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An Education in High Definition for the Novice

by Flexo

Best Buy is campaigning for better consumer education in High Definition to prevent store returns. Customers apparently purchase flat screen televisions and expect the complete high definition experience immediately upon hooking up their system with the same old equipment and cables. Despite the lack of knowledge, I don’t think an entire “education program” is necessary. ... Continue reading this article…

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Guide to CitiBank Credit Cards

by Flexo

Every so often, I’ve been going through some of the more popular credit card issuers and presenting a list of their credit cards, highlighting some of the better programs for rewards. So far, I’ve looked at the best credit cards from American Express and Capital One. Credit cards can be dangerous tools in the wrong ... Continue reading this article…

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Dustin Diamond (Screech)’s Strange Land Contract

by Flexo

You may remember Dustin Diamond as “Screech” from the television show, Saved By The Bell. I heard about his situation a few days ago. He appeared on Howard Stern’s satellite radio show and begged his fans to buy his tee-shirts so he could pay off his house, as he has run into sorry financial times. ... Continue reading this article…

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Verizon FIOS Driving Down Comcast Prices

by Flexo

Pkp646 asked in response to my latest Comcast adventure (which isn’t quite the latest — there’s something new I haven’t written about yet): I would be interested to know, Flexo, if there has been talk of allowing Verizon’s FIOS into your area. It seems that everywhere that they are trying to enter the field, Comcast ... Continue reading this article…

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Cable Channels a la Carte

by Flexo

The FCC now believes that consumers can save money by picking and choosing which cable channels they’d like to receive, with each channel priced separately. Would this new pricing plan change your viewing habits? I’m paying $14 per month for the most basic cable television service at the moment. I’d like to add a few ... Continue reading this article…

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Super Saver

by Flexo

This is what I should be thinking about for 2005. The article paints a picture of Rick Kuhlman who has found some ways to save that I think could apply to me. He replaced all the lightbulbs in his house with energy-efficient ones. At first I thought that it would be better to wait for ... Continue reading this article…

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