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The baby boomer generation was born during extremely strong economic times in America, giving the “boomer” part of the name new meaning. Now new research is telling us why that generation is expected to live longer than any generation before it. People born when the economy is strong live longer than those born in slumps, [...] These days, everyone is looking for ways to save a buck and the folks behind Cheapism.com survey the field in categories such as computers, home and garden, electronics, and travel. They find the least expensive options, comb reviews to find what offers the most bang for the buck, and tell you where to get the [...] America has gone coupon crazy. TLC has an entire show dedicated to people who have turned coupon clipping and hoarding into a lifestyle. There are reports of people buying newspapers just so that when they open the machine they can steal coupons out of the other papers. Coupons can be valuable – especially if you’re [...] As shoppers continue to watch their pennies, thrift shops and discount stores are pulling out all of the stops to boost their affordable Halloween costumes and accessories for cost-conscious customers. Even though Halloween falls on a Monday this year, Halloween spending is expected to grow 11.7% fro 2010, to $5.9 billion, according to industry research [...] It seems that given the right app, tablet computing can do anything – even slash government spending. Last year, the city council of Hampton, Virginia switch from paper to iPad for all municipal business and it saved the city $16,000 in annual paper costs. There’s also the potential savings in electricity and maintenance by getting [...] Not surprisingly, our spending habits have adjusted to the new economic reality in America. A comparison of pre- and post-recession spending patterns reveals a country that is, on the whole, thriftier in some ways (who needs a fuel-guzzling yacht when a bicycle will get you around?) yet a little more indulgent in others (we’re scrounging [...] Turns out the answer is yes! 72% of those with incomes of $75,000 or more say they are very satisfied with their personal life, while a mere 36% of those with an annual income of $30,000 or less were satisfied. The price of gold has roughly doubled in the last four years, making it a good time to sell unwanted gold jewelry and coins. Comparison-shop to get a fair price, and check the reputation of gold buyers with the Better Business Bureau. You can cut the average $1,000 per year college textbook bill by going to Bartelby.com or Gutenberg.org for free downloads of selected textbooks. To rent books, there’s Chegg.com, BookRenter.com and CampusBookRentals.com. |
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