Ever wonder why it costs more to fly to and from certain airports than others, even when the total distance is about the same? ABC News has some answers that shed a bit of light on the confusing... Read more on ABC News »
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 »
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 »
Are you desperate to spend a night in a luxury hotel at a deeply discounted price? Well, the Los Angeles Times says you first need to be invited to join this invitation-only website that gets you... Read more on Los Angeles Times »
Holiday sales may have been better than expected, but consumers are in no mood to continue their spendthrift ways. According to Reuters, shoppers are finding fewer post-Christmas discounts this... Read more on Reuters »
Americans sure like their wine. But as the recession lingers, they're more likely to trade down than to give up what has become a preferred drink for many. And in case you're wondering, CNBC says... Read more on CNBC »
You might be all shopped out by now, but there comes a time when everyone could use some (written) words of advice. So consider this list of books, compiled by The Buffalo News, which offer all... Read more on The Buffalo News »
From the mouths of babes...Read this article posted by Consumeraffairs.com to see how shopping savvy youngsters have become these days. They might have something to teach their buy-now crazed elders... Read more on Consumeraffairs.com »
The consumer is king/queen in this year's holiday shopping realm. And smartphones are the foundation of his and her reign. As The New York Times reports, about 20% of shoppers are using cellphones... Read more on The New York Times »
Don't you just get a special thrill when you figure out how to game the system? Here's a tip for besting Priceline.com in your search for luxury lodgings at pauper prices. Thanks to MyFoxDC.com Read more on MyFoxDC.com »
Trading down this holiday season as you strategize which gifts you can really afford? Retailers are on to you and offering some can't-beat bargains. But Target is taking a slightly different tack, reports... Read more on MPR News »
For those of us who think there's a stigma attached to gently-used items as gifts, get over it! Hard economic times are forcing people to unload what they can't afford to keep, and WBNS 10-TV reports... Read more on WBNS 10-TV »
Who would've guessed? Among the big three package-delivery services, the U.S. Postal Service wins the contest for lowest cost. So as you finish wrapping up all those gifts, and now have to figure out how... Read more on WXIA »
Yet another report, this one from The Detroit News on the many ways consumers are downsizing this holiday season. Just remember, instead of gizmos and bling, think home-made, practical, thoughtful, Read more on The Detroit News »
As the recession rages on and joblessness mounts, the new frugality is taking many forms this holiday season. Paring that gift list and budgeting less are the obvious, but now, according to a report by... Read more on Zanesville Times Recorder »
Snagging a spot on your cousin's gift list this year may be as likely as landing an invite to the next White House state dinner. With all-things frugal making the rounds in this recession holiday season, Read more on The New York Times »
If you're thinking about putting off that ski vacation another year, think again. There are some terrific deals awaiting you -- if you know where to look. So The New York Times has made it simple... Read more on The New York Times »
Don't be in such a rush to throw out last year's hot gadget. Here's what Slate has to say about consumerism, circa 2009: Save yourself some money, help save the environment, and spread the joy of... Read more on Slate »
New York is a pretty pricey place, but if you know where to go, you can live the high life on the cheap. And that holds for tourists as well as residents. So if you fall into either category, here's a... Read more on The New York Times »
Hot products in every category are flying off the shelves this holiday season, reports the Houston Chronicle. What do all these items have in common? Rock bottom prices. No surprises there. Read more on Houston Chronicle »
Just because you spend less on gifts this year doesn't mean you love the recipient any less. Hold that thought, says Alternet.org, and consider any one of the meaningful and frugal gifts it suggests... Read more on AlterNet »
Listen up: it's economically wasteful to spend all that money on Christmas gifts no one really wants or needs. As The Wall Street Journal notes, if you had invested the $600 an average household... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »
