February 2009

Post image for Wal-Mart Lowers Price on Debit Cards

What: Wal-Mart’s prepaid debit card just got cheaper—once $9, it’s now just $3 (other fees associated with the card have also been lowered). The typical price of a money card like th

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Oh no, another celebrity fashion line… We’ll see how this one turns out.  People’s Style Watch has the scoop on Paula Abdul’s jewelry designs.
Beautiful collages at the Po

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Post image for The Budget Fashionista’s Weekly Retail Closing Report for Feb 27

It’s a mixed bag this week – overall, retailers are falling farther and farther from grace (even online sales are dropping), but some are getting creative at getting consumers back. Here&#

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Mowing My Weeds: Why Buy When You Can Borrow? via Fake Plastic Fish – Beth, of Fake Plastic Fish, struggles with what to do about acquiring a push mower she knows she will rarely use (love the p

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Post image for Old School is New School: LL Bean and Friends Forge a Comeback

What: Quality is making a comeback as old school items like Levi 501s, LL Bean Duckie Boots, Pendleton plaid coats and Wellies by Hunter emerge as the latest fashion must-haves. Those of you who lost

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