Category Archives: Consumer Tips

7 Easy Ways to Improve a Bad Day

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Nina Feldman

Don’t let a bad morning ruin your entire day. Use these mental tricks to change your momentum: Positive thinking.

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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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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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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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