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Getting Green for Old Gadgets; Deal of the Day: Retailers have expanded trade-in programs and recycling options for electronic waste.
SmartMoney.comEarth Day celebrants have some new ways to go green -- and get a little green -- by clearing their homes of old electronics. Electronics retailers and manufacturers increasingly encourage customers to be more responsible with their discarded ...
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Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
WSJ.comThe plane lands, travelers grab their stuff, check their phones for email and voicemail and file past flight attendants for one last "buh-bye." But increasingly, harried passengers are leaving something behind: their iPads.
Home Security -- From the Cable Guy; Deal of the Day: Cable companies have branched out into security systems. Should you sign up?
SmartMoney.comThe same company that provides your home phone, Internet and television services now wants to offer some protection. A growing number of telecom providers recently added home security to their lineup of services. Their interactive systems ...
The Smartphone Data Diet; Deal of the Day: Ways to cut back usage to keep wireless bills from tipping the scales.
SmartMoney.comWith wireless carriers jacking up rates and slowing speeds of heavier users, it may be time for consumers to put their phones on a diet. AT&T announced Thursday that is will slow download speeds for 3G and 4G smartphone customers who ...
Breaking Up With Retailer Email; Deal of the Day: Unsubscribing from store emails can be a hassle. Here's what you need to do.
SmartMoney.comSigning up for a retailer's sale-alerts, daily news reports or other online services often takes just a click. But unsubscribing is rarely as easy or fast.
10 Things E-Books Won't Tell You; Don't dismantle those bookshelves just yet. We reveal why e-reading is still far from perfect.
SmartMoney.com1. "We're not one-reader-fits-all." When her Sony Reader's battery stopped holding a charge, Kelly (last name withheld for privacy) decided to replace it with a Kindle Touch. But she says she had to use illegal cracking ...
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$100 to Fly Through the Airport
WSJ.comHate the full-body scans, pat-downs and slow going at TSA airport security screening checkpoints? For $100, you can now bypass the hassle. The Transportation Security Administration is rolling out expedited screening at big airports called ...
Best Sales for Last-Minute Shoppers; Deal of the Day: Procrastinators may have missed out on many of the best deals, but certain items are still being heavily discounted.
SmartMoney.comWith only a handful of days left til Christmas, experts say last-minute shoppers may still find sales -- but on a smaller selection of items.
Dialing In on Smartphone Deals; Deal of the Day: Retailers are offering aggressive discounts on the latest models.
SmartMoney.comThe cost of owning a cellphone often comes down to picking the right carrier and plan. But increasingly, where shoppers buy their phone makes a difference, too.
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The Cost of Online Giving
WSJ.comDonating to a charity online may be costlier than you think. While online donations account for only 7.6% of total charitable giving, according to Blackbaud's 2010 Online Giving Report, it is the fastest-growing segment, increasing 40% ...
Keeping Prying Eyes Off Your Phone; Deal of the Day: Ways to avoid the growing threats to your mobile phone's security and privacy.
SmartMoney.comAccessing personal and financial information on a smartphone can be as reckless as leaving bank statements or credit cards on the sidewalk. But with a few easy protections, experts say phones can be made much safer.
CES: 10 Future-Forward Gadgets; It may take a while, but analysts say these early-adopter finds could one day go mainstream.
SmartMoney.comSenior consumer reporter and "Deal of Day" columnist Kelli B. Grant traveled booth to booth at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to find the best, the worst, and the most-hyped gadgets and gizmos. Read her ...
Buying a Super-Bowl-Worthy TV; Deal of the Day: Prices are better than during the holiday season – but experts say not for long.
SmartMoney.comSports fans in the market for a new TV set before the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 may be in luck: Electronics and retail experts say many current TV sales are some of the best ever -- even beating holiday-season deals.
10 Things Electronics Retailers Won't Say; We reveal what's behind all those gadget sales, and the truth about warranties.
SmartMoney.com1. "That item you just bought isn't really in stock." Chicago resident Andrew Schrage was thrilled to get the email from BestBuy.com confirming his order for a Black Friday door-buster -- a 42" Sharp 1080p LCD flat-screen ...
