Archive for July, 2012
Today’s Deals: Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and Free Wings
I subscribe to the promotional emails of hundreds of companies so you don’t have to. I sift through 1,000 deal-touting emails every week. Most are worthless. But some offer valuable coupons, promo codes, sales, and freebies – which I collect and organize here and on our deals page. Note: Expiration dates are in brackets. Restaurants [...]
3 Steps to Escaping Email Hell
Editor’s note: This post was written by productivity expert Jared Goralnick, interviewed in the video below. He blogs about online productivity and founded a company that makes an email-management app you can try for free. Overwhelmed by your inbox? You’re not alone. While social networks and company intranets are supposed to be better than email, they’ve [...]
How to Watch the Olympics Online Free
Today, the 2012 Olympic Games begin. Want to watch it all online? You’ll need to jump some hurdles. If you live in the United States and want to see London-based Olympics events live on your computer, smartphone, or tablet, you have to go through NBC. And if you don’t have a cable subscription that includes [...]
16 Reasons Why Whirlpool Tubs Are for Suckers
The following post comes from Len Penzo at partner site LenPenzo.com. I’ve got some advice for those of you who may be thinking about putting a Jacuzzi-style jetted whirlpool tub in your master bathroom. Don’t do it. Trust me, I’m the “proud” owner of one, and the cons far outweigh the pros. In fact, here are [...]
Ask an Expert: Card Canceled After It’s Paid Off?
I review dozens of credit card offers each week to find the best deals. Check out more on our credit card page. A Money Talks News reader wrote me recently with this interesting question… I’m hoping you can offer some advice about what I can do to reopen my account with American Express. I’ve had [...]
How to Automatically Update Your Software
Don’t you wish software makers would change that “remind me later” button to “leave me alone”? That’s certainly how I feel every time a little box pops up in the corner of my computer screen telling me to update software. I’m doing important things – I don’t have time to update! According to a new [...]
U.S. Judge Says Airlines Have to Stop Lying to Us
Booking flights online has always been a frustrating shell game. But fares are about to get a little more fair. If you’ve ever used a price-comparison website for air travel, you know exactly what I’m talking about: You see a surprisingly good rate, click through to the airline’s site to book the deal – and [...]
Speeding Ticket? How to Fight for Savings
Money Talks News now features an Insurance Shopping Tool that allows you to compare rates on Auto, Health, Home and Motorcycle insurance. Check it out! The following post comes from Craig Guillot at partner site Mintlife. It’s a classic scenario: You’re cruising at 10 miles over the speed limit. You think you’re going with the flow of traffic when [...]
Today’s Deals: Ironman, Batman, and Free Postcard
I subscribe to the promotional emails of hundreds of companies so you don’t have to. I sift through 1,000 deal-touting emails every week. Most are worthless. But some offer valuable coupons, promo codes, sales, and freebies – which I collect and organize here and on our deals page. Note: Expiration dates are in brackets. Freebie [...]
How Much Water Are You REALLY Supposed to Drink?
You know how you’re supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day? Actually, it might be healthier to drink less. At least for women. We know drinking more water than your body can process might kill you. So might heat strokes if you don’t drink enough. So what’s the right amount to avoid a trip [...]