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The Top 10 Cheapest Places To Buy A Car

Posted on 8/7/2010 11:48 EST

Looking to drop some hard-earned cash on a new car any time soon? Well, you might want to heed the advice proffered by AOL Autos and head to one of 10 large cities where the best deals can be found. Read more on AOL Autos »

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The cheapskate's guide to saving money on cruise vacations

Posted on 6/13/2010 21:37 EST

Those cheap cruise deals sure look enticing. But Creativeloafing.com cautions that the stuff not included in the price -- like drinks, photos, and gambling -- add up quickly. So here are some creative... Read more on Creativeloafing.com »

10 U.S. Cities Where It's Cheaper To Buy Than Rent

Posted on 6/8/2010 0:13 EST

"If you're looking for a quick and easy calculation about whether you should finally buy your dream home, you'll likely want to first check out your area's price-to-rent ratio. Trulia, the online real... Read more on Huffington Post »

Where Is It Cheaper to Rent? New York City (Really)

Posted on 6/5/2010 13:18 EST

If you're at that stage in life where you're trying to figure out whether to rent or buy a place to live, don't miss this report from Time. A recent survey by a residential research firm lists the... Read more on Time »

Arthur Frommer's 20 best bargain vacations

Posted on 5/29/2010 23:19 EST

The economy may be showing some life, but who wants to blow a wad on a summer vacation when the world financial outlook still looms uncertain? You don't have to, according to the Toronto Star, because... Read more on Toronto Star »

5 Bargain Summer Rental Spots

Posted on 5/6/2010 10:37 EST

It's hard to know which is the worse deal: a high-price fancy hotel or a dirt-cheap bare-bones motel. But the growing popularity of vacation home rentals gives you a good alternative. SmartMoney.com Read more on SmartMoney.com »

Great Travel Deals This Spring and Summer

Posted on 4/6/2010 13:37 EST

Yes, it is possible to plan a cheap vacation to a far-off and exotic land. WCIV points you to some deals that will make you forget about all those typical tourist spots. It's time to expand your... Read more on WCIV »

Bargains abound at Top 10 destinations

Posted on 3/30/2010 22:10 EST

Deals, deals, and more deals. That's what you can expect this summer, reports CNN. Vacationers are looking for bargains, and the industry is responding, even in locations not known for their value... Read more on CNN »

Penny-pinchers spread the savings ideas

Posted on 3/23/2010 17:21 EST

If you've run out of ideas on how to live on less, the St. Petersburg Times can help you out. Here are some nifty ideas from readers about stretching the dollar when doing your grocery shopping. Read more on St. Petersburg Times »

As hotel rates and airfares go south, Florida is looking even better

Posted on 3/22/2010 13:25 EST

Spring may be starting to bloom up north, but families still eager for that end-of-winter get-away will find plenty of bargains in Florida. The New York Daily News offers up a list of 10 cheap destinations... Read more on New York Daily News »

Something borrowed can save big money on wedding bills

Posted on 3/17/2010 12:07 EST

Wedding season is gearing up, so do what tradition says to do: borrow big time. Here are some tips, courtesy of the Orlando Sentinenl, about saving big time to make your big day a cheap one. Read more on Orlando Sentinel »

Snow Boots to Sockless, Briefly

Posted on 3/3/2010 11:09 EST

Got a day to spare? The New York Times has an idea for you: Hop a plane to someplace warm for a refreshing and rejuvenating one-day vacation. In case this sounds a bit over-the-top, remember that... Read more on The New York Times »

Where the Spring Travel Deals Are

Posted on 2/9/2010 17:35 EST

Planning a trip this spring? Don't be surprised to see airline fares creeping higher and lodging costs edging lower. Hunh? FoxNews explains it all, and then suggests some destinations where you... Read more on Fox News »

Disney World, done dirt cheap

Posted on 1/20/2010 15:46 EST

Kids love Mickey and all the Disney magic. Parents shudder at the cost of a trip to the Magic Kingdom. So, MSNBC offers up its travel guru to help you plan a visit that just might keep you smiling. Read more on MSNBC »