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Expense Report Confidential
WSJ.comIf receipts could talk, what would they say about how you travel on the company dime? Business travelers are eating well, spending an average $39 per meal when dining alone, an analysis of corporate expense reports shows.
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New Generation of Global Jet-Setters; 20-Somethings Rack Up Frequent-Flier Miles to Take Far-Flung Journeys; Flying to Fiji for Lunch
WSJ.comWhen class is out, most college-age students flock to the beach or schlep home to mom and dad. But 18-year-old Andy Nguyen jets around the world: London, Frankfurt, Bangkok, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City.
How to Deal With Daily Deal Sites; The pros and cons of the offers you can refuse.
SmartMoney.comOur inboxes are now so flooded with sales pitches from various daily deal sites -- really, another discount on pole-dancing classes? -- that companies are having to experiment with new tactics to grab consumers' attention.
Black Friday Now a Week Long; It's not just one crazy day of sales anymore. What to shop for, and when, through Cyber Monday.
SmartMoney.comThere may be just one Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving -- but retailers are offering deals pretty much every day this week. "It's become Black Friday Week," says Deborah Mitchell, executive director for the Center of ...
Save on Your Next Smartphone; Smartphones are getting cheaper, but those discounts might be offset by pricey data plans.
SmartMoney.comSmartphones have become the tool of choice for comparing prices and finding deals, and now the handsets themselves are increasingly a bargain.
New Ways to Protect Your Kids Online; Web programs and apps alert parents to sexting, bullying and other problems.
SmartMoney.comMost parents can safely assume that if their kids are at large, they're also online. What they're doing in cyberspace is another matter. With sexting and cyber-bullying in the headlines, a new set of programs is promising to help ...
More E-Books Now Are Free-Books; E-readers plummeted in price, and now many e-books have too.
SmartMoney.comRetailers are betting that cheap e-readers will help them sell more e-books. That may be true, but readers also have many new options for free or very cheap e-books.
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Room Service in Terminal B; Flight Canceled? How to Get a Cot, Food, a Shower and the Fastest Flight Out
WSJ.comAlmost every night, stranded travelers can be found sleeping inside the terminals of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. "This is the new reality," said James Crites, DFW's executive vice president for operations. ...
An iPhone Silver Lining: Secondhand Handset Deals
SmartMoney.comThere's good news for anyone sick of their current cell phone: Resale markets are hopping, and you can probably sell it for about what you paid – and maybe more! But there's also good news for anyone looking to buy a secondhand ...
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Barrons.comA Yen for Dollars The Bank of Japan unilaterally intervened in the currency markets to drive down the price of the yen, the first such action in more than six years. The central bank sold more than $23 billion worth of yen, after the U.S. ...
Getting a Deal on Mobile Broadband
SmartMoney.comNew competition in mobile broadband — high-speed Internet access for laptops and other devices over a cellular network — could lead to better deals for consumers, provided they can figure out what they need.
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Airport Screeners Reveal Travelers' Surly Side
WSJ.comNew body-scanning machines have detected hidden weapons like ceramic knives and flagged illegal drugs. But they've also tested the patience—and vanity—of some passengers.
The Gold Mine in Your Old iPhone
SmartMoney.comFor the speed of its march toward becoming the country’s largest public company, Apple has its gadget-happy consumers to thank -- particularly the devotees willing to stand in line for every new version of the iPhone or iPad. But those ...
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Hello iPhone, Goodbye Upgrade
WSJ.comYou'd have to be living in a cave to have missed the big Tuesday news that the iPhone is finally coming to Verizon. But what the company didn't announce yesterday may turn out to be more important to subscribers: A change in the ...
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Back-to-school shopping: It's all on your phone
MarketWatchCHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- When students and their parents hit the shopping malls for their back-to-school needs this year, they should be armed with their lists -- and their mobile phones.
Tips for Assessing E-Reader Deals
SmartMoney.comE-readers just keep getting cheaper. Competitive price cuts this summer have made the devices as affordable as an iPod nano or an entry-level Blu-ray player -- as cheap as $120.
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A New Low in Airline Fees: $10 to Cut in Line
WSJ.comWeary travelers are sometimes frustrated by long lines, battles for overhead bin space, steep penalties for changing reservations and fees for services that used to be free. Now airlines are offering some relief for those pains—if you pay ...
