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Holiday Shopping Tips

Outlet Shopping and Kids Bike Recommendations

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Posted on 12/2/2011 14:11 EST

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, here's a look at what we've been working on to help save you money.


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New Articles.

Outlets vs. Retail.

Our extensive comparison of outlet shopping vs. retail surveys prices on a full list of gifts and other holiday items at an outlet mall and a regular retail mall. We found that we could save more than $500 or nearly 30% overall when shopping for everything from clothing to cookware. But price is only part of the story.

Kids Bikes.

Our buying guide to cheap kids bikes has been updated with options for children from toddlers to tweens. Prices vary depending on the size you are looking for, but all our top choices cost under $100.

New Blog Posts.

Holiday Budgeting.

You can hit the cheapest stores and find the best sales, but a shopper without a budget is bound to feel buyer's remorse when the Visa bill comes due. Find out how to create and stick to a holiday budget and thank us in the New Year.

Cheap Holiday Travel.

If you're heading to Grandma's this season, make sure you've read our cheap holiday travel tips. We found apps that will save you money at the gas pump and websites that can help you avoid checked baggage fees for your presents.

Group Gifting Sites.

If someone on your gift list is jonesing for a present way out of your budget, you can always split the bill with family members. We found some group gifting sites that take fronting the money and splitting the bill off your hands.

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