Matt Brownell

How to Talk to a Debt Collector

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

If you get the dreaded call, don't panic -- just follow these steps and keep your wits about you.

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11:01AM 03/26/12

Travel Site Does the Price Matching for You

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

Tingo will rebook your room and automatically refund the difference if the price of your hotel drops.

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10:05AM 03/22/12

Wal-Mart's Disc Conversion: Is It Worth It?

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

Wal-Mart wants you to pay up to $5 for a digital copy of your DVDs. Here's how to tell if it's really worth the price.

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11:52AM 03/21/12

10 Things You Should Always Buy in Bulk

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

Considering a membership to your local warehouse club store? See if you buy a lot of these items regularly.

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09:00AM 03/21/12

How Long Will Your Leftover Beer Last?

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

If you managed to come through St. Patrick's Day with unopened beers, here's your drinking deadline.

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10:42AM 03/20/12

Should I Recycle This? How to Trash 9 Items

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

While some items are clearly destined for the recycling bin, others are more ambiguous.

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10:30AM 03/19/12

What Were They Thinking? 4 Stupid Fee Names

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

Fees are bad enough on their own, but their names can make them even more frustrating.

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10:59AM 03/16/12

7 Products You're Paying Too Much For

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

Don't help these companies make huge profit margins at your expense.

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09:00AM 03/15/12

Celebrity Deal Sites: Please Don't Let This Become a Trend

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

NBA veteran Tracy McGrady has launched a deal site, and we're really hoping other celebrities don't follow suit.

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10:05AM 03/14/12

This Penny Auction Site Could Actually Snag You a Deal

By Matt Brownell of MainStreet.com

A new auction site gives you the chance to get big discounts on gift cards -- and it's not a total scam, for once.

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11:50AM 03/13/12