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A Review of the Pebble Smartwatch and Its Features

Underground Woman’s Review I love my Pebble. Admittedly, I am a watch fanatic. I have a wide variety of watches, ranging from the very basic black Timex to the more stylish Swatch (yes, multiples of those), through to the inherited, classy ladies’ Bulova. I also adore my smartphone. Where I was once entirely disinterested in…

Why Canadians Should Think Twice Before Buying Chromecast

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If you read this blog, then you know that Underground Woman and I are cut-the-cable enthusiasts. Perhaps that’s putting it mildly. We believe that any personal finance makeover begins by eliminating the obscene expense of cable television. Everything you want to watch is available online, and at a fraction of the price. All you need…

How to Download Free Magazines from Your Public Library

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I’ve written previously about free music from the public library via its Freegal service. And of course the rise of digital e-books which are not only free, but even save you the trip to the library that was required for the borrowing of hardcopy books through the minimal effort of downloading and setting up the…

How to Switch Your Internet Service from Rogers to TekSavvy

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What You Need to Know About DLNA for Streaming Media

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What You’ll Need DLNA® certified wireless router. I use and recommend the ASUS RT-AC66U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router; DLNA certified streaming player. I use the Roku 3 and Google Chromecast; and Media player software (channel or app). I’m back. It’s been many months since my last post, and for this I apologize. I work in…

Free and Legal Streaming Services Available Through Your Local Library

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I have oftentimes sung the praises of your local public library and all the extra services it offers beyond simply loaning out books. But it just keeps on getting better. Tired of paying money to ‘rent’ steaming films and TV shows through Crave, Amazon or Google Movies? Check out the free steaming services offered through…

Introduction to the Buy Nothing Project for Community Giving

Saving money, Smart living

Have you ever thrown something away while simultaneously thinking “gee, I wish I knew someone I could give this to?” You now have many ‘someones’ you can give things away to. In your own community. Welcome to the Buy Nothing Project. So what is the Buy Nothing Project? The best description I’ve read is that…

FSBO Explained: Demystifying Selling Your House Yourself

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If there was ever a more mafia-like business than that of the residential real estate agent, we have yet to encounter it. Outside of the Godfather movies, naturally. Real estate agents provide lists of reasons you need a real estate agent. We would like to refute these reasons and draw back the curtain of mystery…

What to Expect When Buying a Used Car

Saving money, Smart living

First, before you even begin negotiating on a new-to-you vehicle you should determine if you can and/or are willing to sell your old ride. Naturally, if your are truly frugal you will have driven your old vehicle into the ground and donated its remaining carcass to a charity like Kidney Car for the tax…

The Role of Consumer Advocates in Retail Conflicts

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I follow a few different consumer advocate sites. The struggle between consumers and retailers can be quite compelling when one or both feel they have been disadvantaged in a transaction. Unfortunately, businesses have a tendency to gloss over the finer details of their business transactions, and consumers tend to not read or care…