Black Friday has come and gone but there are still holiday bargains to be found. In a nod to consumers' new frugal ways, The Dallas Morning News reports retailers will continue offering big discounts... Read more on The Dallas Morning News »
Just in case you're fretting about missing out on the Zhu Zhu Pet craze, The Christian Science Monitor has come up with a list of websites and strategies that can help you snare this season's hot, Read more on The Christian Science Monitor »
Are you paralyzed at the size of your holiday shopping list, the projected cost of all those gifts, and the limited budget you've got to work with? Here are some nifty easy to produce money-saving ideas, Read more on Woman's Day »
Just in case you've been keeping tabs on the annual day of shopping hysteria known as Black Friday, Wallet Pop has a rundown on this year's results. Read all about sales trends, retailer practices, Read more on Wallet Pop »
Pulling a name out of a hat for a Secret Santa gift swap is so passé. Several online retailers and dedicated websites now help you manage that anonymous and money-saving gift exchange. Learn all about... Read more on The New York Times »
If you're a savvy online shopper, you already know that prices differ from website to website. Now ABC News reminds us that the cost of plane tickets also varies from site to site (as do flight... Read more on ABC News »
Store traffic is up this holiday season but spending is down. A story in The Arizona Republic reports on what's shaping up to be a ho-hum year for retailers, when shoppers continue to grab for the... Read more on The Arizona Republic »
OK folks, it's time to get down to business. You're back at work but you missed the Friday frenzy, so check out these cheap online deals, courtesy of CNET, for that laptop you've been meaning to... Read more on Cnet »
Retailers are getting wise to your crafty holiday shopping strategy. So instead of waiting for last-minute near-giveaway prices, The Wall Street Journal is telling shoppers those deals just won't... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »
We all know that some of the best deals can be had online. But what you may not know, and a hearty thanks to The New YOrk Times for pointing this out, is that better deals can be had if you take... Read more on The New York Times »
Don't worry about missing that hyped-up Cyber Monday. You've still got lots of opportunity to do your online shopping before that big gift-giving day. In fact, reports the Christian Science Monitor, Read more on Christian Science Monitor »
It pays to be young. Start lining up at 1 a.m., pitch a tent, party with your friends. Hey, if that's what it takes to snag a hot deal at Best Buy on Black Friday...Get the full story on CNN Money. Read more on CNN Money »
Yet another app for Black Friday that clues you in to the great deals from several dozen vendors. Deal Catcher is the source of this shopping wonder, writes The New York Times, which lets you search... Read more on The New York Times »
We all know that cheap doesn't really mean cheap any more. Cheap is now a euphemism for strategic shopping; that is, finding the best products at the lowest prices. Even advertisers now get the picture. Read more on The New York Times »
Black Firday has finally become an exact science! This Visualizefree calculator from InetSoft is probably the most elaborate and intelligent Black Friday tool out there. You can sort over... Read more on Visualizefree.com »
Online shopping keeps getting easier and easier, especially if you've already joined forces with Apple. CNET reports on two new free apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch that let you shop no matter... Read more on cnet »
Woe is me. How can I make sure that holiday gift for Granny gets there on time without pushing me over my spending limit? Well, Abc15.com tested three options -- UPS, FedEx, and US Postal Service... Read more on Abc15.com »
Sorting the wheat from the chaff is always a chore. So this year CNET has done all the hard work: finding the best consumer electronics deals for that over-hyped Black Friday. Read more on cnet »
Necessary practicality is the name of the game this shopping season. The lingering recession and a shift in consumer habits means spending on what you need rather than merely what you want, says Bloomberg.com. Read more on Bloomberg »
Eager to sail the seas at a budget price? Check out Cheapism's new review of cheap cruises. http://www.cheapism.com/cheap-cruises...
