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Google has just debuted a new form of advertising called AdWords Comparison Ads — a special kind of ad that will prompt users to view a list of sponsored products in a structured format. To get started, Google is running the ads for queries related to the mortgage market, though it has plans to eventually [...]
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Google Tackles Mortgage Market With New Comparison Ads
Posted by lorenzo on October 29th, 2009
Posted in Mortgage 
Tags: Comparison Shopping, Google, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Saving Money 
No Comments »Using A CARS Rebate? Know Your Rights First
Posted by lorenzo on August 15th, 2009
Jim decided to take advantage of the Cash For Clunkers program and trade his Crown Victoria in on something a little more fuel-efficient. Unfortunately, the dealership where he bought the car wasn’t quite ready to handle one of the most frightening of all creatures: an informed consumer. They counted on their customers to not fully [...]
Posted in Personal Finance Tags: Budgeting, CARS.gov, Cash for Clunkers, Saving Money, TipLine No Comments »Best Coupons Sites for Online Shopping
Posted by lorenzo on August 9th, 2009
So you’ve got to have the latest and greatest gadget, or item for your significant one’s birthday, or you’re treating yourself.
This is the strategy that we suggest in order to find the best bargain around:
Decide WHAT you want, brand, model # etc. . .
Find the 3 BEST prices around, make sure to include:
Google Shopping
eBay
Amazon.com
Look for [...]
The Best Online Tools for Personal Finance
Posted by Staff Writer on July 9th, 2009
Consumers are paying closer attention to what they buy, how much they save, and where they invest. These resources can be a huge help. Even better, most of them are free.
It’s tougher than ever to plan your finances. But it’s also easier than ever to find help on the cheap.
There are a host of Web [...]
FindABetterBank Finds a Bank that Suits Your Needs
Posted by Staff Writer on June 22nd, 2009
Are you getting the most out of your bank? Web site FindABetterBank lets you select the features you want in a bank, then gives you a list of banks that most closely fill your needs.
When using the site, the first option you’re asked to provide is location. Having a bank that is right around the [...]
5 Ways Twitter Can Save You Money
Posted by Staff Writer on June 18th, 2009
Twitter is much more than just a platform for idle chatter. Many people are getting real utility out of the service, using it for things like being more productive, finding a job, getting customer service, and it can even help you save money. That’s great news at a time when the economy still hasn’t fully [...]
How to Buy Things for Free
Posted by Staff Writer on June 6th, 2009
Mom of Five Shares Secret Tricks
Everyone loves a good freebie, but do you ever get frustrated that what’s offered isn’t really what you want? Wouldn’t you love to just go into a store, buy exactly what you need, and somehow have it work out to be free? This is not a pipe dream, but the [...]
25 Simple Tricks to painlessly cut $100 /mo from Your Spending
Posted by Staff Writer on June 4th, 2009
Everyone has expenses that seem small at first, but can quickly add up at the end of the month. By cutting down on non-essentials, reviewing and eliminating unnecessary expenses, and following the 25 tips below, you will be saving $100 a month or more in no time. (Read more at: Online University Lowdown)
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Americans are saving more money
Posted by Staff Writer on June 3rd, 2009
All it took was a financial crisis followed by a recession to get Americans to start pocketing their cash. Americans are saving more money now than at any time since February 1995, The Wall Street Journal reports.
According to the Commerce Department, personal saving rose to 5.7% of after-tax income in April. That’s up from 4.5% [...]
