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Find Safe Costumes on a Budget

Posted on 10/17/2011 9:57 EST

Your child probably wanted his or her Halloween costume yesterday. With only two weeks to go before the spooky, sweets-filled holiday, you're under the gun to grab an outfit that won't frighten your...

Money Saving News Stories for August 21, 2011

Posted on 8/19/2011 18:24 EST

UPDATE: Walgreen To Launch Low-Price Store Brand Early Next Year (The Wall Street Journal)

Save money with this simple yet competent price tracking app (148Apps)

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Money Saving News Stories for June 20, 2011

Posted on 6/20/2011 16:10 EST

Here are some money saving stories we’re reading:

Easy steps to help you meet savings goals (Guampdn.com)

Fabulous & Frugal: How to stay cool while saving energy (The Commercial...

Make DIY cases for Apple products

Posted on 4/1/2011 16:46 EST

Erica Domesek describes on Mashable how you can craft your own cheap iPad case, which retails for about $39, with kitchen drawer liner, Velcro strips, colored tape, and scissors. It's a nifty idea... Read more on Mashable »

The Fast Enough Computer: Built and Tested

Posted on 3/24/2011 21:06 EST

Frugal gamers with some tech savvy, this one's for you: a cheap DIY gaming computer. The expert at Benchmarkreviews.com set out to determine if you could build a penny-pinching system that handily... Read more on benchmarkreviews.com »

Craft an iPad Stand from Chopsticks

Posted on 2/6/2011 22:40 EST

The cheapest iPad stand can be yours in short order, writes Lifehacker. Just a few simple ingredients and a few quick steps, and presto ... you've got a way to prop up your new toy. Read more on Lifehacker »

How to Build a Car Mount for Your Cellphone from Office Supplies

Posted on 2/2/2011 18:00 EST

A cheap cellphone car mount is one of those must-have accessories for anyone with a smartphone apps habit. See how Lifehacker attacks this challenge. Read more on Lifehacker »

Build It: A Cheap Gaming Desktop

Posted on 12/23/2010 15:00 EST

For all you do-it-yourselfers, here's a challenge for you: build a PC that's meant for gaming without spending a fortune. PC Magazine has all the details. Don't miss out on this one, even if the... Read more on PC Magazine »

Do-it-yourself wills online

Posted on 10/18/2010 18:29 EST

As unpleasant at is may seem, there comes a time when you have to write a will. To save yourself -- and your heirs -- a bit of money, Bankrate offers some guidance about taking care of this chore... Read more on Bankrate.com »

Repair Your iPhone Screen on the Cheap

Posted on 7/30/2010 22:47 EST

Just in case the screen on your iPhone ever needs repair, you might want to download some money-saving DIY instructions, courtesy of Lifehacker. And don't forget to keep this in a safe place. Read more on Lifehacker »

Inexpensive legal forms online: Are they worth it?

Posted on 3/24/2010 16:07 EST

So, you think you can do your own lawyering? Think again. MinnPost.com warns that cheap online legal forms are at best inadequate and at worst, outright wrong. Proceed cautiously. Read more on MinnPost.com »

8 Inexpensive Gift Ideas—Under $20

Posted on 12/2/2009 21:58 EST

Are you paralyzed at the size of your holiday shopping list, the projected cost of all those gifts, and the limited budget you've got to work with? Here are some nifty easy to produce money-saving ideas, Read more on Woman's Day »

In recession, frugal DIYers hack Ikea furniture

Posted on 7/29/2009 9:48 EST

It's your turn to be a designer for a day. MSNBC lets you into the secret world of do-it-yourselfers who customize basic IKEA furniture designs and components for their own unique -- and astoudingly... Read more on MSNBC »