Snag a Backordered Smartphone
SmartMoney.comBuying most cellphones takes minutes, but getting one of the must-have new smartphone handsets is an endeavor that could last weeks. Apple iPhone 4, which sold out of pre-orders for its June 24 launch, currently has a three-week wait through ...
Renting Movies at the Airport
SmartMoney.comTravelers stuck at the airport this summer can catch up on their favorite movies and TV shows, thanks to low-cost rentals popping up in terminals and other budget-friendly on-the-go options.
Hello iPhone, Goodbye Upgrade
SmartMoney.comYou'd have to be living in a cave to have missed the big Tuesday news that the iPhone is finally coming to Verizon. But what the company didn't announce yesterday may turn out to be more important to subscribers: A change in the ...
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Don’t buy what Washington wants; Commentary: China, Brazil, Indonesia currency funds are good picks
MarketWatchALEXANDRIA, Va. (MarketWatch) — It’s easy to blame others for your own faults and failings — especially if you’re a politician trying to woo voters.
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This Weekend's Barron's: Dollar Continues to Deflate; Best Online Brokers; HP Highlights Software Side: Bank of America Stock Could Surge 40%; Hyundai's Stock a Bargain
Barrons.comThe Whirl of Money Investors who ignore the world's currency market do so at their peril, as the U.S. dollar deflates. Barron's offers a primer for foreign-exchange newbies.
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Corrections & Amplifications
WSJ.comThe Bank of Japan on Monday injected cash into money markets to secure confidence in the financial system. In some editions Monday, the World Stock Markets article and a front-page What's News item incorrectly said the central bank ...
The Real Cost of Play Money; With online games charging for virtual accessories, some parents cry foul
SmartMoney.comWhile some Americans are concerned about the strength of the dollar and others are watching the international currency markets, a growing number are preoccupied with new currencies like Smufberries, Monopoly Gold, and Farm Cash. These and ...
Why You Shouldn't Buy an iPhone -- Yet
SmartMoney.comNote: This story was updated on Feb. 3, 2011 to reflect new plan pricing information and availability. The Verizon iPhone pre-orders for existing customers started Feb. 3.
Is the Newest iPad Worth It?
SmartMoney.comThe newest iPad is thinner, faster and adds not one but two cameras. But as Apple CEO Steve Jobs extolled the device's newest features today, many consumers had only one real question: Should I buy one?
3 Black Friday 'Deals' to Pass Up
SmartMoney.comNothing works off a tryptophan hangover like a predawn stakeout at the shopping mall in the earliest hours of Black Friday. But those splashy door-busters – the limited-time-only, while-supplies-last, early-morning offers – may not be worth ...
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Get Gift Cards At a Discount
WSJ.comIf you're giving gift cards this holiday, there are a few websites where you can buy them at a discount. At PlasticJungle.com, you can find gift cards for up to 400 retailers, including Gap, Macy's and iTunes, with discounts of 3% ...
A Hidden Upside of the AT&T, T-Mobile Deal
SmartMoney.comLong an afterthought of the wireless industry, prepaid cell phones may finally get a push into the mainstream from an unlikely catalyst: AT&T's planned acquisition of T-Mobile.
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Slide show: Black Friday shoppers hit stores
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When to Trade Up Your Tech
SmartMoney.comWhen Apple introduced its newest laptop last month, the company bragged about faster processors, dazzling graphics, new connectivity and a better camera. But all these improvements – to a series of computers that was already by most ...
How to Save $500 on Your Cellphone This Year
SmartMoney.comConsumers grumbled when cellphone companies first started requiring a data plan to go along with "voice minutes." But now that smartphone owners are more likely to use their phones for texting, email, taking photos, playing games ...
The Truth About a $25 Sweater
SmartMoney.comAlongside iPads, e-readers and Pillow Pets, this year’s letters to Santa have an unexpected entrant: the humble sweater. But although advertised sweater sales are plentiful — with prices sometimes as low as $20 — truly good deals are few ...
6 Apps for Your Next Road Trip
SmartMoney.comFor travelers planning to hit the road this weekend, having a smartphone in hand can help with tasks as varied as finding the nearest clean bathroom, securing help for a flat tire and quelling the backseat cries of “Are we there yet?”
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