Leave it to California. Time reports the Golden State is considering legalizing marijuana. The likely result: the per ounce price would plummet, but even a 100 percent tax would still make the weed... Read more on Time »
"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 »
If you're at that stage in life where you're trying to figure out whether to rent or buy a place to live, don't miss this report from Time. A recent survey by a residential research firm lists the... Read more on Time »
Suggestions for money-saving summer vacations are already starting to show up on the web. SummerTravel.com has been checking around to find some cool deals and has come up with five cheap summertime... Read more on SmarterTravel.com »
If you're looking for fast and cheap internet speed, Hong Kong is the place to be, according to Tom's Hardware. But how much will it cost you to move there? Read more on Tom's Hardware »
Need a nanny? Start by looking in Silicon Valley, where Gawker reports rates have fallen as more unemployed techies stay home with their kids. With wages so low, you might find someone willing to... Read more on Gawker »
Here's your chance to be green, frugal, and obsessive all at once. According to Bankrate.com, home energy management systems will soon be available in a number of local markets. So instead of guessing... Read more on Bankrate.com »
Deals, deals, and more deals. That's what you can expect this summer, reports CNN. Vacationers are looking for bargains, and the industry is responding, even in locations not known for their value... Read more on CNN »
Frugality is becoming so mainstream. Whether you're out of work, living on a down-scaled salary, or just plain tired of "keeping up," News Review reminds you that you're in good company. And there's... Read more on News Review »
Yes, you can visit San Francisco on the cheap and with a child. The travel reporter for The New York Times gives us a full run-down of his money-saving and child-pleasing adventures. Read more on The New York Times »
Forget what you think you know about car prices. According to The Fresno Bee, the market is now topsy-turvy, with used car prices often topping the cost of a new car. So if you've been eyeing a... Read more on The Fresno Bee »
Don't you just get a special thrill when you figure out how to game the system? Here's a tip for besting Priceline.com in your search for luxury lodgings at pauper prices. Thanks to MyFoxDC.com Read more on MyFoxDC.com »
So, you think keeping your tires at the right air pressure is all you need to know about getting more miles out of that gas tank? Hah! Read these fuel-saving tips from an engineer at Ford, courtesy of... Read more on AOL »
There are deals, and then there are deals. A 600-square-foot house for $25,000 in California? That's right, says MainStreet.com, noting this is the real deal and not a foreclosure. But what's the... Read more on MainStreet.com »
Before booking your next trip, remember to check all the travel sites and blogs. The Los Angeles Times runs a blog that mentions unbelievable deals on foreign soil that TripAdvisor has pulled together. Read more on Los Angeles Times »
Cheap luxury lodging is no longer a contradiction in terms. As noted by Digital City, the recession is pushing hotel chains to upgrade the service without raising the price. "There's a new... Read more on Digital City »
Fun can be free in L.A. Really! A book that lets you in on all the low-cost and no-cost ways to while away your time may be worth a cash investment. LAIST.com has all the details. Read more on LAIST.com »
We all know by now the value of thinking outside the box. So apply that maxim to planning your vacation. MSNBC offers some money-saving advice on when to visit several pricey holiday hot spots. Read more on MSNBC »
Now you can save time and money when booking hotel rooms. The San Francisco Chronicle reports on a new website that compares rates posted on other sites and then lets you make a reservation. Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »
The travel industry is getting desperate. Airlines and hotels are leading the way with can't-pass-up deals that might prompt even the recession-weary to take a quick vacation. Get the rundown here from... Read more on ABC News »
Take your travel now while the going is still good. Airlines and high-end hotels are aggressively seeking customers with a bevy of deals that mean much lower prices for you, says ABC News. Don't... Read more on ABC News »
You know that trip to San Franciso you've been dreaming about? Well, now's the time. The Baltimore Sun gives a rundown of budget deals in that city by the bay. Read more on The Baltimore Sun »
Summer may be half over but some of us have yet to take that long-awaited vacation. Forbes offers this list of best bargain vacations in the U.S. of A., so book now before the leaves start falling. Read more on Forbes »
Marriage on your mind, along with the cost of the wedding? ABC7News KGO TV San Francisco has a cheap tip for you: tie the knot at the nearest county clerk. Alameda County even has a cozy little chapel. Read more on ABC7News KGO TV San Francisco »