If you haven't yet joined the social networking crowd, now's the moment. A host of retailers will be releasing Black Friday details to their electronic friends, reports the Boston Herald. So don't... Read more on Boston Herald »
Last year's hot video game may be this year's great bargain. Or so says CNET, which has a list of picks that were released well before the 2009 holiday season but are definitely worth adding to... Read more on CNET »
The Washington Post built a very cool Twitter aggregation tool to help consumers prepare for their shopping D-Day. The tool features the various Black Friday deals retailers are posting and updating... Read more »
You can't say you didn't know, now that Gizmodo has published a list of Black Friday deals on those all-important consumer electronics. Read more on Gizmodo »
You might as well stay in bed. Those Black Friday deals may start forming in the wee hours of the morning, but by the time you enter the store, you may feel like a sucker. According to CNN Money, Read more on CNN Money »
Shoppers are still holding on to their wallets, a trend retailers expect to continue well into next year. Profits are beating forecasts, however, and the New York Daily News credits tough cost cutting... Read more on New York Daily News »
Travel deals seem to have come and gone faster than you can actually take that vacation. But SG Gate says you've still got some low-cost options, and several lesser-known web sites will help you... Read more on SFGate »
Not to be outdone, car/truck/SUV dealers are joining the Black Friday fray. According to CNN Money, you're liable to negotiate a bigger-than-usual discount on that special day. It's a tough choice: Read more on CNN Money »
It's hard to keep all the holes plugged before the biggest shopping day of the year. ZDNet is reporting rumors that Apple's got some huge one-day discounts in the offing. Is it for real? Read more on ZDNet »
If you're heart is set on consumer electronics gifts this year, thank Digitaltrends.com for doing your homework. The site has pulled together a list of some great buys. Don't leave home without... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »
Target's aim with its Black Friday specials misses the iPhone bullseye but comes a bit closer with the iPod touch. You'll find some good deals, but not too many of them. Artoftheiphone.com has the... Read more on artoftheiphone.com »
Cash is back this holiday season. And we all know what that means: you can't spend more than you've got in your pocket. NJBIZ.com reports consumers will forego credit in favor of the green stuff... Read more on NJBIZ.com »
Go ahead and join the crowd -- just cross your spouse off your holiday shopping list this year. Time.com reports on this growing trend and the effect it's likely to have on retail sales in this... Read more »
It's a bit too early to get on line, but here's what Radio Shack is offering on Black Friday. Digitaltrends.com provides the all-important price and product details. Read more on Digitaltrends.com »
Office Depot is now in the Black Friday game. CrunchGear.com provides what seems like a never-ending list of all the items on sale. With so many cheap buys, how do you choose? Read more on CrunchGear.com »
Staying on top of Black Friday deals is no simple matter. So here's a list of sites, compiled by your friends at Cheapism.com, that will keep you in the loop. Gizmodo's Black Friday Deals List
How many stores can you get to in one day? That's the Black Friday challenge, as more and more retailers announce fantabulous discounts on all manner of goodies. CNN Money reports that Target is... Read more on CNN Money »
Let all those frantic shoppers duke it out at the stores. Shop online with Cheapism.com instead and save yourself from the lines, the mayhem, the competition. With the Cheapism holiday gift guide, you'll... Read more on Cheapism Gift Guide »
Forget about those layaway plans, despite what the retailers tell you. You'll wind up spending more for the item, reports Time Magazine, due to fees and restrictions. Practice frugality instead: Read more on Time Magazine »
"A year after an unruly crowd trampled a worker to death at a Wal-Mart store, the nation’s retailers are preparing for another Black Friday, the blockbuster shopping day after Thanksgiving. Along with... Read more on The New York Times »
Walmart thinks it has the answer to Black Friday crowd control: keep stores open for 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day. The catch, according to a Baltimore Sun weblog: you'll have to wait until 5 a.m. Read more on Baltimore Sun »
You might want to carry along some protective armor when you set out for those doorbuster sales in the pre-dawn hours on Black Friday. Hordes hungry for out-of-sight bargains will be rushing to storm the... Read more on Chicago Tribune »
The allure of LCD TV is just too much to pass up. Consumers are scarfing up these high-def sets even though spending is off in other product segments. Better yet, reports Twice.com, prices are falling... Read more on Twice.com »
The kickoff to holiday shopping keeps getting earlier and earlier. Consumers have been prowling the web for weeks, searching for the best deals as Black Friday approaches. And this year, reports Thesunnews.com, Read more on Thesunnews.com »
Think of it as a Thanksgiving mix and match. Cooking experts interviewed by ABC News suggest some money-saving ideas for your holiday meal that require home cooking a bit of this, and buying a ready-made... Read more »
