Which is better: SquareTrade or AppleCare+ for your iPhone 4S?

October 21, 2011

Which is a better warranty for your iPhone 4S — AppleCare+ or SquareTrade.com?

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iPhone 3GS Resale Value Changed My iPhone 4S Order

October 14, 2011

Since my iPhone 3GS held its resale value so well, I decided to spend a little more on the new iPhone 4S, since I expect it to hold its value in the future.

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Verizon sales rep lied to me about preordering my new iPhone 4S

October 7, 2011

The Verizon sales rep told me I couldn’t preorder a NEW iPhone 4S on 10/7, since they were giving preference for UPGRADES only. Huh? Lie.

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Steve Jobs, Age 56, Died Today

October 5, 2011

Steve Jobs died today, October 5, 2011. He had a more profound impact on how our culture communicates and consumes entertainment than any other American. Ever.

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Convenience Pays: My Unintended Brand Loyalty to Exxon Mobil Gasoline

October 5, 2011

Through the simple convenience of Exxon Mobil Speedpass — and with my consent —the company has gained 14+ years of my loyalty to their product.

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What’s the current resale value of my iPhone 3GS?

October 4, 2011

How will the announcement of new iPhones affect older model resale values?

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How Long Should an Individual Keep Their Paper Tax Records?

September 26, 2011

Keeping accurate paper records is important for identifying sources of income, expenses, property records and completed tax returns. You should keep these paper records for a certain amount of time in case you’re audited. But how long? The answer is: it depends.

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U.S. Postal Service Ridiculous Charges for Shipping Stamps

September 12, 2011

Buying first-class stamps through the USPS.com website incurs an additional $1.00 for “shipping and handling” to deliver the stamps to your house! Instead of adding charges for delivery (ridiculous), the Postal Service should sell books of first-class stamps through their website with a $0.44 credit for delivery — the current rate of a single first-class stamp. The tag line could be: “Hey, we’re stopping at your house anyway… want us to drop off some stamps??”

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