Spending Money to Save Money? The Skinny on Five Money-Saving Gizmos |
| Published: June 9, 2008, 11:44 am |
| Tags: offline savings, battery chargers, espresso machine, exercise equipment, low flow shower heads, money saving gadgets, save money |
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Is buying the as-seen-on-TV, celebrity-endorsed, home gym actually cheaper than getting off the couch and joining a yoga class? Are those long-lasting light bulbs worth the extra cash? Read on to find out if you're shopping smarter or simply making excuses: 1. Battery Chargers. You'll pay anywhere from $25 - $60 for a good battery charger, plus around $10 for rechargeable batteries. But the benefits definitely outweigh the costs on this one. With a battery charger, you don't have to run out and blow five bucks on double-A batteries every time a remote control goes dead. And, if you've got young kids, they probably have a slew of battery-operated toys. The verdict: Worth getting charged up over. 2. Home exercise equipment. Rock-hard abs in 20 minutes a day? Maybe. Combination dust-gatherer and ersatz clothes hanger? Possibly. Before you commit to six easy payments of $99.99, take a moment to be realistic: Will you really use home exercise [ Full article ] |
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