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Movie Rental Alternatives to Netflix

Posted on 9/28/2011 8:37 EST

With consumer outrage growing over Netflix's price hike for both mail-in and downloadable videos, many are wondering about other, possibly cheaper, online video rentals options for watching movies at...

Money Saving News Stories for July 10, 2011

Posted on 7/10/2011 0:02 EST

Here are some money saving stories we're reading:

Should You Move to a Low-Tax State? (Morningstar)

Top 8: What to Buy in July (ABC News Money)

Tips and Tricks for

Money Saving News Stories for June 12 2011

Posted on 6/12/2011 7:39 EST

Here are some money stories we’re reading:

Aldi tops survey of low-cost grocers (Chain Store Age)

Tips How To Plan A Great (And Cheap) Summer Birthday Party (Parenting...

How to find amusement park discounts

Posted on 6/8/2011 10:58 EST

Theme park season is almost upon us, and the frugalsphere is buzzing with tips to help you find cheap amusement park tickets. These include using the Magic Your Way ticketing program for Disney World...

Which ticket sites are best? (part 2)

Posted on 5/13/2011 14:42 EST

In our previous post we told you about Groupon teaming up with Live Nation to offer cheap event tickets deals. We also went through the various online ticket sites to see which ones do the...

April 16 is foursquare Day in NYC

Posted on 4/15/2011 0:16 EST

Saturday marks the first holiday in honor of foursquare, the social media site that lets users check in to various locations. Cheapism is also on foursquare in various cities (including New York) Read more on Crain's New York Business.com »

See a Broadway Show for Low

Posted on 4/3/2011 23:05 EST

Hard economic times call for show tunes. That's why this story on getting cheap Broadway tickets in NYC is fabulous. Options abound for cutting your ticket price by 50 percent. You can download... Read more on nydailynews.com »

Cheapskate Wisdom about ...the Price of Movie Theater Popcorn

Posted on 5/29/2010 10:05 EST

In the end, we always pay the price. At least that's the takeaway from this little piece in Time, which briefly explains the business model behind movie theater concession stands. Read more on Time »

The next Apple TV revealed: cloud storage and iPhone OS on tap... and a $99 price tag

Posted on 5/28/2010 22:04 EST

Apple's at it again. This time, reportsEngadget, the company is readying to launch a new version of Apple TV for a price that can't be beat. Wanna guess? Read on... Read more on Engadget »

Which Pay-TV Option Is Right for You?

Posted on 5/27/2010 7:31 EST

OK, so you think you've got your cellphone plan under control and maybe your credit cards. But now there's the cable bill to worry about. Well, Time is stepping up with a report on a website that... Read more on Time »

Finding the cheapest TV-watching experience

Posted on 4/23/2010 6:59 EST

Any way you cut it, you're bound to pay for the TV you watch. The Chicago Tribune has done us all a favor by pulling together a list of some of the services offering cheap views of your favorite... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »

Free and cheap London

Posted on 4/19/2010 17:45 EST

We've heard all those stories about how expensive London is. But The Telegraph has found a variety of cheap and free things to do that could help make a trip to this European capital a lot more... Read more on The Telegraph »

10 Bad Habits and What They Cost You

Posted on 4/6/2010 13:54 EST

Do you know how much your bad habits are costing you? WalletPop cheerily helps you figure that out. So do yourself a favor: cut back on all those lattes and text messages -- and, well, the list... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Easy ways to save up to hundreds of dollars

Posted on 1/12/2010 17:35 EST

Still looking for way to reap big-time savings? CNN Money weighs in with three big ideas to help you trim your budget this year. Read more on CNN Money »

How to see the year's best movies on the cheap

Posted on 12/21/2009 13:50 EST

If you've run out of ideas for all those folks on your holiday shopping list, try a gift card from their favorite retailer. Wallet Pop offers a link to the chains offering a good deal -- buy a card... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Oklahoma City News OKC Claims Cheapest Beer Title

Posted on 11/5/2009 8:19 EST

Planning to dine out soon? Save money by sticking to the appetizers. According to a report by KOCO, menu prices have crpet up this year in all categories but starters. Oh, and make a detour to Oklahoma... Read more on KOCO.com »

Disney on the cheap? Yes, you can do it

Posted on 8/23/2009 22:32 EST

Mickey and Minnie are waiting for you this season. So do some advance planning, and go...and you won't even need to empty the piggy bank. The Miami Herald tells you how to pull off this amazing... Read more on Miami Herald »