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Research of the Week: Is Mobile Banking Better?

Millennials are the first to jump on new technology that makes their lives easier, but a new survey finds they also may be the first to dump tech that doesn’t perform like they expect. This survey shows the problems with our current mobile banking experience.

The Costly New Importance of Brand Loyalty

As Apple admits to throttling old iPhones, loyal customers consider leaving them behind. But the importance of brand loyalty as a costly new angle.

Would You Switch Your Phone Carrier for $450?

Pricey smartphone plans may not technically be an “essential” expense—like rent or groceries—but, let’s be honest, nixing our phones altogether often isn’t the first place we look when it comes to tightening our budgets. That’s why we love any opportunity to reduce our phone bills, whether it’s negotiating with the company or cutting back on […]

2013 Sales Tax Holiday includes Computers and Tablets

With the start of July, businesses and consumers alike are prepping for the 2013 Sales Tax Holiday. The big newsflash in Florida this year is that computers and tablets under $750 will be included in the tax-free sale. This can yield a great discount (up to $52.50!) to anyone who plans to buy some new […]

Best and Worst Things to Buy in April

April is here, and if you’re stuck indoors waiting out showers that will bring May flowers, consider it a blessing: You’ll have an excuse to devote more time to shopping around for the best deals online! In an effort to guide you towards savvy purchases, we dug through the dealnews archives from years past to […]

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Three Inexpensive Ways to Relieve Stress

Don't let stress lead to overspending! These three ideas can help you relieve stress without spending a lot of cash to do it, so you can avoid debt.

Back-to-school shopping: More tech-savvy than ever

Back-to-school shopping just got more advanced – and expensive! It’s that time again – Summer break is almost over, meaning it’s time to get in that back-to-school mindset again. With about three weeks before the start of school, parents everywhere are preparing to shell out some serious cash to get their kids ready for class. […]