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Save Money By Haggling For Common Expenses

Justin Louis — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:14 +0000

One of the most common things to haggle for is the price of a new car. But do you think to haggle for other common expenses as well?

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How Honest Are You? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:45:56 +0000

Holidays aren't cheap. Especially with all the gadgets high up on wish lists these days. But what would you do if you got over $2000 worth of gadgets by accident, would you fess up?

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Tell Us About Your Black Friday Wins

Justin Louis — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:28:13 +0000

"Black Friday". It's a day that strikes fear into the hearts of some and exhilarates others.

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What's Your Favorite App?

Justin Louis — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:00:18 +0000

Remember the "old days" when cell phones made calls and that was about it? I remember being really excited when I could get a message with baseball scores once a day. But these days there are literally thousands of "Apps" that you can use to add functionality to your mobile device.

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Some Companies Still Value Good Customer Service

Justin Louis — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:46:03 +0000

Sometimes these days, companies have gotten so large that it seems like they feel like they don't have to bother with good customer service anymore. But I had an excellent customer service experience over the weekend.

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What's Your Expiration Date Policy?

Justin Louis — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:51:34 +0000

I make no secret of the fact that I don't like to waste things and I like to save money. That being said, sure sometimes I may play a little fast and loose with the dates on things.

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Instant Gratification or Worth Waiting For?

Justin Louis — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:59:16 +0000

I'll be honest, I'm a fairly impatient person. I don't like waiting for things that I am eagerly anticipating.

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How Do You Grocery Shop? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:56:34 +0000

Flickr user FindYourSearchIt's something that we don't necessarily consciously think about, but there are a number of different ways to grocery shop.

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Would You Complain Over a Penny? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:41:19 +0000

They say "a penny saved is a penny earned", and if you're someone who keeps a change jar around the house you know that those pennies can add up. So what would you do if someone was taking pennies here and there without telling you?

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Do You Buy Generic? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:10:34 +0000

When it comes to shopping for a specific item, we usually have a lot of choices; Brand A, Brand B, Brand C, and many times a no-name generic brand.

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Houseguests – Fun or a Hassle? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:31:18 +0000

These days we're all trying to save money on trips. I'm heading out on vacation next month; I'll be saving by staying with a friend who has also generously offered to let me use his family's second vehicle as well.

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A Yard Sale, an Old Camera, and a Long Passed Relative – Amazing Story

Justin Louis — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:00:54 +0000

There is no other way to describe this story besides "amazing". I wasn't even sure how to categorize this one; is it a sale story for the "Guess What I Paid for This" section? Is it a message from beyond, more appropriate for "Ocean County Paranormal"? Wherever it belongs, I'll let you decide.

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Do You DIY, or Leave it to the Pros? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:49:50 +0000

It can be a lot of fun doing projects around the house on your own. It can also be really frustrating, as I recently discovered.

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I Can't Even GIVE Black Jellybeans Away! [Poll]

Justin Louis — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:43:19 +0000

Just last week we were talking about the joys of leftover (and deeply discounted) Easter Candy. I admit that I did partake in some goodies on sale, but now I'm stuck with a problem.

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Are You Tempted by the Half Price Leftovers? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:42:58 +0000

Over the last six months it's been hardcore candy season. First there's Halloween, then a while later Valentine's Day, and we just had Easter pass. The store shelves are stocked with all sorts of goodies, but if you ask me, it's the day after that's even better, when they try to get rid of the leftovers.

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Buyer's Remorse – To Return or Not To Return? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:26:32 +0000

We've all had it happen before - you're hanging out at the Ocean County Mall, see something you really like (but probably don't really need), and you succumb to the impulse buy. But then you don't get too far down Hooper Ave before that impulse buy turns into buyer's remorse. What do you do?

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UPDATE – Gonna Use That Gift Card? NJ Will Happily Take It Off Your Hands [Poll]

Justin Louis — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:00:12 +0000

I love gift cards, I really do. I think an Amazon gift card or a Target gift card are the perfect things to give that person who is difficult to shop for. That being said, how many times have you forgotten about a gift card that's sat around for a while? Click "Read More" for the latest update on this story!

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Have Movie Theater Snacks Gotten Too Expensive? [Poll, Link]

Justin Louis — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:15:39 +0000

The weekend rolls around and you want to take the family to the movies. For a family of 4, it's already going to cost you about $40 just to get in, but then of course you have to buy some snacks. Let's say you get a bucket of popcorn to share, everyone gets a small soda, maybe a package or two of candy. Before you know it, you're already another $40 in the hole. Has it gotten out of hand?

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How do you do Lunch at Work? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:30:45 +0000

During these tough economic times, and with gas pushing closer and closer to $4 here in NJ, we're all looking for ways to save money. One way is to cut down on food costs. So the question today is, how do you do lunch during the workday?

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An Epic Weekend of Savings

Justin Louis — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:19:06 +0000

I've talked before about my love of finding deals and saving money. And hey, in this economy, who wouldn't like to save a buck? That being said, I have to tell you about my incredible weekend of savings.

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