Comments for Thrifty and Thriving http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty Surviving with a hot dog budget in a caviar world Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:11:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Deal: Bosch ICON wiper blades by soft wiper blade http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/11/27/deal-bosch-icon-wiper-blades/#comment-126 soft wiper blade Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:11:43 +0000 http://blog.timesunion.com/savingssource/?p=4672#comment-126 it is so cheap!!!! it is so cheap!!!!

]]> Comment on Verizon ups early-termination fee for smartphones by Suzanne Robitaille http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/11/12/verizon-ups-early-termination-fee-for-smartphones/#comment-87 Suzanne Robitaille Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:39:16 +0000 http://blog.timesunion.com/savingssource/?p=4533#comment-87 The $350 fee only applies to new smartphones bought after 11/15/09. A Verizon representative just confirmed this and it says as much in the New York Times article. That's not to say I don't hate Verizon; I am a Verizon customer. But I already own my Blackberry so the fee hike doesn't apply to me. The erroneous data charges are correct. Verizon charges you $1.99 if you accidentally hit one of their pre-programmed keys like Web browser and even if you hit cancel you are charged for 1 MB of "data." http://gizmodo.com/5396828/verizon-to-double-early-termination-fee The $350 fee only applies to new smartphones bought after 11/15/09. A Verizon representative just confirmed this and it says as much in the New York Times article. That’s not to say I don’t hate Verizon; I am a Verizon customer. But I already own my Blackberry so the fee hike doesn’t apply to me. The erroneous data charges are correct. Verizon charges you $1.99 if you accidentally hit one of their pre-programmed keys like Web browser and even if you hit cancel you are charged for 1 MB of “data.”

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]]> Comment on Ask.com new online coupon site by anirac http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/10/08/ask-com-new-online-coupon-site/#comment-47 anirac Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:11:58 +0000 http://blog.timesunion.com/savingssource/?p=4211#comment-47 I usually go to www.priceant.com for price comparison on products. And www.bookpricecheck.com to find books for my school :) I usually go to http://www.priceant.com for price comparison on products.
And http://www.bookpricecheck.com to find books for my school :)

]]> Comment on Toys R Us introduces layaway option by Local Eyes http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/10/19/toys-r-us-introduces-layaway-option/#comment-43 Local Eyes Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:04:08 +0000 http://blog.timesunion.com/savingssource/?p=4261#comment-43 ANY LAYAWAY PLAN is the antithesis of saving and frugality. "Saving" is a winner trait. Layaway Plans are for Toys R Us's benefit only. You're doing your readers a disservice. ANY LAYAWAY PLAN is the antithesis of saving and frugality. “Saving” is a winner trait. Layaway Plans are for Toys R Us’s benefit only. You’re doing your readers a disservice.

]]> Comment on Only four months until Christmas…are you ready? by Gourmet Scented Candles http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/09/14/only-four-months-until-christmas%e2%80%a6are-you-ready/#comment-8 Gourmet Scented Candles Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:19:17 +0000 http://blog.timesunion.com/savingssource/?p=3993#comment-8 The holidays can be so hectic. I like choosing simple gifts such as candles or I personally make gift baskets. Refuse to go in to Debt and start planning now. The holidays can be so hectic. I like choosing simple gifts such as candles or I personally make gift baskets. Refuse to go in to Debt and start planning now.

]]> Comment on A way to protect yourself from overdraft fees by Tom Kelly http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/07/21/a-way-to-protect-yourself-from-overdraft-fees/#comment-4 Tom Kelly Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:28:39 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/07/21/a-way-to-protect-yourself-from-overdraft-fees/#comment-4 Sarah, Debit cards are a real menace for young people. They check their balance at the ATM and think they have more money to spend, while other debit transactions are clearing. They'll end up bouncing and getting a huge overdraft fee for a $4.00 coffee and a bagel. Sarah,

Debit cards are a real menace for young people. They check their balance at the ATM and think they have more money to spend, while other debit transactions are clearing. They’ll end up bouncing and getting a huge overdraft fee for a $4.00 coffee and a bagel.

]]> Comment on A way to protect yourself from overdraft fees by Banker http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/07/21/a-way-to-protect-yourself-from-overdraft-fees/#comment-3 Banker Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:44:37 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/thrifty/2009/07/21/a-way-to-protect-yourself-from-overdraft-fees/#comment-3 Some banks offer a online service to alert you to low balances on your account. With on-line banking you can set an alert to be sent to your email or a text message to your cell phone. Also Overdraft protction is offered by many banks. This service sometimes carries a fee, usually $10, however it it much lower than the $35 dollars you were charged. Some banks offer a online service to alert you to low balances on your account. With on-line banking you can set an alert to be sent to your email or a text message to your cell phone. Also Overdraft protction is offered by many banks. This service sometimes carries a fee, usually $10, however it it much lower than the $35 dollars you were charged.

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