Today we have digital camera and camcorder deals, more HDTV deals, and a lot more. Check out our favorite daily deals below. Groupon:
Knowing when to purchase what can mean big savings throughout the year. Savvy shoppers take advantage of two major, and related, trends: seasonal shifts and post-holiday efforts to clear out inventory.
This week we introduced two new money-savings tools for our readers: Optimize.com, a free budgeting program, and Savings.com, a store coupon tool. We're also helping you cut expenses at the drugstore...
Here are our top picks from today's Daily Deals, including a HTC Evo Tablet Deal, a 16 MP Digital Camera, and cheap Wii Games.
Living Social:
Think the holiday shopping period has just about come to an end? Well, think again. The last leg of the holiday shopping season will begin the day after Christmas, and this year the after-Christmas...
We're getting ready for the New Year with buying guides for the best cheap champagne, wines, digital cameras (to capture the moment!) and more.
New Articles.
More and more savvy shoppers are using shopping apps on their smartphones to find the biggest and best deals. In this week's app roundup, we bring you some shopping apps that can help you find the best...
Here are the deals we loved today. Found another great deal? Add it in the comments below!
Ebay:
Toshiba Satellite L755-S5242 15.6" notebook, 4G RAM, 500GB...
By Amy Edmiston
Among the countless ways to save money these days, the mail-in rebate is a potentially lucrative, but oft forgotten, option. Mail-in rebates may seem a bit old-fashioned, and certainly...
Deals sites are a great way to score holiday gifts for less. Here are our favorites of today's cheap deals:
Groupon Deals:
George Foreman Grill ($50 Value) (pay $35)
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, here's a look at what we've been working on to help save you money.
New Articles.
Outlets...
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Price Differences on Luxury Goods Can Reach 85%
New York, NY (December 01, 2011) - Frugal holiday shoppers can shrink their gift-giving budgets by a whopping...
What if you could give a loved one an Apple iPad 2 this holiday and pay only the price of a case? Or give an Xbox 360 with Kinect for the price of Modern Warfare 3? A growing number of group gifting...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, officially kicking off the Christmas shopping season. According to the American Express Spending & Saving Tracker, two-thirds of Americans will...
In addition to our full blog post on our favorite Cyber Monday deals, here are some newly announced deals for you:
We were hard at work this week bringing you the best deals for Black Friday and finding our favorite picks for netbooks, tablets, and air mattresses. We also had lots of information about Cyber Monday,
We've partnered with Savings.com, which specializes in finding deals and coupons from across the internet. Here are their Black Friday deals and coupons:
If you've been scouring the Black Friday advertisements as they come out, you know you'll need to be an early bird to get the best deals. But, do you have a Black Friday schedule? Do you know what time...
Groupon Black Friday Deals
Amazon.com Black Friday Deals
Home Depot Black Friday Deals
Walmart Black...
This week we went live with our Cheap Holiday Shopping Guide that pitted Amazon vs. Walmart to help you decide whether to shop in-store or online when fulfilling your gift list. We set up a Shopping
These days there are free apps for everything from tracking a run to finding low gas prices. But what about Black Friday? Yes, there are apps for that special shopping day, too -- and the good ones...
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Comparison of Walmart Stores & Amazon.com Shows Few Differences in Product Pricing
NEW YORK, NY (November 16, 2011) - If you think you...
Today, November 11, 2011 -- a.k.a. 11/11/11 -- is considered one lucky day. Couples all over the world are planning to tie the knot, expectant mothers are hoping for their baby to be born (some are...
The official kickoff to the holiday shopping season is still a few weeks away, but it's never too early to start preparing and even get a head start on your Black Friday shopping. Here are some Black...
It's a good time to start thinking about holiday gifts, especially with today's deals with Groupon. You won't find these on their site. Enjoy!
Frugal news stories we're reading this week:
Materialism Can Ruin Marriages, According to Brigham Young Researchers (Christian Post)
New Reviews:
Office Chairs. While office chairs can cost upward of $1,000 -- and even earn a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art -- we...
