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Mint.com Sends Detailed Information via SMS

With budgets tight this holiday season, Mint.com's SMS service could come in handy. By texting "Bal" or "Balance" to MYMINT (696468), users can get real-time balances of their checking and savings accounts, credit union and investment...

Published Thu, Nov 20 2008 9:46 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, sms, text, finance
Cyber Threats to Spike This Holiday Season

Security Solutions provider Webroot is warning shoppers of the increase in security threats for online shoppers in the upcoming weeks and months. “Last year we saw an 87 percent increase in malicious URLs between October and December. These sites...

Published Mon, Nov 17 2008 2:07 PM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, security, cyber monday
Buy, Trade and Sell Gift Cards at MonsterGiftCard.com

According to Josh Adler, cofounder of MonsterGiftCard.com , close to $80 billion is spent on gift cards every year, while nearly 10 percent of those are never used. So, Adler and his wife Elvia founded the website to give consumers a way to cash in on...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2008 10:45 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, ecommerce
Consumer Confidence Plunges in October

According to The Conference Board , a New York-based business research group, consumer confidence is in shambles. The Consumer Confidence Index was created in 1967, and the current score of 38 is its lowest ever. That's down from a score of 61.4 in...

Published Tue, Oct 28 2008 1:00 PM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, consumers, comparison shopping, coupons
Comparison Shopping from Your Mobile

Did you ever get the feeling while shopping that you might not be getting the best deal? Pongr is an application that can make sure you do. There are a few ways to use the service. The first, and easiest is to take a photo of the product and send the...

Published Fri, Oct 17 2008 8:33 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: iphone, mobile, shopping, comparison shopping
Marketing With Niche Social Sites and Dedicated Audiences

The Web has consumers socializing and connecting in ways unimaginable just a few years ago. And there are plenty of places to connect with like-minded people. Lets take a look beyond MySpace and Facebook and examine some niche social networking sites...

Published Thu, Oct 09 2008 10:17 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, marketing, social networking, consumers
Secret Amazon Discount Finder

Yesterday we looked at where consumers are comparision shopping . Following that theme, check out this new shopping tool from Deal Locker, Secret Amazon Discount Finder . Here, enter your search by specific keyword or broad terms, choose your category...

Published Fri, Oct 03 2008 8:25 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, amazon
Where Are Consumers Comparison Shopping?

With the economy sagging, consumers will likely slow down their spending. While it doesn't mean people will stop shopping altogether, it's a good bet that consumers will start looking for better deals on the products they want and need. Couple...

Published Wed, Oct 01 2008 1:03 PM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, ecommerce, comparison shopping
eBay Browser Comparison Tool

Browser Highlighter (from eBay) is an extension that will show you eBay listings with a click of your mouse for items that you are currently shopping for. By downloading the extension, the Highlighter automatically places a button on Web pages (at right...

Published Wed, Oct 01 2008 8:21 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, e-commerce, ebay
Apprema Takes Virtual Gifts, Makes Them Reality

One of the more popular features on social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook is the ability to send people a virtual gift - flowers, a drink, whatever. Apprema has a way to send real gifts to your friends throught social networks or email. They...

Published Mon, Sep 29 2008 2:09 PM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, social, social networking
Weekly Consumer Credit Card Search Trends

Times are tough for everyone these days, all across the country. This means consumers are going to tighten their belts but it doesn't necessarily mean they will stop spending online. In fact, Forrester Research predicts 2008 to see $25 billion more...

Published Thu, Sep 25 2008 12:05 PM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, consumers, payment, credit cards
Search and Shop for Charity

We would all like to contribute to our favorite charities. But we're all also busy people and expendable income is harder to find these days. But you can donate and it won't cost you a dime, and there's really no extra effort involved. It's...

Published Thu, Aug 21 2008 8:37 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, search, yahoo, charity, etail
Amazon's Green Store

Shopping online sure has its benefits - convenience is one of them and so is eliminating the need to travel, thereby saving fuel and preventing carbon emissions. Online shopping giant Amazon is providing a way to further green up your online shopping...

Published Mon, Aug 18 2008 8:46 AM by Mike Phillips

Filed under: shopping, amazon, environment, green, online shopping

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