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Extended Warranty On A TV? No Thanks!

Should you get an extended warranty on a TV? When you go shopping be prepared for the extended warranty pitch and don’t fall for their sales tactics. read more »
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Dear Diary: How I Fixed My Water Heater Without a Plumber and Saved $400

My water heater was on its last legs and plumbers wanted $1000 to fix it. My father in-law told me to forget the plumber – we’d simply do it ourselve[...] read more »
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Should I or Shouldn't I? The Definitive Extended Warranty Litmus Test

Most experts implore us to avoid extended warranties, but in reality things aren’t always quite so black and white. Sometimes it may actually make s[...] read more »
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7 reasons to avoid extended warranties

According to Consumer Reports, extended warranties are notoriously bad deals for consumers. Here are seven reasons to stay away from extended warran[...] read more »
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Extended Warranties: 4 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Commit

The conventional wisdom out there is that, in most cases, extended warranties are not a wise decision because they are expensive and are rarely used.[...] read more »
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Extended Warranties and Video Game Consoles

Should you get an extended warranty for your PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii? Find out how you can run the numbers and see if extended warra[...] read more »
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