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The High Price of Free Games

‘Freemium’ games — addicting apps that start out free but entice you to make small, ongoing purchases — aren’t just targeted at kids. Photo: Lars Plougmann Last Christmas, I got my six-year old daughter a Kindle Fire for Christmas. It was to be her “big gift” of the year, and I thought it would be great for long car rides and fun, educational games. I expected her to love it, which she did, but there was one thing I didn’t expect – the constant onslaught of financial requests I would soon encounter. After loading my daughter’s Kindle with free games, the begging started right away. “Mom,” my daughter would say, “I need $2 to open the next level of ‘Barbie Barber

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Financial & Investment Tips

Our Favorite Best Buy Deals

Here’s how to find the best deals at electronics giant Best Buy. Photo: Mike Mozart Shopping for electronics and appliances is quite an undertaking. For starters, they can be incredibly expensive. And with so many competing companies and similar models, it’s hard to ever be sure that you’re making the right purchase. Best Buy, one of the leading consumer electronics companies in the United States, prides itself on being a one-stop destination for tech products, services, and solutions with a guarantee of quality and unbeatable prices. But to make sure you’re truly getting the awesome prices they tout, we’ve compiled a smart-shopping guide to racking up rewards and discounts at Best Buy. Weekly Ad This is your starting point: Best Buy’s weekly ad

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