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10 U.S. Cities Where It's Cheaper To Buy Than Rent

Posted on 6/8/2010 0:13 EST

"If you're looking for a quick and easy calculation about whether you should finally buy your dream home, you'll likely want to first check out your area's price-to-rent ratio. Trulia, the online real... Read more on Huffington Post »

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Numbers show holiday shoppers stuck in thrifty mode

Posted on 12/1/2009 16:22 EST

Store traffic is up this holiday season but spending is down. A story in The Arizona Republic reports on what's shaping up to be a ho-hum year for retailers, when shoppers continue to grab for the... Read more on The Arizona Republic »

iPhone 3G S vs Palm Pre: Which Phone is Cheaper?

Posted on 6/17/2009 19:51 EST

Hmmm...both smartphones are pretty and slick and cost about the same. What's a frugal consumer to do? Figure out how you use the phone and then read About.com's Smartphone Guide to get a handle on the... Read more on About.com's Smartphone Guide »

Cremations on the rise as cheaper alternative to funerals

Posted on 5/24/2009 21:54 EST

When it's your time to go, consider the alternative to a traditional burial: cremation. The New Journal online reports that cremations are increasing, in part because cremation is the less expensive option. Read more on New Journal online »

E.V. has the cheapest gas prices in nation

Posted on 5/11/2009 14:24 EST

Buy now while supplies last! Head for the East Valley in Phoenix, and you'll find the nation's cheapest prices for gasoline. The East Valley Tribune reports that excess supplies of the winter blend (of... Read more on East Valley Tribune »