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If you haven't already spent a fortune on your children over the holidays, there are some great deals to be found right now. Pottery Barn Kids is offering 30–65 percent on select, bedding, clothing, and more. Amazon has savings of up to 70 percent and Crazy 8 has up to 60 percent on cute clothes for the kids. Since no mom needs another trip to the mall, stay home and take advantage of Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! You’ll face a higher tax bill next spring if Congress doesn’t act to revive a series of tax breaks that expired Dec. 31, 2011. Among the breaks that Congress didn’t extend in all the Sturm und Drang over the payroll tax holiday are: Alternative minimum tax patch The AMT is a parallel tax system created more than 40 years Read more
Taking your tunes with you wherever you roam is easy with an MP3 player and some solid headphones, but what if you're riding a bike, hanging at the lake with some friends, or camping? Enter the Turtle Shell by Outdoor Technology. This small speaker was made to hit the road (or trail) with you. The geometric-shaped speaker fits in the palm of your hand, is water-resistant, comes with a built-in Read more
It's easy to forget about yourself while you're busy shopping for friends and family. However, you don't want to end up with nothing to wear during the season of holiday and New Year's soirees. That said, we highly suggest you pop over to Net-A-Porter's gigantic sale happening now. The site just slashed additional markdowns up to 70 percent off designer goods from the likes of Dolce & Read more
The year-end is approaching and what a whirlwind of controversial company moves consumers had to face this year! There was plenty of outrage as companies try to cut costs or implement unfavorable business practices. The latest example was retailers trying to cash in on the Black Friday craze and holding their sales on Thanksgiving itself, leaving lots of customers to face the choice of leaving Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near the top of the “oops” list is forgetting to enter their Social Security number at the top of the tax form — or making a mistake when entering those nine digits. But think about it for a minute: Do Read more
Usually it's tough to bounce back after a long weekend, but today is not your average Monday — it's Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year. For those of you who steered clear of Black Friday, now is your chance to scoop up some gifts at a discount, without leaving your desk. The brains behind Cyber Monday are no dummies and know that you'll be sitting in front of your Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! As one of the most talked about shopping days of the year, it’s no wonder thousands and thousands of people wake up early and make the trek to their favorite department store in search of great deals. But, will it really save you a lot of money? In a word, yes. But only if you’re properly prepared. Just as you can find great Read more
Thanksgiving is next week, but is quickly followed by the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. Whether you've got your eye on a big screen TV, a laptop, or a new smartphone, follow these tips that will help make your early morning shopping rush a breeze rather than a hailstorm of stress. Make a list — Just because there's a sale doesn't mean you should buy. Make a list of the Read more
The word "Monday" in Cyber Monday makes you think all the best deals are on that specific day, right? Well, that's actually not the case this year. Retailers are being more aggressive with sales as evidenced by stores holding Black Friday sales on Thursday. Many are providing online discounts earlier than the designated Cyber Monday. SmartMoney says: "As retailers push online sales more Read more
