Browsing Category: "Financial Advicer"
LSD: A Cure for Headaches?
It seems psychedelic drugs like LSD, cannabis and Ecstasy just might really have some medicinal purposes after all. Scientists are looking to these drugs to help sufferers of anorexia nervosa, cluster headaches and chronic anxiety attacks.
Why Is BBQ So Cheap?
When it comes to cheap meals that satisfy our bellies, there’s nothing quite as fundamental, or as all-American, as barbecue. Despite its long preparation time and complicated and guarded seasoning methods, BBQ is also one of the most reliable budget meals available. WalletPop’s Jason Cochran takes a look at how that could be.
Good News for Retailers
CNBC shares five reasons why U.S. retailers may have a jollier holiday this year.
Sneak Peek: Toys R Us Big Toy Book
Toys R Us provided WalletPop with a sneak peak at the 2009 Toys R Us Big Toy Book, where we found the following deals for the kid inside of everyone.
A Halloween Bargain So Good, It’s Scary
Learn one mom’s trick for buying her daughter a Disney Store costume and getting a fall wardrobe for “free.”
How does group health insurance work?
Ever wonder how your health insurance premium is calculated if you’re covered under your employer’s plan?
Does the Slap Chop Beat a Regular Knife?
WalletPop put Slap Chop to the test — both in a regular kitchen and the kitchen of someone who chops for a living.
Recall: Breyers Mislabels Ice Cream
Unilever United States Inc., Breyers’ parent company, is recalling an undisclosed number of 1.5 quart tubs of “All Natural Cookies & Cream” ice cream that are carrying labels that say “All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip.” The lids, however, correctly identify the ice cream inside.
What makes this a problem isn’t so much that people with a hankering for mint chocolate chip ice cream end up with cookies and cream, but that the cookies contain wheat and given that it has the wrong label there’s nothing to warn those with a wheat allergy.
Beware Burgers, There’s a New Chain in Town
Beware burgers, there’s a new chain in town. Will a new eatery that focuses on fruit be able to steal customers from the old-standby’s like Burger King and McDonald’s?
Food Network Star Says "No Way" to Generics
Sandra Lee has crafted a mini-empire out of her DIY advice that teaches people to take economical shortcuts with pre-packaged foods. However, she comes out against the purchase of many generic branded products, claiming that if consumers took the time to compare the labels side-by-side with more expensive brand-name goods, often “there’s no way” they would hesitate to spend more on the fancier label. Read on.
Are Vitamins a Waste of Money?
For millions of Americans the idea of taking one multivitamin a day has been drilled into their heads. Marketing can be persuasive. But is the daily popping of these vitamins really necessary? WalletPop’s Consumer Ally, Mitch Lipka, takes a look.
KFC Is at it Again
Here are this week’s Five Fabulous Finds from Coupon Cravings, including free grilled chicken at KFC and free cookies at Barnes & Noble. Plus, get free Chex Mix, chocolate dipped fruit and loads of free magazine subscriptions!
FDA Warns Food Manufacturers
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that nutritional logos from food manufacturers may be misleading consumers about the actual health benefits of cereal, crackers and other processed foods. The agency sent a letter to companies saying it will begin cracking down on inaccurate food labeling.
Out-of-Network ATM Fees? iPhone to the Rescue
Thanks to technology, keeping on top of your bank accounts and locating a nearby surcharge-free ATM is as easy as updating your Facebook status.
