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There are lots of stores out there that offer price protection policies — when the price drops on an item you’ve purchased, they’ll refund you the difference. But there’s a catch… it’s up to you to watch prices.

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5 Things to Buy Now that Summer is Over

Summer has come to an end. The kids are back in school (for many of us) and it’s time to do a little deal hunting. Indeed, with the end of summer, we start to think about ways we can spruce things up a little bit with some merchandise — bought on sale, of course. Here are 5 things you can expect to find great deals on now that summer has come to an end.

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How can passive barriers curb impulse buying?

How many people want to be responsible with money? How many people want to control impulse buying? Yet, how many people actually do it? When it comes to personal finance, the concept is really simple. Even a kid can understand it. Spend less than you earn, save the rest. Simple, isn’t it?  But how many of us do it? If finances are as easy as this , there wouldn’t be 1000s of personal finance blogs. It is more than money.

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Fabulous Freebies in 2011 from Kiplinger’s!

At Kiplinger, we believe you can have the best of both worlds: that you can live frugally and live well.

To prove that point, we’re back with our fifth annual list of fabulous freebies. We found 31 categories of quality goods and services — from free financial services to free entertainment, no useless junk allowed! — that you would happily pay money for, except you don’t have to.

Welcome to the land of the freebies, the home of the savers.

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The high cost of losing sleep

Sleep deprivation is never a fun thing to deal with. Feeling groggy when going about your day can make it less enjoyable and productive. But being sleep deprived can also be a drain on your bank account.

Here are six ways lack of sleep can cost you money.

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47 Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Weekend

Ever have a conversation that goes like this…?

“What do you want to do this weekend?”

*Shoulder shrug*

“I dunno, whatta you wanna do?”

*Shoulder shrug and sigh*

“I dunno; there’s nothing to ever do around here.”

Too often when we think about “fun” things, we think of the expensive options like taking in a ballgame, going on vacation, or going to a concert.

Here’s a list to help free you from boredom without emptying your wallet this weekend.

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Discounted Gift Cards: The New Coupon

Sites like Plastic Jungle, ABC Gift Cards, Cardpool and Swapagift re-sell unwanted gift cards to hundreds of different retailers. A secondary-market aggregator called Gift Card Granny can help you find the deepest discounts.

Discounted gift cards are as good as coupons: They provide a consistent discount of 3% to 30% or more.

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6 Sneaky Ways Online Purchases Are Hurting Your Budget

Technology has changed the platforms on which our purchases can take place. While once you had to get dressed and drive to a store to buy the latest gadget, you now can shop in the middle of the night wearing whatever is appropriate at that hour, never facing another, “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service” sign.  Shopping from the comfort of your couch has major benefits – and some unpleasant side effects.

While this convenience saves us time and energy, is it really saving us money too – or does technology actually create more spending with less financial forethought?

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