Weekly Update:
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...
In spite of the bad rap surrounding the banking sector of late, most of us continue to use checking and savings accounts associated with the very same banks implicated in the financial crisis. When...
This week at Cheapism, we're recommending our favorite cheap external hard drives and rounding up great ways to save you more money, from pantry staples that will cut your grocery bill to the best deals...
Frugal news stories we're reading this week:
Materialism Can Ruin Marriages, According to Brigham Young Researchers (Christian Post)
Instead of a parent wagging a finger at you, Time offers this list of "don't"s that are meant to help you better manage your money by avoiding some all-too-common traps that can wreak havoc on your... Read more on Time »
Yes, you can...do your own tax return for free (or at minimal cost). Our buying guide to free or cheap tax preparation software walks you through the features you should look for when choosing a... Read more on Cheapism »
Saving (your money, that is) is back in style. On the off chance that you might have forgotten how to do that, Market Watch has a report about a new online tool that can help you keep track of what... Read more on Market Watch »
Eager to snare your business, price wars have broken out among online brokers. But before you rush to the company with the glitziest web site, read what The New York Times has to say about the key... Read more on The New York Times »
"The news that Wal-Mart's going to cease cutting paper checks for employees who don't have direct deposit has prompted all sorts of reactions -- applause for reducing paper waste, debates over whether... Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »
Taxes may be inevitable, but a big tax bill -- maybe not. Ecommerce Journal has some advice: with an offshore bank account, you may be able to lower your burden. But first read this article, and then proceed... Read more on Ecommerce Journal »
