Ken Shadford

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    By Ken Shadford

    | 11:32 AM 5/3/2011
    On the latest Savings Experiment, we find out the cheapest way to get rid of pests.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 4:00 AM 4/21/2011
    Ask 10 people the cheapest way to make long distance calls, and you'll get 20 different answers. The field is wide open, with calling cards, cell phone plans, Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, and land lines all vying for dominance. So who's really got the best deal for making long-distance calls? Let's compare.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 8:00 AM 4/11/2011
    Find out the most economical way to rent movies with this comparison of Netflix versus Redbox.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 11:00 AM 12/7/2009
    When winter chills get your teeth chattering, one way to stay warm--and save money on heating bills---is to throw on a pair of wool socks, some sweaters, winter boots and a hat, but who wants to do that while lounging at home? We certainly don't. So we did some digging and came up with effective ways to help you maximize warmth and reduce your monthly expenditures.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 12:00 AM 11/30/2009
    The holidays are a time for giving, sharing and spending time with your loved ones. Preparing festive dishes for your holiday table is not an easy task. But doing so on a small budget is a greater undertaking. So is creating a three-course holiday meal for four people on a $20 budget possible? Absolutely! And we share our tips and recipes with you in this week's Savings Experiment.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 2:54 PM 10/28/2009
    A few homemade cleaning products prove beneficial for both the bank account and the environment. ShelterPop blogger Laura Fenton reveals which cleaners are worth the effort, and which fall short.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 2:50 PM 10/21/2009
    Do you dread the arrival of your monthly mobile phone bill? Jane Tuv explores the possible benefits of pre-paid plans.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 2:48 PM 10/14/2009
    How easy is it to tell the difference between low-cost makeup and a more expensive look? StyleList.com blogger Marissa Gold hits the streets of New York to find out.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 2:43 PM 10/7/2009
    Jane Tuv goes elbow deep in dirty dishes to find out which cleaning technique saves the most water.

    By Ken Shadford

    | 2:33 PM 9/30/2009
    AOL News editor Claire Robinson explores how much money you can actually save by unplugging electric devices when they are not in use.