Free or cheap health insurance for kids has been around for a while in many states, but as WTEN reports, all the eligible children aren't yet enrolled. New York is one of seven states piloting an... Read more on WTEN »
Running out of ideas to save some money? Time offers 84 (again, that's 84!) nifty ways to liven up your frugal ways. Read more on Time »
Starbucks is ramping up its position as the go-to place in this digital age. Wired reports that the mega coffeehouse chain is set to offer free Wi-Fi and in the fall will add a proprietary network... Read more on Wired »
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 »
Attention iPhone users. Now's your chance to get an update from Skype that works on the At&T 3G network. Free calls from now through the summer, reports the Christian Science Monitor, but then you'll... Read more on Christian Science Monitor »
Remember when going to the movie cost a buck or two? Well, probably not. But if today's high prices keep you sitting at home, Bankrate has some useful tips for saving a buck or two that might provide... Read more on Bankrate.com »
You've paid a pretty penny for your Kindle or Nook or Sony Reader, but where to find cheap reading material? USA Today answers that question with suggestions for finding free e-books. We'll expect... Read more on USA Today »
Tired of the canned-sardine aspect of air travel? Be bold, says Clever Dude, and go after a free upgrade to a section of the plane where your knees aren't knocking the seat in front of you. Here... Read more on Clever Dude »
Planning a vacation is often a challenge, particularly if you're trying to get away on the cheap. So here ceoms ABC7News.com to the rescue with some out-of-the-box suggestions for a vacation that... Read more on ABC7News.com »
As if you needed an excuse to go out and drink, here's one more: free booze in the city (New York, that is). Take these cues from The New York Times and wend your way from downtown to uptown without... 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 »
Free and proud of it...work-out time at the gym, that is. The New York Daily News reports on a law school student who has challenged herself to work out every day for year without paying a dime. Read more on New York Daily News »
Here's a novel idea: try a little Wi-Fi with your burger and fries. Wifinetnews confirms that McDonald's is now offering free internet service at all of its wired U.S. locations. This report also... Read more on Wifinetnews »
Some businesses will do just about anything to get you in the door. When the new year rolls around, writes Wallet Pop, McDonald's will start offering free Wi-Fi to any and all comers. Let's see... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Act now or just forget it! Free bus tickets to NYC? Discounts on cruises to locales like South America and Sapin? These deals won't last, so thank The New YOrk Times for the alert and then start... Read more on The New York Times »
Retailers have finally gotten wise to our changing shopping habits. With online sales growing and consumers holding tight, SmartMoney.com reports that some big-name chains are letting you order... Read more on SmartMoney.com »
Forget feeling sorry for yourself if you've been laid off. You are now eligible for a raft of freebies. This article in The New York Times explores the growing trend of business benevolence towards... Read more on The New York Times »
If the high cost of entertainment is getting you down, Hulu might be the pick-me-up you've been waiting for. Examiner.com explains how you can download some of your favorite TV shows and movies through... Read more on Examiner.com »
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 »