Clothes and shoes in larger sizes often carry larger price tags, especially in bricks-and-mortar stores. Online, however, you'll find a wealth of retailers that offer cheap plus-size clothing.
Here's a roundup of new content on Cheapism, which includes new reviews, updates, and blog posts:
New Reviews: Scooters and Toys. If it's something that gets kids...
Not even the biggest bricks-and-mortar shoe department can compete with the wide array of cheap shoes online. The selection under the Amazon corporate umbrella alone spans Amazon.com; dedicated shoe...
In our recent back-to-school supplies post, we noted that tax-free days may be the best time to stock up (if your state runs such a program) on things like notebooks and markers. The tax holiday...
Best deals on wine - 4 expert picks (CNN Money)
Extreme Couponing Tips for Back-to-School Shopping (BlogHer)
Budget Excursions for Volunteers (The New York Times)
Summertime and the living should be easy on your feet. If you want to show off your tanned toes, a pair of summer sandals is the way to go. But many can be expensive and uncomfortable. We looked at a few...
Keycode.com:This site earns top accolades from Top 10 Reviews. The site has a neat layout and appears uncluttered. It has top nav bars and featured merchants and deal categories listed...
CouponCabin: This slightly cluttered site promises to shave at least 30 percent or more off your shopping bill. It lists coupon codes for major retailers and tells you when they expire and...
RetailMeNot: At first browse, this site seems to appeal to women more than men. It's got a somewhat girlish font and background, but the deals are for everyone. You can find scoops for Kohl's,
Buying in bulk can certainly save money, but if you're not careful it can leave your house looking like something out of a TLC show. (Have you marveled at "Hoarders" or "Extreme Couponing" yet?) Read more on NorthJersey.com »
More than 75 percent of women claim to be sales shoppers, according to a Live Science shopping poll reported by Consumers Union’s ShopSmart magazine. Are there really more women bargain hunters... Read more on LiveScience.com »
TIME just reported on an online shoppers behavior study showing many are taking more time to select their purchases. The research found that the time it took between the first click and the purchase... Read more on Time »
Buy bulk. Shop for Christmas on Black Friday. Don't get food at drug stores. Those are some of the common shopping myths deconstructed in an AP story in The Republic. Purchasing smaller quantities... Read more on The Republic »
Here's a shopping discount tip for women that works in Britain -- but will it work here? Newslite.tv reports that flirting is girls' secret weapon when it comes to getting the best deal on an item... Read more on newslite.tv »
Given the explosion in ecommerce, consumers need all the tips for shopping online they can find. Forget just clicking on your favorite two or three sites, comparing prices, and ordering. You need a strategy... Read more on Chicago Now »
Is Target cheaper than Walmart? That's a matter that probably bedevils frugal shoppers. And the answer, folks, depends on what and when you buy. Citing a survey by a market research firm, Wallet Pop Read more on Wallet Pop »
Cheap accessories are easy to find if you know where to look. WiseBread shares its favorite sources, which include low-cost retailers, craft e-commerce sites, and friends and family. But don't automatically... Read more on WiseBread »
The weekly money-saving tips from Time always have something of value to offer. Sure, we all know that one cheap way to dress up your home is to give the walls a new coat of paint, DIY, of course. Read more on Time »
When to haggle and 245 money tips from Time should keep you busy this week. If you're a senior, if you have spendthrift friends, if you're paying too much to your Internet service provider, and... Read more on Time »
Another mobile price comparison app that gives you the information to decide on the spot whether to buy online or in the store, or take your business elsewhere. Thanks to Fox Business for bringing... Read more on Fox Business »
This is the tipping season (yes, there are several interpretations ). But what we've got in mind here are suggestions (as in, tips), courtesy of Huffington Post, for efficient ways to reduce the... Read more on Huffington Post »
You may be one of the lucky shoppers who live near one of nine grocery chains participating in this new free coupon app. Check on your good fortune (or not) in this post from Wallet Pop and learn... Read more on Wallet Pop »
