Knowing when to purchase what can mean big savings throughout the year. Savvy shoppers take advantage of two major, and related, trends: seasonal shifts and post-holiday sales.
As you consider...
Game on! Grab some deals before kickoff this sunday! Here are our favorite Super Bowl deals and sales.
(We'll be updating this list regularly, so make sure to check back often!)
January brings deals on linens and electronics -- and, in much of the country, winter weather that can disrupt power. This week we looked into portable generators to help consumers be prudent not only...
Did you spend too much on Christmas presents? Are Christmas gift cards burning a hole in your pocket? Regardless which side of the fence you fall on, frugal shoppers will find plenty to buy in January.
The epicenter of the holiday whirlwind, December is an excellent time to find outstanding deals. Look for good buys on small kitchen appliances, like a bread machine, and on holiday cards. Also, check...
Holiday shopping is in full swing and it seems as though Black Friday deals will never end. Smart consumers know, however, that just because everything appears to be on sale this month doesn't mean...
All week we've been making lists of the best Black Friday deals and checking them twice, updating as new ads come in. Now the day is upon us, and shoppers have swarmed the stores. If you’re just coming...
Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Roundup.
Black Friday is just hours away and Cyber Monday is fast approaching. Be sure you are prepared and check out our helpful Black Friday and...
With all those nifty and alluring devices out there for the plucking, it’s getting harder and harder to separate electronics from entertainment. Early come-hither holiday shopping ads are pouring forth,
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Halloween has passed and we’re well on our way to the holiday season. With attention now focused on the new Windows 8, this is a good time to shop for a desktop...
To buy or not to buy in November? That’s the big question as the official kickoff to the biggest shopping season of the year begins. This is the month when seemingly everything is on sale, from electronics...
Halloween is just around the corner and the deals are on! Here are our favorite halloween sales and deals.
If you are in search of a cheap Halloween event on the 31st, be sure to read...
You're about to spend hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars on a new TV, appliance, or computer. When you reach the checkout counter the all-too-familiar question is popped: "Would you like to purchase...
September brings Labor Day sales and the first hints of fall chill. And with seasonal changes come questions about what’s worth buying this month, whether to opt for that extended warranty, keeping...
Frugal shoppers take note: Back-to-school ads and deals may be aimed at parents and students, but anyone can take advantage of all the discounts. Here’s how to make back-to-school sales work for you...
Moving sales are touted as tried-and-true places for bargain hunters to score deals on hard-to-find treasures and cheap household items. For sellers, however, moving sales are typically less about benefitting...
Believe it or not, retailers are already gearing up for back-to-school season. Here are our favorite back-to-school sales and deals.
(We'll be updating this list regularly, so make
This week at Cheapism we recommended the best cheap bras and published money-saving tips on buying cables for your gadgets, planning summer travel, and getting the most out of garage sales.
It's always exciting to bring home a new TV, home theater receiver, printer, or other electronic gadget, but many of these products don't include the cables you need to connect them to other devices...
This week at Cheapism, we're focused on getting you ready for the colder months. We revamped our cheap snow blowers buying guide, bringing you more information on what to look for, what to avoid,
On the off chance that you're shopping for a digital photo frame and your budget is tight, you probably want to know: what's the cheapest digital photo frame? The answer, based on our research, depends...
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Space Heaters.
If you're starting to feel the fall chill (or just have an overactive air conditioner...What have you done to save energy lately?
If you've been a little careless about leaving lights on and letting the tap water run, October is the month to turn over a new leaf. This is Energy...
Frugal tech buffs, take note: We've recently published a couple of brand-new buying guides on cheap gadgets. These products may seem like splurges to some, but if you're in the market for a shiny new toy,
You know part of being cheap is buying store brand over name brand for many goods. But some cheap things are also cheaply-made and won't work as well as the real deal. With this in mind, DealNews.com Read more on Dealnews.com »
You may have wondered if "refurbished" is a dirty word and asked yourself, "Should I get used electronics?" The answer is...it depends. A story on Wallet Pop says buying from sites like eBay... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Just in time for your tax refund, IRS willing, a cheap Vizio 3D TV is set to become available in April. The lowest-price offering looks to be around $349.99 for a 32-inch TV, reports Engadget. Read more on Engadget »
LCD TVs are getting cheaper by the minute -- well, almost. Dealnews.comreports that the cost of big-screen, brand-name, high-end models is about half what it was last year, and some LCD TVs are... Read more on Dealnews.com »
So, you say to yourself, when is the best time to buy a TV? The self probably doesn't have an answer, but CNET does. Just in case you're wondering, we'll give you a preview: Maybe now, maybe later... Read more on CNET »
just in time for the Super Bowl, we have updated our cheap LCD TVs article with new recommended models for under $600. We even have one 42" model in our cheap price range. To arrive at his decisions... Read more on Cheapism »
Cheap point-and-shoots for the tech-unsavvy among us? You betcha. Gizmodo reports on new cameras from Canon that do what's important without much fuss and bother. Read more on Gizmodo »
If you really want a tablet but just can't afford to shell $500-$900 on an Apple iPad, read our cheap tablet review. Since iPad clones are not widely reviewed yet, we departed from our usual practice... Read more on Cheapism »
