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Harrison
February 1st, 2008, 5:00 pm
Before you pay for a pricey appliance, send a text message to Google at 46645 and key in the letter "f" plus the name of the product. In a few minutes, you'll get a text message in return with online prices--just like a Google Froogle search! Also try www.shopper.cnet.com. (http://www.shopper.cnet.com/)


Instead of visiting three different stores to get the best prices, choose one that honorscompetitors'coupons--like many Wal-Mart Supercenters do--to avoid extra driving and wasting gas.


Before you buy, go to www.honesty.com (http://www.honesty.com/) to automatically locate the best bargains on eBay! Honesty will sift through all the current listings, analyze recent sale prices and select the lowest posted prices available.


Many stores offer "price guarantees" that give you a refund if an item you purchase goes on sale within 30 days or so. With www.priceprotectr.com, (http://www.priceprotectr.com/) there's no need to keep checking the store's website or sales flier....instead just enter the website address of the item you purchased, and the free tracking service will automatically send you an e-mail if it goes on sale within the next 30 days.


Some banks offer a low-balance alert via e-mail so that you never get hit with fees for dropping below the minimum balance. Bank of America is just one bank that offers this service....check with your own!


VOIP phone service works through your computer's cable or DSL line with any handset, even if your computer is turned off! It includes perks like caller ID for free, and most people save $20 a month by switching to VOIP. Try:www.vonage.com (http://www.vonage.com/)