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Stay In the Loop With Deal News

August 24th, 2010

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a website that’s sole purpose is to inform the masses of incredible savings on the internet?

Oh wait, it already exists. Yes!

The site is called DealNews.com and they work hard to bring the latest and greatest price cuts to hit the web. Today alone there have been 137 new deals posted. The deals include technology items, stuff for macs, kids items, home goods, and for a limited time only, a back to school section. For really cool stuff that usually goes under the radar, you have to check out the Editor’s Picks page.

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Travel Tips for the Summer

June 4th, 2010

Finding travel deals can be difficult. Here are some things to remember when you’re planning a summer getaway.

1. Fast action: When a deal goes up on Twitter or the site of an airline or hotel, they usually only last for a certain amount of time OR until the deal on those items is snatched up. For example, Jet Blue sometimes offers deals until 6 pm or until the 25 seats it’s offering have been bought. In order get the deal, you have to be on top of your deal game.

2. Dates: Often companies will allow a deal only for specific dates, which means that when you enter the dates you want to travel, you’re met with the normal price. Check for small print at the bottom of the page to see what the deal is. Be flexible with your dates to receive the best prices (hint: leave and return during mid-week).

3. Travel Agencies: Be wary of composite travel agencies and their offerings. Hotwire, for example, frequently has pop up style deals that present a much cheaper price than in actuality. Even when you sign up for email notifications, there’s often a chance that deceit is around the corner.

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Government Deals On Appliances Fly Fast

April 20th, 2010

The government is giving out more than $300 million in rebates for those who buy energy efficient appliances. Unfortunately, the program was so successful that in many cases, states ran out of deals to dole within a day or two.  The Fed created the program as part of the stimulus package, and the results seem to be boosting the sales of retailers.
Part of the success was inspired by turn in programs involving cars and other old appliances. Last year, the Cash for Clunkers program rewarded those who swapped gas guzzling trucks and SUV’s for cash, and similarly, these appliance seekers have seen the boon.

Partly fueled by Earth Day, California’s incentive program has $35 million in rebates, while American Samoa has $100,000. Some states, like Texas, had such a positive response to the rebates that many customers had difficulty securing reservations, due to long phone wait times, and crashing websites. Frustration and dissatisfaction was rampant.

Other states, like Missouri, have learned from these problems and begun a phasing process instead.  Illinois made the retailers seek the rebates from the state, which was a lot easier on the customers.  A Colorado appliance company, Appliance Factory Outlet, anticipates to make more than $300,000. It seems that most people are benefitting from the government’s deal.

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Top 10 U.S. Deal Cities

April 2nd, 2010

The beautiful Atlanta skyline (right)

Do you want a vacation that won’t cost you an arm and a leg? Hotwire just ranked the best cities in the U.S. to visit if you want a deal on entertainment, hotels, transportation, and value.

1. Atlanta, GA. This southern city switches spots with last year’s number 1 and this year’s

2. Orlando, FL. Disneyworld, anyone?

3.Phoenix, AZ. is perfect if you want a hot spring break.

4.Dallas, TX. This city is quintessential Texas, and has deals galore – from thrift shops to downtown dining.

5. Denver, CO. Low prices makes this city highly livable and a great destination spot.

6. Houston, TX. is another Texan gem, and is even more cosmopolitan than Dallas.

7. Los Angeles, CA. If you want cheap entertainment and nice weather, visit the home of the movies, music, and television.

8. Raleigh, N.C. This city is another one renowned for its low prices.

9. Chicago, Ill. is known for being a “second-city,” but there’s nothing second rate about this gem of a town, except its prices, of course.

10. Miami, FL. is another hotbed of entertainment and deals. Plus, the beach is a hop skip and a jump away.

If you are lucky enough to live in one of these cities, rejoice! If not, what are you waiting for? Book your deal vacation today!

