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Free services more people should take advantage of: e-book lending
Ashley Wislock discusses a new survey that shows most people don’t take advantage of free library e-book lending
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Technology, Your money
Tagged Ashley Wislock, book, books, digital, ebook, ebooks, free, free services, lending, libraries, library, money, overdrive, Saving, saving money, savings, Time, Time.com, York County
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Cutting back on wedding can save big money
“One hundred guests, $4,000″ seems like a nearly impossible feat for couples planning their weddings these days, but one contributor on TheStreet did it – and she is sharing her experience to help other couples budget. Abigail Dalton realized her … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Do it yourself, TheStreet, Your money
Tagged bride, budget, budgeting, groom, money, Saving, saving money, savings, TheStreet, wed, wedding, wedding budget, weddings, your money
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How do you Groupon?
A new study shows that Groupon use isn’t turning out the way many shops originally hoped it would, according to an article on TheStreet. The “flash deal” site is often used by companies that hope to attract new customers through … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Consumer issues, Retail, TheStreet, Your money
Tagged coupon, coupons, deal, deals, flash deals, group deals, groupon, money, retail, Saving, saving money, savings, TheStreet
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Dealing with high gas prices
Yesterday, I talked about my reaction to $3.93 per gallon gasoline but how we might be close to the end of the skyrocketing prices. I figured I am spending about $7 per week more now on gas than I was … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, Social Media, Your money
Tagged driving, Facebook, gas, gas price, gasoline, gasoline prices, money, Saving, saving money, savings, social media, spending, spending money, travel, YDR, york daily record, your money
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Slow down, save a dollar
As gas prices continue to rise, I’m glad that I drive a little Honda Civic. It’s old — a 1995 model — but it has a small four-cylinder engine that allows me to get about 35 miles per gallon of … Continue reading
Posted in Bruce Thiel, Consumer issues, Gas Prices, travel, Your money
Tagged Bruce Thiel, Consumer Reports, drive, driving, gas, gas prices, gasoline, gasoline prices, money, saving money, savings, travel, York County, your money
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Gallup poll finds average price to force major changes
The majority of Americans will make “major changes” once gas hits $5.30 to $5.35 per gallon, according to a new Gallup poll. Respondents were asked at what point gas prices would force “significant cutbacks in your spending in other areas” … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, Your money
Tagged change, consumer, consumer habits, consumer trends, gallup, gallup poll, gas, gas prices, gasoline, habit, money, poll, prices, saving money, spending, spending money
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Gas price update: Prices continue to climb
Gas prices are continuing to climb this week. Here’s the data from the the Department of Energy’s Enegery Information Administration: Date … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, Your money
Tagged cars, driving, gas, gas prices, gasoline, money, petroleum, prices, Saving, saving money, travel, York County, York PA, your money
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Today Show segment reenforces gas price discussion
This morning on the Today Show, gas prices were a hot topic of discussion – with a variety of reasons, including refinery closures on the East Coast, contributing to soaring gas prices. Here’s their segment: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, Rutter's, Your money
Tagged Ashley Wislock, gas, gas prices, gasoline, money, Rutter's, saving money, spending, Today Show, your money
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Wedding obsession has some women planning a wedding – without the groom
The wedding industry is a multi-billion dollar industry – and it’s not hard to see why. According to a new survey by BRIDES magazine, the average wedding in 2011 dipped slightly, but still came in at more than $26,000. That’s … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Your money
Tagged ABC, ABC News, abcnews.com, bride, brides, bridezilla, bridezillas, groom, grooms, Marie Claire, planning, Saving, saving money, single, single bridezilla, single bridezillas, single women, wedding, wedding planning, wedding trends, weddings
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