In the perennial war among discount superstores Walmart, Target, and Kmart for shoppers' dollars, the edge goes to the retailer with the best and the most bargains. Cheapism found that Walmart scores...
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Could Switching Save You Money? We Pit Costco Against Sam's Club in a Wholesale Clubs Showdown A wholesale clubs comparison of Costco vs. Sam's Club we published this week helps consumers... Read more on Cheapism »
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If you've ever gotten off a flight to wonder "Where is my luggage?" we may have found the answer. A place called Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama stocks up on suitcases never claimed... Read more on Sydney Morning Herald »
Buy bulk. Shop for Christmas on Black Friday. Don't get food at drug stores. Those are some of the common shopping myths deconstructed in an AP story in The Republic. Purchasing smaller quantities... Read more on The Republic »
This free Costco delivery service might be the solution for Manhattanites who want to shop at Costco but can't figure out how to get those 20-pound bags of frozen chicken quarters home, or the packages... Read more on The New York Times »
Cheap wedding dresses seem to be the new "in" thing. The Boston Herald reports that big-box stores, hip chain stores, and upscale designers are wading into the market with lines of gowns that will... Read more on Boston Herald »
Is Target cheaper than Walmart? That's a matter that probably bedevils frugal shoppers. And the answer, folks, depends on what and when you buy. Citing a survey by a market research firm, Wallet Pop Read more on Wallet Pop »
It's your turn to host the crowd, and you need to know what's the cheapest beer? The Chicago Tribunes suggests checking out the local Walgreen's, which has just launched its private-label brew, Read more on The Chicago Tribune »
Discount grocery stores are all the rage these days, writes USA Today. And no wonder -- cheap prices on lesser-known brands appeal to recession-weary shoppers. If you haven't joined the coupon craze, Read more on USA Today »
Psssst...Ubergizmo.com hears Google's discount service will be an alternative to the popular Groupon. No announcement yet, but leaked documents indicate the search engine dynamo is making a run... Read more on ubergizmo.com »
We've all learned by know that spending less on groceries means buying in bulk. But so much of that bulk comes swaddled in expensive cardboard and plastic. Time points out that you can save even... Read more on Time »
This is no joke, folks. Fox News reports the federal government is selling off its useless junk along with other items acquired over the years. Check out the inventory online to see what you can... Read more on Fox News »
The Five & Dime is long gone, but its 21st century incarnation is the dollar store. The Los Angeles Times reminds us these super-cheap outlets are tempting places to shop for holiday gifts. Read more on The Los Angeles Times »
Hungry for an iPad? Head over to your local TJ Maxx, where the hot device is selling at an inexplicably low price. Applebitch.com wonders how this is possible. Send your conspiracy theory in now. Read more on applebitch.com »
It's such a bargain! How often do you tell that to your friends after shopping at Costco? But there's a wise way to really make those bargains count, and Wise Bread tells you how. Read more on Wise Bread »
Buying in bulk ain't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, it sounds like you're getting a great deal, but what about the hidden costs? Wallet Pop helps you take a fresh, and clear-eyed, look at the... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Upscale merchants keep discovering bargain shoppers. This time it's Neiman Marcus. NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reports on a new line of budget-priced stores opening in the haute retailer's home state. Read more on NBC Dallas-Fort Worth »
This one's for women of a certain size, courtesy of Money Crashers: tips for finding the best online deals on plus-sized clothing. But even if you're searching for smaller sizes, you might learn... Read more on moneycrashers.com »
There are so many ways to avoid paying full price for anything. On the off chance that you haven't yet learned them all, Time offers up this list of discount outlets, some online and some on the... Read more on Time »
On the off chance you and your friends have nothing to do one day, organize a group tour to the local consignment shops. As Cantonrep.com reports, you'll find plenty of fashion-forward outfits for... Read more on Cantonrep.com »
To each his own. That's what WalletPop discovered when inviting reader feedback about dollar store purchases. Items that some people said were a cheap deal, others panned as a waste of money. Guess... Read more on Wallet Pop »
