How does a consumer know if they are getting a good deal? Let’s look at a car purchase, the most well know places for getting hammered. A good deal is considered a deal in which was good for both the buyer and seller. The buyer may get a lower cost product, while the seller may make a profit and get future business from the customer. In car sales, a consumer almost never thinks of a deal that is good. It has been put into our heads for years that a car sale is lmost always bad for the customer. Does this always come true? Why would a customer buy from a car dealership? (more…)

One of the most powerful tools in life can be a tape recorder. If a camera is an eye in the sky with no opinions for either side. Then a tape recorder is an ear with a voice. Like a camera, a tape recorder can sometimes be used and hold up in a court of law. If a person is being harassed, threatened or discriminated upon, then a tape recorder can help define words. Which would most people be able to do? Would they rather listen in on a conversation or see a conversation? (more…)

One of the best values in today’s world is a newspaper. Even though the price of a daily newspaper has increased in the past years, it still remains one of the lowest cost print products available today. Almost anywhere in America a person can find a nearby local newspaper for under $2.00. A lot of these local newspapers cost less than a $1 a day. A newspaper is filled with some excellent values and opportunities on a daily basis. (more…)