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Jimi’s Deal

March 17th, 2010


Jimi Hendrix is the best guitarist of all time. I was going to write “arguably the best guitarist of all time” but Jimi has no true rival. Bringing jazz, the blues, soul, and funk (before it officially existed) into contact with the electric guitar, Jimi did what no one since has been able to do and inspired a generation of rockers, hip-hoppers and r&b players.

Recently a new Jimi album with unreleased tracks has been released.  There are some favorites that have been done like never before (Stone Free, Hear My Train A Comin’) which are stellar, there are new songs too.  Crying Blue Rain and Valley of Neptune (the title track) are no shots in the dark. They are tracks featuring Jimi at his best – soloing madly, evolving riffs and his reassuring voice in the background singing the hook.

You don’t have to like rock and roll to appreciate Jimi’s style — just  look at the ‘i’ at the end of his name for crying out loud. Legend has it that Jimi used to insert tabs of acid under his headband while performing so that when he started to sweat, his pores would accept the chemicals and his guitar playing would reflect his state of mind. This collection of new songs makes me believe it.  No matter how you buy them, mp3, iTunes, CD, vinyl, or even if you just listen to them on youtube, these new hits are a great deal.

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Cheap Airfare Isn’t So Complicated

February 24th, 2010

You want to get away but you don’t want to spend the bucks? Well here are some tips to get the best travel deals you can.

There are tons of travel search websites out there but I find the best to be www.kayak.com. This site searches through all of the other ones – Orbitz, Travelocity, etc. – to find the best deal for you. Usually this is the best option.

However, another site called ITASoftware.com allows you to re-route your flight to see if there may be a faster way to get to your destination, often through another city via layover. The catch is, you can’t book flights through this site, so you’ll have to go back to kayak.com.

But as I mentioned last week, it’s often much cheaper to book a flight on a Tuesday or Wednesday because the airline companies have a harder time filling these flights than a Friday or Sunday flight. This also means that if you buy your ticket on a Tuesday or Wednesday, it will be cheaper because people tend to wait till the weekends to think about future plans. Airlines know this.

Also, continue to check online. If your travel dates are a few months away, which is the best way to buy tickets, then maybe waiting a week can make a difference in the price. Usually though, the earlier the better.

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Finding Online Deals with SheFinds and MomFinds

January 3rd, 2010

online-shopping-511x340You may be a shopping fanatic, a fashionista, a frugal shopper, or just interested in finding good bargains online. No matter what your reason is for shopping online, you can be pointed in the right direction quickly and easily by visiting SheFinds.com and MomFinds.com.

The editors at SheFinds scour the Internet for the best offers in beauty and fashion, and then write about those items in guides that are easy to read and simple to browse, along with links to stores that carry the items. Daily trends are covered in the beauty and fashion blogs on the sites. Every week the sites sent out a free newsletter to thousands of registered readers around the world highlighting the most promising Internet finds of the week.

Michelle Madhok, a recognized expert in shopping online, founded SheFinds.com and momFinds.com to bring net shoppers up-to-date on the latest online shopping finds. Madhok has also served as a contributing editor for MSN Shopping, RealSimple.com, the American Heart Association, and Cotton Incorporated. She has had her shopping style and informational tips featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Women’s Wear Daily, The Chicago Tribune, the New York Post, and the Washington Post. She has also been interviewed on the Tyra Banks Sho and NBC, in addition to radio interviews and commentaries. Before launching SheFinds.com and MomFinds.com, Makhok was the Director of Entertainment Marketing for CBS Broadcasting New Media, and also the Group Director of Editorial Products at AOL, overseeing all content for women.

All you have to do is click to find out what the trends are in Internet shopping and find the best items to buy. They only write about the good things they find, and they don’t sell anything, they just offer free advice through their blogs and newsletters. They even find coupon codes online and tell site visitors about great sales offered by online merchants.

No matter what type of online shopper you consider yourself to be, nobody likes to shop alone. SheFinds.com and MomFinds.com are ready and waiting to go shopping with you!

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