JCPenney sent me an expensive sweatshirt instead of a cheap T-shirt. Am I ethically obligated to fess up? Or can I pocket the money? http://bargainbabe.com
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Free or Cheap Tutoring for Students
I share free or cheap tutoring options in case your kids need a little extra help in school. http://bargainbabe.com
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Superstorm Sandy Sales – Insensitive or Necessary?
Retailers scored after tweeting during Superstorm Sandy. How soon is it too soon to shop after a natural disaster? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Things I Simply Won’t Do To Save Money
I list the things I won’t do to save money. http://www/bargainbabe.com
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Readers react to my dentist dilemma
Readers react to my dentist payment mistake. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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A money lesson for my teenage sister
I’m teaching my sister a money lesson by having her pay half of the price of her new laptop. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Conquer confusing meat labels to save money
ShopSmart shares tips to shopping for antibiotic-free meat. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Reader Q: Samples only for prospective customers?
Is it wrong to ask for a free sample of your favorite products? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Most shoplifted items of Christmas
This list of the Top 10 most shoplifted items of the Christmas holiday season is not what you think! http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Money Morality: Giving in to high prices
Have you ever paid a higher price for an item so you wouldn’t be perceived as cheap? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Your Q: Free hotel rooms ethical?
Is it unethical to accept an offer of free rooms from a property but not gamble there or eat there? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Your Q: freebie tacos a deal or a steal?
The Unethical Man, a reader who shared controversial tips to save money in Vegas (like taking hotel toilet paper), has a financial dilemma to share. Your thoughts? I have one for you, and I would really like your honest opinion. I signed up for Del Taco’s Raving e-club a long time ago. From time-to-time, they send out emails containing a link to print out coupons
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UPDATE: Good Samaritan or greedy stranger
I updated the Money Morality post from Friday about asking a long ago roommate to cover shipping, packing, and time costs. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Money Morality: good Samaritan or greedy stranger?
If someone moves out but leaves stuff behind, do you have any obligation to return their possessions – at a cost of your own time and money – to them? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Money morality: Neighbors gave us cash we don’t want
Our neighbors gave my husband $40 after we powered their refrigerator with our generator during Hurricane Irene. We did it as a favor and don’t want the money. What should we do? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price.