Shop Discover: Get 5-20% Cashback

Hey Gang-
I am a big fan of the Discover Card . They have unleashed a good deal for the holiday. Start your online shopping at Discover, and selected merchants (like FTD) will give you up to 20% Cashback...that is pretty tasty. The merchant selection is good, with big names like Apple, Dell and more! Check all the details at http://www.discovercard.com/brighterholidays/


Caveat: You must use your Discover Card for these purchases.

Is It Time To Buy a New Car?

OK, we are in the midst of a deep recession. I haven't good economic news in over a year. I read about layoffs and businesses closing. I get it, times are tough. But, I want to throw out a crazy idea...this is a great time to buy a car!


My 2000 Dodge Caravan was on its last legs. We are an active family and need a minivan. We defined a few must have features and went shopping. The process was simply amazing. Here is my breakdown:

• Sticker Price: $35,400
• Dealer Best Price: $28,415
• Chrysler Rebates: $4500

Net Sales Price: $23,915 That is an amazing 32% off!

Financing was a snap. We ended up getting a loan through Capital One (best interest rate we could qualify for), but we had multiple options from local banks as well. There is money to borrow. 

If you are in need of some wheels, and you have steady income and decent credit, the auto industry is anxious to make some deals. Take advantage an save your self a bundle.

Wii: Wal-Mart Maxes out the Wii World

Hey Gang- as of this morning, December 8, 2008, WalMart.com  was chock full of Wii's, Wii Accessories and Wii Games. Although not as difficult to find as last year, it has been difficult to find Wii's that are from reputable resellers that are selling at MSRP ($249). Most places that I have looked have them at $299+.


Go get some Wii love from our Walmart.com. Good luck!

XBox 360 Premiere Deal $389!

The holidays are coming up so quickly that time is running out! Here is a list of great deals from AllAmericanDirect.com (these deals expire 12/10/2008):

1. XBOX 360 Elite Gaming Console : Only $389! This is a very solid deal on one of the world's best gaming system.
2. GoodYear GPS Unit : Normally $129, this is a steal at $89.99!
3. Acer Aspire M4361 Desktop Computer : Normally $479, get it today for $409!
4. Toshiba SD6100 DVD Player :Only $49.99! (This is a GREAT deal!)
5. Mitsubishi 65 inch DLP TV : Save $1009! Only $1189.99! (Um, honey? I've been really good this year. Do you think Santa could put this under our tree?)

Great deals from All American. Get these while they last!

Start Saving...High Yield Savings Accounts

The equity markets may not be the best place to have your cash these days, call your financial advisor (or palm reader or whatever) and figure out what the best plan is for you. Something that we do here DealCityBlog Central is put money into a savings account. We use direct deposit, and the money goes right in and it makes saving pretty painless. Here is a list of a few online banks that are offering great rates on savings:

1. E-Trade : 3.30% APY at this writing (we use E-Trade. I like it.)
2. ING Direct Orange Savings : 2.75% APY
3. Dollar Savings Direct : 4.00% APY (OMG! as the kids say!)
4. FNBO Direct : 3.25% APY

The best thing about these banks is that these aren't intro rates or only for accounts with 5 digits...it is from the very first dollar. It won't get you rich quick, but that isn't the point. Savings is for saving you when you need the cash. Sock some away for a rainy day. And, if you've looked at the economic reports recently, it seems like it is pouring out!  

Go ahead, open an account. You will like it. I promise. 

Amazon Outlet

Hey Gang- The economy is softer than brie on a hot summer day. But Holiday Shopping is right around the corner. Check out the Amazon Outlet. They have DVDs at 50% off, Automotive stocking stuffers at up to 80% off. Maybe worth a look. Santa likes to save a buck, too.

Great Woodworking Deals at Woodcraft.com

So, as you might know, I am NOT much of a handyman. But after a long Thanksgiving evening talk with my brother-in-law, hearing about his escapades in cabinet-making, I thought that I might just throw on a toolbelt and find some kind of manly project to engage on...


Truth be told, I find Home Depot a little intimidating. Whenever I am there, I always feel like like Michael Keaton in Mr. Mom , "Are you gonna make it all 220? Yeah. 220... 221, whatever it takes." So, frankly, I don't really know what I am doing. I asked my brother-in-law where he buys his tools. He said Woodcraft.com . So, I checked it out, and here is what I found...GREAT DEALS ON WOODWORKING TOOLS !


Router Bits Only $5.00
On December 6, they will have all DeWalt , Porter-Cable and Delta tools on sale !
4 Bessey Clamps only $89.99 (Normally $143.96!)


There are 10,000 other great things on sale, and frankly, I am not sure what they all do, or how they all work, but they have great prices on woodworking tools (and they've got FREE SHIPPING on all orders!)


(And, in something that is purely self-promotion, please follow my woodworking adventures at www.newbiewoodworker.blogspot.com. Hopefully I will come out of this with all of my fingers!)

Great Nuvi GPS Deal at BlabThis!

Nuvi 250 GPS only $169.99!

This is a terrific deal. GPS is the hottest holiday gift and BlabThis is offering up this great Nuvi 250 GPS with maps for the US & Canada pre-loaded. It is ready to rock. With the trademark Nuvi ease of use and full maps of anywhere you are likely to drive, this Nuvi 250 is available at a great price of on $169.99! (it goes for $195 at Buy.com ).

Make sure that your loved ones get where they need to go with this great Nuvi 250 deal at BlabThis !