Market forces -- how sweet when they work in consumers' favor. This time it's the price of flat screen TVs, which all247news.com reports will fall significantly in time for the holiday season. Too... Read more on all247news.com »
Yet another Chinese knock-off of the iPad. And this one, reports Shanzai.com, will retail for the remarkable price of $74. How low can these clone prices actually go? Read more on shanzai.com »
Electric guitars are historically expensive and the most sought after models are often out of the reach of most amateur players. Many guitar manufacturers have made cheap electric guitars Read more on Cheapism »
The market for knock-off iPads sure is getting crowded. PC Magazine reviews the latest entry and tells you what to expect for $200. Read more on PC Magazine »
Say you want to buy a super cheap HDTV and you know, even ahead of time, that the speakers are awful. CNET has a solution for you: plug in a set of external speakers, using the USB port, and presto... Read more on CNET »
Cheap headphones are a bane in many people’s lives. While many users don’t want to spend a lot on headphones because they probably just dropped plenty on an MP3 player, quality listening devices... Read more on Cheapism »
If you're looking for a cheap deal as well as a wide selection of digital cameras, there's no need to leave home. PC World compared big-box stores and websites, and guess which category comes out... Read more on PC World »
Even if you don't need a new LED HDTV, you might not want to miss out on this bargain. Gearlog is reporting that Sceptre, a little-known brand, is coming out with a small (as in 24-inch) model that... Read more on Gearlog »
How many remote controls do you have in your home? And do you know where they're all lurking? Big Picture Big Sound reports that Logitech has just made your life a whole lot simpler with its new... Read more on Big Picture Big Sound »
No surprise here, but the Chinese counterfeit clone of the iPad is ready for its debut, according to GadgetsDNA. So if you're dying for the status but can't afford it, here's your chance -- but... Read more on GadgetsDNA »
Here's another money-shaving idea for you media freaks -- bid your cable service goodbye and plug in your PC to your TV. CNBC suggests several cheap PCs that can light up that big screen with movies, Read more on CNBC »
Look out Apple -- here comes the competition. Good E-Reader reports that computer giants like HP, Dell, and Acer have a smart touch-screen tablet in the works. And that's great news for consumers, Read more on Good E-Reader »
You can always bet on prices going down in the consumer electronics market. So now, notes Fudzilla, you can get a Blu-ray player for less than $70. And of course, the more prices fall, the more... Read more on Fudzilla »
Turntables are back. With a cheap belt-drive USB turntable, you can enjoy the warmth of vinyl in stereo playback and also digitize your favorite tunes for portable listening pleasure. We researched... Read more on Cheapism »
The cost of assembling a home theater system can mount up quickly. But CrunchGear.com has a money-saving tip: two new receivers from Pioneer that are cheap (less than $300) and do a more than admirable... Read more on CrunchGear.com »
Like that volume cranked up way high when grooving to the sounds in your home theater? Bet you don't like the complaints from neighbors (or family members). So CNET suggests some ways to minimize... Read more on Cnet »
Is your desk drawer filling up with used cell phones, video games, and other gadgets? Well, Amazon has a deal for you. Techflash.com is reporting that the giant online retailer is setting up a trade-in... Read more on Techflash.com »
Geeks have all the fun. And just to remind us how much, eweek.com offers up this carefully-chosen list of cheap gadgets that will do as holiday gifts and no doubt keep the geeks in your life happy... Read more on eweek.com »
Protect your iPhone now! You've got two cheap choices, according to The Consumerist: buy a cardboard case or make one from a recycled juice box. We kid you not. Read more on The Consumerist »
Competition for digital book readers is heating up. I4U.com reports that Asus is about to release an e-reader that feels more like a book: you actually turn a page. All that for a budget price of... Read more on I4U.com »
Get ready, get set, click 'buy.' GearLog.com reports that Kmart and Sears are about to begin selling a low-cost PlayStation 3. Stand by for the upcoming release. Read more on GearLog.com »
For all you tech-, gadget-, and network-addicts, there's a new fix on the market. Cultofmac.com reports on something called MiFi, your very own WiFi hotspot that can be yours from Verizon for a... Read more on cultofmac.com »
Smartphone technology is now accessible to the masses. A new phone from Samsung, says Brighthand.com, with those all-important touch-screen features, costs $100 plus a monthly service contract with... Read more on Brighthand.com »
Tired of listening to music on your PC that sounds kind of one directional? Crunchgear.com reports on several new high-tech, low-budget options that provide a full circle of sound. Read more on CrunchGear.com »
Get them while you can...maybe. Word has it, according to CNET, that Wal-mart is sharply cutting the price on a Magnavox Blu-Ray player. Check it out before you miss out. Read more on cnet »
That perfect digital photo you snapped last week is crying out for the perfect digital frame. But which product to choose? The San Francisco Chronicle compiles some reviews that should help you decide. Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »
Want to add some music to that digital picture? For less than $100 you can buy a digital photo frames with lots of functionality; read this review from cnet. Read more on cnet »
Does the battery on your iPhone or iPod give out at just the wrong moment -- like when you don't have your charger handy or there's no outlet nearby? iPhone Footprint suggests a solution to your dilemma: Read more on iPhone Footprint »
OK, so your friends are all showing off their newest electronic toys. Just how do you keep up with that and not spend a fortune?? ABC news has some money-saving ideas for you. Read more on ABC News »
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