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Weekly Update: Diet Plan Recommendations, Cheap Makeup, and more

Posted on 1/13/2012 12:36 EST

This week we posted several new frugal tips, ranging from deals on vacuums and dishwashers to buying guides for seasonal products and cheap makeup. Check out our busy week below. Also, you can now find...

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Save Money with Energy Efficient Products

Posted on 1/10/2012 22:36 EST

With global warming a growing threat, there's lots of talk about energy-efficient products -- a boon for the environment and your wallet. Yes, there's an initial upfront cost with these products that...

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...

Save on utility bills

Posted on 3/21/2011 12:38 EST

How to save on utility bills? Kim Komando points you to a U.S. Department of Energy website that can help you audit your house for energy use. But that's just the beginning. If you really expect... Read more on Kim Komando »

The Twizy to be the World's Cheapest Electric Car

Posted on 3/15/2011 18:57 EST

The cheapest electric car has made its debut -- in a European auto show, anyway. Gas2.org offers a few details about this super-cheap and super-tiny electric marvel -- like, it weighs less than... Read more on Gas2.org »

Home Gadgets That Can Save You Energy

Posted on 3/10/2011 11:08 EST

Spending money on energy-saving devices to save money on energy is an interesting concept. But Fox News found a number of gizmos that can help you track your energy use or reduce your energy use. Read more on Fox News »

Savings Experiment: Which Lightbulbs Save the Most Money?

Posted on 3/9/2011 8:09 EST

The next time you think about how to reduce your electric bill, you might wonder which light bulb is the most efficient. As Wallet Pop explains, you've got several options, from the traditional... Read more on Wallet Pop »

The 10 Cities With the Highest and Lowest Gas Prices

Posted on 3/8/2011 17:41 EST

The cheapest gas in America is surely not found in California, Hawaii, Alaska, Connecticut, or New York. According to US News & World Report, the states with the lowest prices on that all-important... Read more on US News & World Report »

When to Haggle, How to Extend Food's Lifespan, Why Being Old Has Its Benefits

Posted on 2/19/2011 18:55 EST

When to haggle and 245 money tips from Time should keep you busy this week. If you're a senior, if you have spendthrift friends, if you're paying too much to your Internet service provider, and... Read more on Time »

A $7,500 electric car discount scares dealers

Posted on 2/6/2011 23:11 EST

New electric car discounts passed through dealers may be in the offing, courtesy of the Obama administration. But CNN Money reports dealers are pushing back, concerned about the hassles of collecting... Read more on CNN Money »

Volkswagen unveils world's most economical car

Posted on 1/28/2011 20:27 EST

The world's most economical car just made it's debut, reports International Business Times. But don't hold your breath until you can drive it -- the news site says you'll have to wait until 2013... Read more on International Business Times »

10 Fuel Misers for Less Than $25,000

Posted on 9/2/2010 16:45 EST

It's that time again -- new cars are hitting dealer showrooms. This year, reports MSN Autos, frugal drivers are in luck. Check out this list of 10 compact cars that should meet your standards for... Read more on MSN Autos »

Save Money and Go Green by Sleeping Naked

Posted on 7/20/2010 21:20 EST

Bare naked has its time and place. Like summertime sleeping, suggests Savings.com. Yup -- go to bed without your jammies and save money on AC and laundry, and get an added kick knowing that you're... Read more on savings.com »

DriveGain app claims $205 annual fuel savings

Posted on 7/7/2010 17:45 EST

Figuring out how to boost your fuel economy just got a little easier thanks to a new app. CNET explains all the details but notes the app is currently compatible only with stick shift versions of... Read more on cnet »

10 Home Repairs That Will Save You Money

Posted on 6/30/2010 0:53 EST

Home values in many parts of the country have plummeted in the past couple of years, so here are some suggestions from the San Franciso Chronicle for simple home improvement projects that could... Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »

Ready to be Extremely Frugal?

Posted on 6/5/2010 22:52 EST

There's frugal and then there's Frugal. The capital F kind, otherwise known as extreme frugality, is really hard core. Check out this list from US News & World Report and decide if you're up for... Read more on US News & World Report »

How the 40-mpg 2011 Ford Fiesta compares to its thrifty competitors

Posted on 5/18/2010 20:32 EST

Gas-guzzling SUVs are so last year. This year we've got a slew of new entrants in the high fuel economy segment, and Consumer Reports has a rundown of eight thrifty gas sippers, including the Ford... Read more on Consumer Reports »

Appliance Discounts, for the Swift

Posted on 4/20/2010 23:30 EST

Just in case you're expecting to cash in on federal rebates for a spiffy new energy-saving appliance, you'd better get going. The New York Times reports that the rebates are disappearing in some... Read more on The New York Times »

Survey: Newark cheapest gas in U.S.

Posted on 4/13/2010 15:06 EST

If you have any reason to be passing through the Garden State (New Jersey, that is), you might want to wend your way over to Newark. The Star Ledger reports on a survey showing that this is where... Read more on The Star Ledger »

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