Groupon is the big daddy of the daily deal sites, serving more than 140 markets around the world. But yesterday, second-place competitor LivingSocial sounded the battle call by announcing it was adding 25 new markets to its roster.

"Tab-Napping" is not just another name for cat napping. Sadly, tab napping refers to stealing your banking information and preys upon those who open lots of tabs on their browser at the same time.

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup our big-blue ball will turn around a little white ball. From Cape Town to Polokwane, millions will pour into South Africa. Billions more will be glued to their TVs, watching the 19th year of this premier soccer tournament.

In the not too distant past, personal computers were the size of a dorm refrigerator, "apps" sounded like an abbreviation for apples, and the thought of downloading coupons with a couple mouse clicks was inconceivable.

Coupon Sherpa has doubled its staff in just five months. Elbow room was getting squeaky tight, so our CEO did the right thing and moved us into a spacious, loft-style office. Boy are we thrilled!

Online shopping has moved from geeky to mainstream in just 10 years. Almost 50 percent of Americans shop online and 88 percent of that number have bought something online in the last six months.

It's a cruel world out there. Advertising preys on the desirable tween and teen audience with TV ads incorporating popular music, rapid-cut editing and youthful celebrities. Merchants know kids like to hang out at malls where shopping is a form of entertainment.

Savings can really add up at Kohl's and Kohls.com by combining coupon codes, discount gift cards, free shipping, Kohl's Cash and a few other less known saving secrets.

In just a few short years, the market for mobile coupons has gone from nearly non-existent to rapid growth and adoption.

How many of us use Google to save money and develop a shopping strategy? We've compiled seven shortcuts to help get you started.