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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
The April 2012 issue of ShopSmart, published by Consumer Reports, points out five scenarios that can get consumers in trouble when using their debit card. The story made me realize I’ve become careless. I summarize the dos and don’ts of staying safe when you use a debit card below. How do you keep safe when using your debit card?
Concert tickets are pricey!
I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Cheap travel – Six ways to score free travel with credit cards. (Wisebread)
Discounted tickets – Save money on concert and event tickets. (The Digerati Life)
Job expenses – Five ways your job costs you money and advice on cutting the cost. (MSN Money)
Holiday shopping – Ten holiday shopping trends you’ll see this year. (Main Street)
Debit card fees – Several banks axe debit card fees, but what will they try next? (CNN Money)
Bonus: Amazon launches a free lending library for digital books, but you have to be an Amazon Prime member to access it and can only borrow one book per month.
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We share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Tying the knot? Find out how marriage affects finances. (Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich)
Going over your minutes? Donna Freedman show you how to cut your phone and Internet bills. (Surviving and Thriving)
Hoarding ketchup and picking up extra napkins at restaurants — frugal or not? The Silicon Valley Blogger writes about thievery vs. frugality. (The Digerati Life)
Higher bank fees are coming! Avoid debit card fees with these four suggestions. (Wisebread)
Group buying the latest trend? Sites that bundle buyer orders to help them secure a discount previously only available to retailers, are springing up left and right. Is this the latest saving-money trend? (The Guardian)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
The Senate defeated a measure that would delay the reduction of debit card swipe fees. So how much money will banks charge retailers starting next month and how will it affect you? (The Consumerist)
Dentist visits can be costly. Shopping for discounted dental care is a must to save money. (The New York Times)
Target’s new coupon policy clarifies the BOGO free policy and states the retailer is no longer accepting internet coupons for free items with no purchase requirements. Is this going to affect your shopping at Target? (Target)
Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Here’s how to find Father’s Day freebies. (MainStreet)
Headed on a road trip this summer? Follow these five money-saving tips to get you to your destination. (WiseBread)
These two share a banking account. ✭Lou✭ / Flickr
I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Jim Wang tackles couple finances and weighs the pros and cons of blending your finances with your spouse or significant other. (Bargaineering)
Emergency funds act as a cushion when things go awry, but you’d be surprised how many Americans do not have money set aside. Here’s how to save for an emergency fund. (Fabulous & Frugal)
Borrowing from your 401k, good solution or bad? Laura explains the SEAL Act, that would limits 401k borrowing and ease repayment loans, and tells you what this means for those contributing to retirement accounts. (Money & Happiness) (more…)
