with winning free money with the Dawg Pound Sound game or getting $500 in free gas! But one lady has found a way to make her grocery money go further, a lot further.

Keep More Of Your Money And Still Get The Things You Need And Want

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:02:08 +0000

Saving money is hard work, at least for a little while it's hard work. Saving money is just like any other activity, once you figure out how, then it becomes second nature. We all know how to find the clearance rack at a department store, but did you know there are ways to save on the things you and your family use and need every day? I have learned the same problem I had in school is the same problem my bank account has smaller numbers than I would like it to have. I didn't do my homework.

Tracy's Big Secret: "I'm a Thrift Store Queen"

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:20:44 +0000

If you listen to Tracy and Krista from the Bruce and the Kennel Club Morning show here on 97.3 The Dawg, talk for more than 5 minutes no doubt the conversation will have turned to shopping and sales. Like a lot of ladies the art of hitting the sales racks at the right time brings a sense of satisfaction to these two ladies too. Maybe it was being raised with 6 brothers and sisters or maybe it's just good old fashioned South Louisiana common sense but Tracy knows where to find a bargain and she is going to share that secret with you!

5 Things Not to Buy in a Supermarket

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:20:37 +0000

As Tracy was just telling you on 97.3 the Dawg,the grocery store people have us figured out. They know that in addition to food for our families we need other little odds and ends to complete our shopping lists. Unfortunately these little odds and ends, add up to big numbers at the check out stand. So what is worth making an extra stop for?