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.
Christmas Eve arrives on Monday and 2013 shortly thereafter. Get ready for the parties and family gatherings with Christmas tree decorating, cheap liquor, slow cooker recipes, and tips for celebrating...
Did you know that keeping a Christmas tree with lights fully lit for roughly four hours a day throughout December can wind up costing you big bucks? According to SolarTek Systems USA, the energy...
Crock-Pots and other slow cookers tend to emerge from cupboards around this time of year, pressed into service for creating hearty winter meals. This simple appliance has stayed in style since the 1970s...
As Christmas and New Year's loom ever closer on the horizon, festivities brimming with cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are in full swing. But quenching the thirst of your guests with can cost...
American consumers expect to shell out, on average, about $750 for gifts, decor, and other holiday items this year, according to a National Retail Federation survey. But is all that spending the true...
With Christmas two weeks away and Hanukah nearing its end, gift giving is center stage. We have cheap gift ideas for pets, kids, foodies, and even the fellow travelers in your life. We also help you...
Travelers come in many stripes, from minimalist backpackers to five-star jet setters. We've got holiday gifts for most any wanderluster on your list, all for less than $20.
After studying this year's top toy lists from retailers like Toys R Us, Kmart, Target, Amazon, and Walmart, we identified three best Christmas gifts for kids under $20, with a fourth costing more...
November has blown in on a gust of dropping temperatures. The days of BBQ and beer are long gone, replaced by cold weather roasts and winter holiday drinks. We found some budget-friendly recipes for...
If anyone on your holiday gift list is seriously into food, you know how intimidating it can be to shop for them. These are the people who know that a blind monk on a remote Japanese island makes the...
A reminder to all you frugal pet owners this holiday season: Remember to pick up a special gift for your furry friend. But don't fret about funding a present for your pet. For as little as $15 you can...
With Hanukkah just a day away and Christmas fast approaching you may be searching frantically for gifts. Let us help you out. This week we published a buying guide for cheap hair dryers and blog posts...
What would we do without Pinterest? We at Cheapism consider it a fount of useful tips for getting the creative juices flowing while saving time and money. So we wondered, can a frugal consumer plan...
If you're looking for something special for a man in your life this year, whether he be a father, son, brother, significant other, or friend, we've got you covered. Not only will we be keeping the budget...
The holiday season comes with lots of pressure to turn your home into a winter wonderland. From the Christmas tree to backyard decorations, sticking to a budget while keeping up with the Joneses is...
Strapped for cash and looking for a unique gift idea for your wife, girlfriend, mother, or sister this Christmas? Full stop. We've come up with five Christmas gift ideas for women that each cost less...
Still finalizing your holiday travel plans? Don't hold your breath for any last-minute deals on airfare. Passenger demand and prices have surged this year, The Wall Street Journal reports, and...
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...
As holiday decorations go up indoors and out and Christmas songs begin looping through stores and on the radio, people are pulling out address books and sending holiday cards to friends and family.
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...
The day after Thanksgiving is a dedicated shopping day for gift-givers preparing for Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Most of the already-leaked Black Friday ads include a surfeit of holiday decor...
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,
In the midst of all the holiday excitement, there's even more to be happy about -- AFTER Christmas. With after-Christmas sales and New Year's following right behind, there's a lot to prepare.
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Think the holiday shopping period has just about come to an end? Well, think again. The last leg of the holiday shopping season will begin the day after Christmas, and this year the after-Christmas...
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New Articles.Lego. Legos generally don't come cheap, yet fans of the brand tend not to accept substitutes.
If you're one of the millions of Americans planning to celebrate the Christmas holiday with a real Christmas tree, you're no doubt trying to decide when and where to buy one without chipping away at...
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Warm Wishes for the New Year -- whatever you want your holiday cards to say, there's a website ready to offer you deep discounts around this time of...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: 10 Ways to Travel Cheap this Holiday Season
With the holidays upon us, finding holiday travel deals that won't put you in the poorhouse is both a necessity...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, officially kicking off the Christmas shopping season. According to the American Express Spending & Saving Tracker, two-thirds of Americans will...
Are you getting set to trim the tree and deck the halls? It seems that Christmas comes earlier and earlier every year, with some stores now putting out their holiday decorations the day after Halloween.
