If you're an e-book reader hold-out, now might be the time to reconsider. MSNBC reports on a third-generation Kindle, priced at a cheap $139, that's got built-in Wi-Fi and other nifty features that... Read more on MSNBC »
Some handy little digital helpers are hitting the market just as the back-to-college shopping season is about to start. Technewsdaily has the news on an expanded array of services and products for... Read more on Technewsdaily »
"Borders' Kobo e-reader is out ... but it already seems like nobody cares. The few available reviews say that the Kobo is competent but little more, which paints a rather grim future if Borders expects... Read more on PC World »
With the increasing number of cheap eReaders on the market, performance and usability distinguish one from another. Here's PC World's take on the Kobo eReader. It's worth reading before you start... Read more on PC World »
Competition is such a wonderful thing. Betanews.com reports that Barnes and Noble is introducing a new e-reader with Wi-Fi capability that's selling for the same price as Borders' e-reader -- a... Read more on Betanews.com »
Here's a book to add to your list of summer reading: The New Frugality. According to The Simple Dollar, delivers on its promise by explaining the concept of frugality, what it means in today's... Read more on The Simple Dollar »
Is there a cheap e-reader on the horizon? Wired pushes the concept of a stripped-down device that would be akin to a paperback book: small and cheap. Let's see how long we have to wait for this... Read more on Wired »
Good things come to those who wait. In this case, it's a cheap e-reader. With competition heating up in the e-reader market, Dailyfinance.com reports that Borders will soon start selling its version... Read more on Dailyfinance.com »
You've paid a pretty penny for your Kindle or Nook or Sony Reader, but where to find cheap reading material? USA Today answers that question with suggestions for finding free e-books. We'll expect... Read more on USA Today »
Let's say you like to eat but haven't figured out how to cut down on your grocery bill. A new book, reviewed here by The Simple Dollar, gives you chapter after chapter of ideas for cheaper ways... Read more on The Simple Dollar »
The e-reader war has reached a new stage -- and consumers should cheer. GadgetCrave reports that Borders has just released its version of the electronic book platform at a price that sharply undercuts... Read more on Gadget Crave »
Say you want an eReader but don't want to spend a week's wages. According to BlogKindle, there's a new cheap option. It's basic -- use it for book reading only -- and is available starting this... Read more on BlogKindle »
As every college student knows, textbooks cost a fortune. There are websites that charge less, of course, but even that model is becoming old school. Wallet Pop writes about the digital textbook... Read more on Wallet Pop »
April showers bring May flowers...but you need to be involved, too. Getting your garden going doesn't have to cost much, and NewsChannel5.com shares five tips for cheap blooms. Read more on Newschannel5.com »
Here are some answers to questions about cheap meal preparation that you've been afraid to ask. Thank Time for daring to do the dirty work. Read more on Time »
There's an art to living frugally. On the off chance you haven't yet marshalled all your hidden talent, the Money Saving Blog points you to 10 books that can help you break through and live cheaply, Read more on Money Saving Blog »
Amazon is about to play favorites, according to a post on TechCrunch. If you buy enough from Amazon each month, which probably means you subscribe to Amazon Prime, you may be offered a free Kindle. Read more on TechCrunch »
Why not forget about buying college textbooks altogether when you can rent them? An article in The Washington Post has the inside skinny on where and how you can arrange these short-term deals. Read more on The Washington Post »
If you're about to head off to the college bookstore to fill up on texts for this semester's reading, stop now. Follow the trail laid out by Lifehacker, which suggests a website that finds the cheapest... Read more on Lifehacker »
Tired of trekking to the library? Are your bookshelves overflowing? Electronic readers are all the rage right now so Wallet Pop explores whether these new devices are frugal-friendly. Read more on Wallet Pop »
Pity the frugal grocery shopper and the family that has to eat those thrifty buys. Not so, says MSNBC, which offers up some tried and true strategies for saving money on meals without scrimping... Read more on MSNBC »
You know that old adage, "penny wise and pound foolish"? Well, whoever coined that one was certainly on to something. Read this story from Good Morning America and you'll find out how saving big... Read more on Good Morning America »
You might be all shopped out by now, but there comes a time when everyone could use some (written) words of advice. So consider this list of books, compiled by The Buffalo News, which offer all... Read more on The Buffalo News »
Need some cheap ideas to feed the starving masses during the holidays? A new DVD to accompany a cookbook featuring 99-cent ingredients provides easy-to-follow recipes for the harried and thrifty cook. Read more on Wallet Pop »
You gotta love Walmart. In search of ever more market dominance, the giant retailer just launched a price war with Amazon.com, according to a report on MyNorthWest.com. While that may be bad news... Read more on MyNorthWest.com »
"The release of Mary Hance's new book, 99 Things to Save Money in Your Household Budget, might pose a dilemma for fans and followers of her 'Ms. Cheap' column in this newspaper. Sure, you could buy the... Read more on tennessean.com »
Being a "fashionista" is so last year. Reuters reports on a new book that discusses the evolution from fashion chic to recession chic. Read more on Reuters »
To the dismay of many spenthrifts, cheap is "in" these days. And NPR reports on a book that traces the history of cheap through American culture. Read more on NPR »
To the dismay of many spenthrifts, cheap is "in" these days. And the Los Angeles Times reports on a book that traces the history of cheap through American culture. Read more on Los Angeles Times »
Prices are falling all over. Now it's Sony's turn with two new, low-priced eBook readers meant to rival the Kindle. GearLog.com has the full story. "Sony is hitting back against... Read more on GearLog.com »
Being savvy about your finances also makes you a smart parent. For the basic how-tos, check out this book, reviewed by ThriftyMommy.com, for solid advice about how managing money with babies in tow. Read more on Thrifty Mommy.com »
