Christmas Eve arrives on Monday and 2013 shortly thereafter. Get ready for the parties and family gatherings with Christmas tree decorating, cheap liquor, slow cooker recipes, and tips for celebrating...
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Halloween has passed and we’re well on our way to the holiday season. With attention now focused on the new Windows 8, this is a good time to shop for a desktop...
Midtown Manhattan may not be where you’d expect to see folks dumpster diving. But amidst high-end stores and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, trash bags full of perfectly good food are stacked up...
A bookcase, a rocking chair, a Dell computer monitor, infant formula, kids clothes, gift bags, a bathroom sink -- these are just a few of the things people were giving away for free recently on our...
If you have a smartphone, there’s a good chance you’ve installed at least a couple of free apps on it. But free software isn’t just for smartphones. There are plenty of free PC downloads available for...
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We've got some great tech deals today, from wireless headphones to laptops and more. Amazon is also offering $2 of MP3s for free!
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Christmas hasn't even come and gone yet, but you may already be thinking ahead to New Year's Eve. For some people this means bidding farewell with a bang to one year and entering the next with an empty...
Today we're excited to launch the "Holiday Giving Giveaway" - our weekly fan giveaway! You could be the winner of a $25 Amazon gift card from Cheapism.com. We want to know what's the perfect gift for...
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...
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It's easy to get caught up in the whole daily-deal craze, but let me ask you a question: When was the last time a Groupon saved... Read more on Cardhub.com »
Being self-employed or based at a home office means it's up to you to find the right web sites and services to make your workday smoother. There are a lot out there, but not all are created equal. Here...
Personal trainers can help you lose weight and gain definition. They can also cost you hundreds of dollars a month, not including your regular gym membership fee. There is such a thing as cheap personal... Read more on US News and World Report »
Here's a million-dollar question: "Can you use coupons on a date?" A story on NYPost.com says not only that you can, but that you may up your date's opinion of you if you do. The practice of stealing... Read more on New York Post »
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 »
Do you want to know how to get everything for free? Just read this article on Boston.com and you'll see how some folks turn into reality what otherwise seems like a consumer's ultimate fantasy. Read more on Boston.com »
Yes, there are ways to make free cellphone calls. But should you? The New York Times argues not, even after explaining how you can do so. Now it's up to you to decide. Read more on The New York Times »
There are groups for everything these days, even free groceries. MSN Money reports on the growing practice of gleaning -- picking up expired and unused food and distributing it with constrained... Read more on MSN Money »
Would you believe, in this day and age, that there are actually a number of cities where at least some public transit is free? Well, do. PC Magazine gives us a rundown of those special places. But... Read more on PC Magazine »
First there was frugalism. Now there's freeganism. You can read all about it here, in The New York Times, and learn how some folks live off of what others (that is, we) cast away. Read more on The New York Times »
It may only be March, but students thinking about the next academic year may want to take some notes now. If your budget won't stretch far enough to include room and board, WalletPop offers some... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Brooklynites on a budget will find plenty of free and low-cost movies this summer -- screened outdoors for maximum viewing pleasure. The NY Daily News offers a preview of what to expect. Read more on The NY Daily News »
