February 1st, 2012
Wednesday Roundup: Burger-nomics: Is a $26 hamburger worth it?
Burger-nomics: Is a $26 hamburger worth it? “The hamburger, as we know, is more than a beef patty nestled between two pieces of bread. It can come smothered with grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, a secret sauce reminiscent of thousand island dressing, and sold for $3.75 like a cheeseburger from drive thru burger joint In-N-Out in Southern California. Or it can use high quality beef blends — dry-aged rib eye, skirt steak, brisket, and short rib — and cost $26 like Minetta Tavern’s Black Label Burger in New York City” Bundle
3 Simple Winter Savings Tips. “The weather outside is still frightful, and unfortunately, the calendar is no longer filled with homey holiday parties that keep you indoors and outside of stores. The simplest way to prioritize saving is to automate it, but there are plenty of other ways to maximize your saving potential rain or shine.” SavvySugar
With The Federal Reserve Holding Steady On Interest Rates, Is Now The Time To Buy? “Last week, Ben Bernanke and the folks at the Federal Reserve say they have no plans to raise interest rates until 2014. That means you’ve got at least two years to take advantage of the government’s ultra-low 0.25 percent rate on its Federal Funds.” Sweating the Big Stuff
Trying to Purge Old Credit Card Data? Not So Fast. “Because of all the news in recent months about hacked accounts, she thought that deleting her credit card information from the defunct account might be a good idea. But when she went to Blockbuster’s Web site, she found she couldn’t do that online. So she e-mailed customer service, which e-mailed her a response that said, in effect: Not possible. ‘The information we have on file for you is kept for accounting purposes and cannot be removed,’ the e-mail said in part.” Bucks Blog
Can You Make Money Taking Surveys? “Yes, it’s true but before this ends up sounding like a bad informercial, let’s be clear. You’re not going to make a living taking surveys but if you’re looking for extra spending money, an income source for your emergency fund, or a way to pay for a piece of your family vacation, this may be worth a look.” Bargaineering
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Thanks for the include, it’s great to be listed with some of these other great blogs!