April 26, 2012
One of the reasons I love our Best Android Apps page is that users keep recommending excellent apps in the comments. Sure, there are developers trying to promote their own apps, but what I really like seeing is users rooting for their personal favorites. Take reader Arturo Álvarez for example. He recommended DroidStats in the [...]
April 20, 2012
While technology sometimes offers us entirely new options, it more commonly refines everyday life. Couponing is one example. People have been saving money with coupons for decades, but the proliferation of mobile Internet offers new opportunities. Let’s have a look at a few ways you can save buckets of dough with your computer and mobile phone.
April 18, 2012
See coupon codes in a sidebar, alongside almost any online store. Sidepon relies on user-contributed codes to function, is quick to check and doesn’t require you to register for or install anything in order to work. We’ve previously shown you the top ten sites for online coupons and promotional codes. Sidepon was made to be like these sites, but with a better UI.
April 7, 2012
If you’re budget conscious, you’ll know how saving a few bucks on several items might well increase your discretionary spending. Sometimes ordering an item online and waiting a few days for it arriving in the mail can mean savings of perhaps $30-$50. For those of us who look for the best deals before making a final purchase, a few helpful mobile apps on our iOS or Android device could lead to even more savings.
March 24, 2012
No matter what your income, you should always track how and where you’re spending your money. And if you have an iPhone there are several free finance apps that can easily remind you if you’re spending within or beyond your means.
March 20, 2012
Every iPad enthusiast (and everyone in general) has heard of Apple’s new iPad. While some people feel the update is not significant enough, many are still planning to buy it. With its retina display and its 4G capabilities, the new iPad can still make a good upgrade on the iPad 2, and is a significant upgrade on the original iPad. So what if you own an older iPad, but really want to lay your hands on the new model?
March 17, 2012
This time of year is when you can pick up some of the craziest deals on the best gear. Retailers are looking to unload last year’s merchandise to make room in their warehouses for new clothing and equipment. The best place I know of to get deals is through the network of sites owned by Backcountry.com.
February 1, 2012
Are you looking for a new place to live? Are you concerned about the cost of living? Consider this – you can save a lot of money simply by walking instead of driving to run errands or to get to work. From getting groceries to shopping for gadgets, walking is good for you and the absolute cheapest way to get around.
December 12, 2011
In this holiday season, and in these economically challenging times, it pays (pardon the pun) to keep track of our spending so that you don’t allow gift buying and other money related activities to end up setting you back for months and months. Here are a couple of cool websites I recommend, Mint.com and OneReceipt, that can help keep track of where your money goes.
December 2, 2011
I happen to be an incredibly impulsive net-shopping addict. I’m like a kid in a toy shop on Amazon – “People who purchased this also purchased these:” is like poetry to my ears. So if you’re like me and have firmly decided to do all your Christmas online this year – then congratulations, you’re already going to be paying far less than physical retail stores will charge – but let me show you some of the other tactics I employ to save money.
