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Money Saving News Stories for June 23, 2011

Posted on 6/23/2011 13:57 EST

Here are some money saving stories we’re reading:

VillageVines: Dining Discount Site Tries a New Name (The New York Times)

Very Crowded Discount Travel Market May Fuel Choice and

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New York Pizza Coupons and Deals

Posted on 6/16/2011 21:02 EST

Whether you're having some friends over or if you're a hardcore New York pizza-lover and looking for ways to save on your indulgence, check out our comphensive list of ways you can find New York pizza...

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 »

Discount dating

Posted on 3/27/2011 21:42 EST

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 »

Cheap, Kid-Friendly Eats in Washington, D.C.

Posted on 3/16/2011 20:25 EST

Cheap DC restaurants that appeal to kids? Indeed, as this frugal traveler for The New York Times discovered as he marched his nephew around to a slew of cheap ethnic eateries. There are plenty to... Read more on The New York Times »

Hungry SXSW fans: there is cheap food in Austin

Posted on 3/14/2011 15:18 EST

If you know anyone who went to SXSW and spent all their cash on getting there but still need to eat decent food: tell them to follow Cheapism on foursquare or read our cheap Austin restaurants Read more on Cheapism »

Dining on a Dime: Free Appetizers, Wine and Other Restaurant Coupons

Posted on 3/11/2011 15:51 EST

If you need an excuse to enjoy a meal out, here are some wining and dining coupons that might get you out your front door in a jiffy. Mint.com has a list of coupon and related deals gathered by... Read more on Mint.com »

Our 10 Best and Cheapest Penn Station Eats

Posted on 2/26/2011 22:44 EST

Hard to believe, folks, but there is good cheap Penn Station food. We're talking here about that mammoth underground railroad station on the west side of Manhattan, which swarms with hundreds of thousands... Read more on The Village Voice »

20 cheap eats for under $20 on Oahu

Posted on 1/29/2011 0:46 EST

On the off chance that you happen to find yourself stranded on a Hawaiian island, just remember -- there are cheap Oahu restaurants. Get yourself out of the comfort zone of your resort hotel, suggests... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »

10 Neat New Money-Saving Websites Consumers Need to Check Out

Posted on 1/1/2011 20:57 EST

Money-saving websites are yours for the finding. But Time has done you the favor by ferreting out these ten. See how many more you can dig up on your own. Read more on Time »

Inexpensive Restaurants That Stood Out in 2010

Posted on 12/29/2010 10:27 EST

Rejoice if you live in and around the five boroughs -- there's a surfeit of cheap restaurants serving truly outstanding fare. The New York Times offers this list of enticing cheap eats -- for the... Read more on The New York Times »

Sparkling wines a cheaper alternative to Champagne

Posted on 12/8/2010 13:36 EST

It's all in the bubbles. So forget about the high-priced Champagne and head straight for the sparkling wines. Read what Reuters has to say about this cheap alternative to that other pricey stuff. Read more on Reuters »

Pay cash? Ask for a discount

Posted on 3/10/2010 11:48 EST

You know that green stuff you used to carry in your pocket? Well, it's making a comeback. Why? Because, as Bankrate.com points out, a surprising number of merchants and service providers give discounts... Read more on Bankrate.com »

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 »

Starbucks Gets Cheap With Instant Coffee

Posted on 10/1/2009 10:12 EST

You'll rarely find a thrifty shopper toting a Starbucks cup, unless they're just hooked on that fresh burned--I mean, "double brewed"--coffee taste. But now, for the particularly undiscriminating coffee... Read more on MainStreet.com »

Best cheap eats in Chinatown

Posted on 7/18/2009 16:51 EST

If you've got a hankering for some cheap Chinese food, head on over to New YOrk City's Chinatown. TimeOut NY suggests this list of places with tasty deals. Read more on Time Out NY »