Friday, September 16, 2011

Dealomite's Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday deal seekers! It feels like fall has truly arrived, with our first bout of really chilly weather. Time to turn on the heater and break out the sweaters!

In today's Weekly Roundup we talk about cutting cable, new ways to pay for purchases, why you should wait to buy a car and what it is like to go a year, that's right, A WHOLE YEAR, without going to the grocery store!

Are you in the market for a new car? This article from TIME says many car shoppers are waiting for year-end sales AND that the price of used vehicles is decreasing.

How do you pay for purchases? Cash, check, debit or credit card? In this podcast from Consumer Reports, hear about other, newer methods of payments that are emerging.

Could you go a year without shopping at the grocery store or eating out? Read this interview with one couple who relied on farmer's markets, food co-ops and their own garden for 365 days.

And finally, have you made the leap into a cable-free life? If you're still unsure whether you can survive without 500 channels, take a look at this list of budget-friendly options that can replace your cable.