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Weekly Update: Free Cloud Storage Recommendations & More

Posted on 3/29/2013 13:55 EST

Easter Sunday is upon us, presenting yet another opportunity to immortalize memories in digital format and then share them through a cloud storage service. Meanwhile, prom season is breaking out and...

Portrait of a Walmart with You as the Subject

Posted on 3/28/2013 12:08 EST

Walmart and high-priced art aren't often mentioned in the same sentence. But artist Brendan O'Connell turns the discount shopping experience into upmarket culture. His Walmart Series paintings, which...

Where to Take Advantage of Price Matching on Black Friday

Posted on 11/22/2012 11:29 EST

As shoppers line up and count down the hours before stores open on Black Friday, some will come prepared with ads -- but not from the stores where they’re waiting. Why, you ask? This year on Black Friday,

Weekly Update - Toaster Oven Recommendations, Black Friday Deals and more

Posted on 11/16/2012 13:53 EST

Weekly Update:

Black Friday is only a week away, and we’ve been helping consumers prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year. Browse our roundups of the top deals on...

Target, Walmart, and Kmart: Who's Cheapest

Posted on 11/13/2012 14:50 EST

In the perennial war among discount superstores Walmart, Target, and Kmart for shoppers' dollars, the edge goes to the retailer with the best and the most bargains. Cheapism found that Walmart scores...

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...

Outlet Shopping and Kids Bike Recommendations

Posted on 12/2/2011 14:11 EST

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, here's a look at what we've been working on to help save you money.


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How to Set and Stick to a Holiday Season Budget

Posted on 11/29/2011 12:38 EST

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...

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...

Cyber Monday Deals

Posted on 11/22/2011 14:10 EST

Cyber Monday -- traditionally the Monday after Thanksgiving, a day that celebrates online shopping deals that was once considered the less important follow-on to Black Friday. That was then and this...

Amazon and Walmart Go Head-to-Head

Posted on 11/18/2011 15:19 EST

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

Cheapest Holiday Shopping May Not Be Online: Cheapism Survey

Posted on 11/16/2011 14:20 EST

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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...

How to Prepare for Black Friday

Posted on 11/4/2011 11:22 EST

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...

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...

Money Saving News Stories for October 4, 2011

Posted on 10/3/2011 22:25 EST

Here are some frugal stories we're reading:

Taking a long trip? Unplug your bills (MSN Money)

The Frugal Traveler: Tips for navigating the teen sports circuit (Orlando Sentinel)

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What's the Cheapest Desktop Computer, Laptop, and Netbook?

Posted on 9/21/2011 11:52 EST

What's the cheapest computer you can buy? You have several options, depending on the type of computer you need. Note that the models listed below aren't necessarily the best or even recommended -- they... Read more »

In Search of the Cheap Bikini

Posted on 7/4/2011 8:27 EST

The only thing more painful than trying on bathing suits is spending a load of money on them. Some designer suits cost more than $100, but most of us would like to save on a bikini you may wear for only...

Money Saving News Stories for June 16 2011

Posted on 6/16/2011 19:48 EST

Here are some money saving stories we're reading:

T-Mobile Releases App To Help All Android Users Find The Best Daily Deals – More For Me (Phandroid)

Coworking: the (cheaper)

Money Saving News Stories for June 8 2011

Posted on 6/8/2011 23:03 EST

Here are some money stories we’re reading:

How to Make Simple and Cheap Dish Detergent (Money Talk News)

Wedding Planning Means Wedding Savings (CNN Money)

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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 »

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 »

Wal-Mart introduces wireless plan under own brand

Posted on 9/14/2010 9:57 EST

Here's another cheap cell phone plan you might want to check out. As the Associated Press reports, Wal-Mart is now offering a month-to-month family plan with unlimited calling. This makes cell phone... Read more on Associated Press »

WalMart Caskets:

Posted on 10/30/2009 15:17 EST

WalMart is taking that cradle-to-grave thing to new heights. In addition to diapers and cribs, WalMart is now stocking caskets. Better yet, reports Associated Content, the megastore will deliver... Read more on Associated Content »

I Wonder: Who has the cheapest groceries?

Posted on 4/28/2009 15:40 EST

This enterprising TV station (KTVB) did some comparison shopping to find the lowest-price groceries in Boise, ID. Think how much cash you can save after spending an afternoon doing the same in your town. Read more on KTVB TV »

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