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10 Retail Store Apps to Help Save Time and Money

Posted on 12/16/2011 7:16 EST

Are you feeling rushed to finish up your holiday shopping? Overcrowded aisles and hard-to-find sales help no doubt add to the anxiety. This is a moment when store-specific shopping apps can come to your...

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Our Favorite Holiday Shopping Deals

Posted on 11/22/2011 22:23 EST

To kick off the busy holiday shopping season, we've been scrambling to provide you with lots of information regarding Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While doing all this research, we couldn't help but...

When to Shop for the Best Black Friday Deals

Posted on 11/21/2011 23:48 EST

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...

Find Safe Costumes on a Budget

Posted on 10/17/2011 9:57 EST

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...

What's the Cheapest Digital Camera and DSLR Camera?

Posted on 10/4/2011 10:58 EST

You can find the cheapest digital cameras for under $10, but if you're looking for a current model that's available from major retailers and comes new, not refurbished, you'll have to spend a little more.

Beach Towels Under $10 and Other Cheap Beach Accessories

Posted on 6/23/2011 12:48 EST

With summer officially upon us, you're likely plotting to stretch out on the sand and dip your toes in the surf as soon as you possibly can. With some cheap beach towels and a few other accessories,

Get the Best Pet Food Deals

Posted on 4/8/2011 23:01 EST

According to the ASPCA, the cost of owning a pet can soar beyond $1,800 a year. Pet food is one of the costs that quickly adds up. Consumer Reports recently helped consumers break... Read more on wilx.com »

Shop better by avoiding these five traps

Posted on 4/2/2011 22:23 EST

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 »

Women prefer mid-price shoes over costly designer ones

Posted on 3/29/2011 15:59 EST

Anyone who's watched an episode of Sex and the City knows a woman will often go to great lengths to nab a hot pair of shoes -- including charging a purchase on a near-maxed out credit card. Consumer Read more on 9news.com »

Is Target Cheaper Than Walmart? One Survey Says Yes

Posted on 3/3/2011 21:52 EST

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 »

$70 Blu-ray players appear

Posted on 3/16/2010 19:57 EST

You can always bet on prices going down in the consumer electronics market. So now, notes Fudzilla, you can get a Blu-ray player for less than $70. And of course, the more prices fall, the more... Read more on Fudzilla »