Got a snowboarder in your family or social network? Forget all that high-priced gear you might be tempted to buy this holiday season. Go cheap. Romow.com has some gift ideas that won't leave you... Read more on romow.com »
Holiday shopping can be a competitive sport. See how much money you can save on gifts, and then boast to friends and family, with a new iPhone app that tips you off to the best Black Friday deals. And... Read more on Geeksugar.com »
There's no time to waste. Walmart is so eager to jumpstart the shopping season that the megastore is offering some cheap buys starting now. The catch? Huliq.com notes these super deals are only... Read more on Huliq.com »
Buyer beware. That's the advice from Notebooks.com about netbook deals on Black Friday that are too good to be true. You could wind up with a piece of hardware with such limited functionality that... Read more on Notebooks.com »
Need some cheap ideas to feed the starving masses during the holidays? A new DVD to accompany a cookbook featuring 99-cent ingredients provides easy-to-follow recipes for the harried and thrifty cook. Read more on Wallet Pop »
If you think buying presents is costly, get a load of this...According to a report in WalletPop, the time you spend researching and shopping for that perfect gift, not to mention the cost of gas, Read more on Wallet Pop »
There's good news and bad news for Thanksgiving travelers this year. Hotel rates are cheaper now than they were last year, The Los Angeles Times reports, but airfare will be higher during that travel-intense... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »
It may be time to make merry, but this year consumers are in no mood to spend for their merriment. The recession continues to take its toll, according to The Los Angeles Times, and tight budgets... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »
Travel deals just keep getting better and better. Travelocity will now refund the difference if you find a lower price before check-in and Priceline has apps that let you name your price from an iPhone... Read more on USA Today »
Get ready, get set, ... Here come those holiday bargains, This year, says The Washington Post, the best deals will be found in the consumer electronics aisle. But you need a strategy first, and... Read more on The Washington Post »
The Caribbean is proving to be this winter's hot spot. Forget all those stories you've been reading about higher airfares -- The New YOrk Times is reporting a flurry of cheap tickets to those lovely... Read more on The New York Times »
Just when you thought exclusivity had died with the economic boom ... A proliferation of invitation-only web sites offering deals on high end goods reminds us just how ingrained are consumers' aspirational... Read more on Forbes »
There's never been a better time to be prowling for consumer electronics. A story in The Wall Street Journal fills us in on the welcome price cutting rippling through this market segment. Who says... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »
Thrift stores just love Halloween. This year they're stocking up with ever more costume possibilities, according to Seattle PI, as party-goers and trick-or-treaters plan to spend down on their holiday... Read more on Seattle PI »
Clicking around to find the best air fare can be such a hassle. So WGRZ.com is giving us an early holiday present by pointing us to a site that finds the best discounts out there and even helps... Read more on WGRZ.com »
Re-gifting has risen to a commercial level, with major toy makers turning to old favorites and adding new twists to market to the more cautious holiday shoppers this season. So in case you don't have... Read more on ABC News »
Who knew. Wal-Mart makes stuff cheap. This year they are courting their shoppers extra hard to get their holiday business. One hundred toys will make their $10 list this year, with others being cut... Read more on CNN Money »
Electronic companies, who were accustomed to making big bucks with very expensive must-have products that hit the market just in time for the holiday season, are rethinking their strategy to appeal to... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »
Santa is looking out for us parents this year. He's keeping an eye on the economy and sending a list to Toys R Us to make sure the giant retailer only delivers toys we can afford. Ho, ho, ho says The Read more on The News Tribune »
The holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching, but consumers don't seem inclined to dip too far into their shrunken piggy banks. According to Internet Retailer, analysts are predicting sales... Read more on Internet Retailer »
Cheap luxury lodging is no longer a contradiction in terms. As noted by Digital City, the recession is pushing hotel chains to upgrade the service without raising the price. "There's a new... Read more on Digital City »
We all know by now the value of thinking outside the box. So apply that maxim to planning your vacation. MSNBC offers some money-saving advice on when to visit several pricey holiday hot spots. Read more on MSNBC »
The old adage, buy now before it's too late, doesn't always hold. If you wait until season's end, or for periods when demand is low, The Lawrence Journal-World & News reports, you're bound to find... Read more on The Lawrence Journal-World & News »
