We find money-saving and money-growing ideas from around the web for your everyday finances.
- For techies, geeks and the rest of us who love our gadgets, the people at PC World have culled “the jewels from the junk” to put together their annual roundup of the best free stuff: 2013 edition. It’s “a virtual smorgasbord of the very best no-cost programs, apps, and services available online.”
- Lifehacker has a list of the top ten things you never have to pay full price for. They explain when to buy and where to get bargains, among other tips.
- It’s never wise to overextend yourself with credit. But this Christmas shopping season (and year round), if you do put some purchases on a credit card, remember that you can use your credit card to protect your purchase. For example, you can ask for a chargeback if there is an unresolved dispute. Also, one of the common free perks that credit cards offer is an extended warranty on purchases – check your cardholder agreement.
- “Oh the weather outside is frightful….” Here are five simple ways to get your home ready for winter.
- You still have to go outside when the weather is frightful, so here are some winter car maintenance tips that’ll save you money.
- CAA shares this video from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation of ten smart winter driving tips.
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