It's such a bargain! How often do you tell that to your friends after shopping at Costco? But there's a wise way to really make those bargains count, and Wise Bread tells you how. Read more on Wise Bread »
Buying in bulk ain't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, it sounds like you're getting a great deal, but what about the hidden costs? Wallet Pop helps you take a fresh, and clear-eyed, look at the... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Upscale merchants keep discovering bargain shoppers. This time it's Neiman Marcus. NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reports on a new line of budget-priced stores opening in the haute retailer's home state. Read more on NBC Dallas-Fort Worth »
It almost seems counterintuitive. Spend more to save more. But that's what Moneycrashers.com suggests when it comes to buying clothes. Learn the secrets of smart and frugal shopping. Read more on Moneycrashers.com »
It's certainly tempting when you see a sign advertising a deal that can't be beat. But stop, take a deep breath, and then decide whether you want to shop till you drop. Time dishes on the strategies... Read more on Time »
Would you buy a product sight unseen? If you shop online, the only way to "see" a product is to do some research. Pew Research Center surveyed adult shoppers to learn about their shopping strategies. Read more on Pew Research Center »
You may have been warned off buying certain second-hand goods -- even as a way to save money. But readers of a blog post on US News & World Report have their own opinions about used items. Read... Read more on US News & World Report »
Strategic shopping is the big thing these days. Knowing how to make the most of coupon deals is getting to be old hat. So here comes CBS Money Watch to tell us which days of the week will get us... Read more on CBS Money Watch »
Local is where it's at, folks. And that means finding the best deals in your very own neighborhood. The New York Times reports on a new website that aggregates all the nearby cheap deals. Check... Read more on The New York Times »
Oh sure, we all know that a huge bag of something usually costs less than lots of little bags added together. But that doesn't mean you're always getting a cheap deal. MSN Money Central points out... Read more on MSN Money Central »
Women are voting with their dollars and retailers and clothing manufacturers are listening. According to womensensews.org, female shoppers plan to buy down this year; that is, shop for replacement... Read more on womensenews.org »
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 »
On the off chance you and your friends have nothing to do one day, organize a group tour to the local consignment shops. As Cantonrep.com reports, you'll find plenty of fashion-forward outfits for... Read more on Cantonrep.com »
It's true, folks: if you buy something out of season, you get a much better deal. To help guide your buying strategy, Lifehacker runs a feature at the start of each month about off-season products... Read more on Lifehacker »
Start couponing and save big time on groceries. Get some tips from this story in the Star Tribune and you may buy so much for so cheap that you wind up giving some away. Read more on Star Tribune »
Volume discounts have been around for years. But Groupon has a new twist on the old concept. As The Chicago Tribune points out, Groupon brings social networking to bear on the art of finding a cheap... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »
Remember those economic recoveries of the past? We're not likely to have a repeat performance now, writes StarTribune.com. With the unusually large cohort of boomers past their spending prime and... Read more on Star Tribune »
Is your desk drawer filling up with used cell phones, video games, and other gadgets? Well, Amazon has a deal for you. Techflash.com is reporting that the giant online retailer is setting up a trade-in... Read more on Techflash.com »
There's more to social networking than checking up on your friends or finding leads to a cool new job. As Forbes reports, you can now find some great money-saving deals through social networking... Read more on Forbes »
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 »
Get your coupons now! Savings on groceries is a big deal these days, so don't be shy. Check the offerings, courtesy of Probargainhunter.com. Read more »
Here's a chance to feel good about sending a child off to college this fall: save lots of money and be kind to the environment. Fast Company reports on a new business that pulls together everything (??) Read more on Fast Company »
Frugal fashion is certainly in this summer. Here's the skinny from the Detroit Free Press on filling out your wardrobe without busting your budget. Read more on Detroit Free Press »
