Author Archives: Nina Feldman

Save money on gas this summer

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Nina Feldman

For your car journeys this summer: Fuel My Route lets you find out how much your trip will cost fuel-wise. Enter start and end locations for distance, directions and fuel price for the trip, as well as where to find the best … Continue reading →

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Press 9 to be removed from spam calls

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Nina Feldman

When you get one of those junk calls (recorded robo-calls), try pressing “9.” It appears that in most cases the call will be dropped and your phone number will be on the company’s “do not call” list. I have been … Continue reading →

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How to create a good password and remember it

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Nina Feldman

Everyone recommends not only creating a strong Internet password but using a different password for each site. How to remember all of these passwords?! One way is to use a “generic” password based on a phrase that you can remember. … Continue reading →

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108 stores with discounts for seniors – some at 50+

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Nina Feldman

Restaurants Applebee’s: 15% off  with Golden Apple Card (60+) Arby’s: 10% off (55+) Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+) Bennigan’s: discount varies by location Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+) Boston Market: 10% off (65+) Burger King: 10% … Continue reading →

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Today is Bank Transfer Day

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Nina Feldman

Today is Bank Transfer Day. Remember that credit unions support your community. They also have agreements with other CUs to provide free ATMs everywhere you go; you don’t need to only use the one at same credit union where you … Continue reading →

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Use paper already printed on one side – save trees and money!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Nina Feldman

Got off phone to hear cat puking up hairball on rug. Jumped up, spilling coffee all over pile of papers on desk. Silver lining: All were old (papers and cat) and could be thrown straight into recycling bin (papers, not … Continue reading →

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An easy way to support a cause — maybe yours!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Nina Feldman

Just found out about this search engine, Goodsearch, that donates money to a nonprofit of your choice each time you use it to do a Web search (much like Google). For now, I’ve chosen to support a local Oakland group, … Continue reading →

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Caffeine’s buzz chases away women’s depression

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Nina Feldman

Melissa Healy, News Report: “In the back-and-forth world of research on caffeine’s effects, the latest study suggests that women who get several jolts of java a day may do more than get a quick boost: Their mental health may see … Continue reading →

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The Future is Now – Dick Tracy phone watch

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Nina Feldman

Does this cell phone watch make anyone else think of Dick Tracy? Video demo. I guess the future is now.

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Social security bonds good as gold

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Nina Feldman

It turns out that social security bonds are even better than similar bonds owned by college endowment funds, widows, orphans and even the Chinese. (They all loan money to the U.S. government, which, despite its problems, is still the world’s … Continue reading →

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