Money Crashers has popped up three of my articles in the past couple of days, all on quite different topics. The first is about reuse centers like the Habitat for Humanity Restore, which served us so well when we remodeled our downstairs bathroom ten years back. The piece explains how reuse centers (and architectural salvage stores, a related type of store that focuses more on unique, high-end pieces) work, the pros and cons of shopping there, and how to find one near you.
How to Shop at Reuse Centers & Architectural Salvage Stores to Save on Home Improvement
The second piece is about another topic we have some experience with, refurbished electronics. When I bought my old Mac (the one I finally replaced this year), I bought a refurbished one-year-old model, not as a way to save money, but because it was the only way to get a Mac with a CD drive, which I still needed, and without the latest OS, Lion, which was full of bugs. However, "refurbs" offer other benefits too, including the warranties and tech support you'd expect on a new device with prices up to 50% lower. In my piece, I explain how refurbs differ from both new and used goods, where you can find them, and how to get the best deals.
Should I Buy Refurbished Electronics? – How It’s Different From New & Used
Finally, a piece on a somewhat less gripping topic: bank accounts. This is simply a primer on the four common types of bank accounts — checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and CDs — and how they differ. I cover the pros and cons of each account type in detail, plus the subcategories within each type, and how to decide which type of account you need.
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