Plenty Of Sites Have Deals For You
Erie Times News (Newspaper) - 12/26/2008 by Staff
Thinking of making a New Year's resolution to save money in 2009?
Help might be just a click away. Dozens of Web sites offer assistance with savings, from financial advice to comparison shopping and discount coupons. Plus, e-mail alerts can keep you posted on bargains or remind you when library books are due.
Here are some sites that can help you save.
-- wire report
GAS PRICES
http://Gasbuddy.com">Gasbuddy.com and http://gaspricewatch.com">gaspricewatch.com track gas prices by area. Enter your ZIP code to find the cheapest places in the neighborhood.
GAS MILEAGE
Fueleconomy.gov, a site linked to the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, offers basics on gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings and safety for new and used cars and trucks.
CARPOOLING
http://Erideshare.com">Erideshare.com lets you find others who wish to carpool. Enter your ZIP code to find those in your area who want to share rides.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Xe.com offers exchange rates and a converter to help you trade one currency for another.
FINANCIAL ADVICE
http://Mymoney.gov">Mymoney.gov is the U.S. government site for financial literacy and education.
TRAVEL
http://Bookingbuddy.com">Bookingbuddy.com offers a one-stop shop to search multiple Web sites for prices on flights, hotels, car rentals and package deals. Type in details about the trip you want; then click on logos of other sites to quickly search their offerings for that trip -- all from one place. Sites linked and searched include Expedia.com, Priceline.com, airlines and more.
COMPARISON SHOP
http://Dealalerter.com">Dealalerter.com sends you e-mail alerts on prices of specific products at a range of stores when you set a price you're willing to pay for that item.
COUPONS
Coupons.com, http://grocerydeals.com">grocerydeals.com and http://planetbargains.com">planetbargains.com offer a host of coupons and discounts. A new Web site, SavingsonArrival.com, offers coupons that travelers can use after they arrive at select U.S. cities.
THEATER TICKETS
http://Playbill.com">Playbill.com offers theater tickets at a discount in New York, London and other cities.
INSURANCE
Insurance.com, insure.com, http://esurance.com">esurance.com are among sites that offer comparative rates. The Insurance Information Institute has basics on policies at http://iii.org">iii.org.
TECHNOLOGY
http://Techbargains.com">Techbargains.com tracks discounts on electronics. http://Woot.com">Woot.com sells a single item daily, usually tech-related.
TRAVEL REVIEWS
http://Tripadvisor.com">Tripadvisor.com lets you check travelers' reviews of hotels, cruises, restaurants and more to help you make smarter choices.
BOOKS
http://Paperbackswap.com">Paperbackswap.com lets you sign up in a club where members send each other books through the mail. The only cost: postage.
LIBRARY ITEMS
http://Libraryelf.com">Libraryelf.com links to libraries and sends you an e-mail reminder when your book or another item is due.
Help might be just a click away. Dozens of Web sites offer assistance with savings, from financial advice to comparison shopping and discount coupons. Plus, e-mail alerts can keep you posted on bargains or remind you when library books are due.
Here are some sites that can help you save.
-- wire report
GAS PRICES
http://Gasbuddy.com">Gasbuddy.com and http://gaspricewatch.com">gaspricewatch.com track gas prices by area. Enter your ZIP code to find the cheapest places in the neighborhood.
GAS MILEAGE
Fueleconomy.gov, a site linked to the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, offers basics on gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings and safety for new and used cars and trucks.
CARPOOLING
http://Erideshare.com">Erideshare.com lets you find others who wish to carpool. Enter your ZIP code to find those in your area who want to share rides.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Xe.com offers exchange rates and a converter to help you trade one currency for another.
FINANCIAL ADVICE
http://Mymoney.gov">Mymoney.gov is the U.S. government site for financial literacy and education.
TRAVEL
http://Bookingbuddy.com">Bookingbuddy.com offers a one-stop shop to search multiple Web sites for prices on flights, hotels, car rentals and package deals. Type in details about the trip you want; then click on logos of other sites to quickly search their offerings for that trip -- all from one place. Sites linked and searched include Expedia.com, Priceline.com, airlines and more.
COMPARISON SHOP
http://Dealalerter.com">Dealalerter.com sends you e-mail alerts on prices of specific products at a range of stores when you set a price you're willing to pay for that item.
COUPONS
Coupons.com, http://grocerydeals.com">grocerydeals.com and http://planetbargains.com">planetbargains.com offer a host of coupons and discounts. A new Web site, SavingsonArrival.com, offers coupons that travelers can use after they arrive at select U.S. cities.
THEATER TICKETS
http://Playbill.com">Playbill.com offers theater tickets at a discount in New York, London and other cities.
INSURANCE
Insurance.com, insure.com, http://esurance.com">esurance.com are among sites that offer comparative rates. The Insurance Information Institute has basics on policies at http://iii.org">iii.org.
TECHNOLOGY
http://Techbargains.com">Techbargains.com tracks discounts on electronics. http://Woot.com">Woot.com sells a single item daily, usually tech-related.
TRAVEL REVIEWS
http://Tripadvisor.com">Tripadvisor.com lets you check travelers' reviews of hotels, cruises, restaurants and more to help you make smarter choices.
BOOKS
http://Paperbackswap.com">Paperbackswap.com lets you sign up in a club where members send each other books through the mail. The only cost: postage.
LIBRARY ITEMS
http://Libraryelf.com">Libraryelf.com links to libraries and sends you an e-mail reminder when your book or another item is due.
