Squawkback: What Are Your Tips for Buying Used Cars?
It has been a while since I’ve posted a Squawkback reader question. I’d love to hear your tips, gotchas, and tricks when shopping for and buying used cars. Ever since my “better half’s” 2005 Subaru Impreza was in a crazy accident and declared a total write-off by the insurance company, we’ve been in the market [...]Squawkback: Are you spending less this holiday season?
I’m a pinch of Grinch with a dash of Scrooge when it comes to holiday spending. I’ve never seen the point of breaking the piggy bank for a chubby guy in a red suit. I love the festivities, but I do not love the bills. Question: Given the current economic climate, are you spending less [...]Squawkback: Are you being overcharged at the grocery register?
Grocery price scanners. They’re supposed to make buying food at the register fast, easy, and accurate. But it never fails. I guesstimate every 12th or so grocery item in my cart is scanned incorrectly, overcharging me. Since I watch closely, I can’t help but notice how many scans are inaccurate and ding me extra dollars. [...]Squawkback: Are you shopping the Black Friday sales? How much will you spend?
It’s the time of year when we stuff ourselves with turkey and then reach for the Black Friday ads. Yes, this Friday marks the day when shoppers line up for hours before stores open, hoping for big discounts and deep pre-Christmas sales. I’m always amazed to watch media footage of shoppers crowding shoulder-to-shoulder waiting for [...]Squawkback: Do You Tip? How Much?
I got into a major argument with my “better half” last week on tipping. While in the city, we treated ourselves (and friends) and got 4 takeout meals at our favorite little restaurant. The total bill was about 50 bucks. My generous “better half” (never to miss a tipping opportunity) went and tipped the fellow [...]Squawkback: What are your 3 best purchases?
Ever buy something so useful you have to share your thoughts with others? Think spending big bucks on a product one day is dumb, but glad you went the extra dollar mile? This week let’s Squawkback about those items you bought, perhaps spent a little more than wanted, but you’re glad for it. What are [...]Squawkback: Anything surprise you about the U.S. Election?
After many long years of campaigning, people across the U.S. finally cast their ballots in an historic election and voted for president-elect Barack Obama. This presidential election dominated the news headlines worldwide. We all couldn’t vote, but we all can have an opinion! Regardless of your political leanings, was there anything that surprised you about [...]
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