Posted on 11/8/2012 8:46 EST
There are hundreds of websites that promise to find you the absolute best Black Friday deals this holiday season. But who has time to check them all? Here at Cheapism.com we've made finding the best...
Posted on 6/15/2011 16:20 EST
Being self-employed or based at a home office means it's up to you to find the right web sites and services to make your workday smoother. There are a lot out there, but not all are created equal. Here...
Posted on 6/6/2011 0:04 EST
Over the past few weeks, Cheapism reviewed dozens of coupon sites in our quest to identify the best coupon sites. We unearthed some good, some bad, and some so-so. Here are our final recommendations:
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Posted on 6/1/2011 21:05 EST
Mommy bloggers have gotten in on online coupon clipping on various web sites. Makes sense, as they do a lot of the shopping for the household. Here are reviews of the major sites, what they offer, and...
Posted on 5/31/2011 22:38 EST
Daily Candy: Another site like Groupon? Not exactly. Daily Candy looks more like an online magazine or blog. It's got a little more of a focus on fashion than other sites offering sales each...
Posted on 5/16/2011 21:51 EST
FlamingoWorld: Perhaps a weird name for a site specializing in online bargain hunting, FlamingoWorld registers immediate problems by not having its coupon list in date order. So, a coupon up top...
Posted on 5/13/2011 14:42 EST
In our previous post we told you about Groupon teaming up with Live Nation to offer cheap event tickets deals. We also went through the various online ticket sites to see which ones do the...
Posted on 5/6/2011 14:10 EST
CouponSurfer: What strikes us most about this online coupon service is that its home page doesn't have any coupons. Unlike some of the other sites we've reviewed that let you jump right into...
Posted on 5/2/2011 0:20 EST
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...
Posted on 4/28/2011 0:49 EST
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...
Posted on 4/27/2011 1:26 EST
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,
Posted on 4/5/2011 21:18 EST
One way to save money is to be Mr., Mrs. or Ms. Fix It and repair broken things around the house yourself. But tools themselves are expensive. So this new tool deals website reported on at Charles &
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Posted on 4/5/2011 21:03 EST
Dealpulp.com is the latest nationwide deal site to throw its hat in the ring of online options for getting the best discounts. A Google story points how that the site offers deals across...
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Posted on 4/2/2011 22:10 EST
It may be preferable to DIY, but sometimes, time is more valuable than money. If only a cheap services website existed to provide hired help working for a discount. Enter Fiverr.com, which lets...
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Posted on 3/30/2011 7:01 EST
Online group buying options are a dime a dozen these days, but a new one has found a niche as a flexible travel deals site. Yuupon.com debuts April 5 and will offer between eight and 20 deals...
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Posted on 3/27/2011 21:39 EST
It can be pretty overwhelming to pick among the many travel group discount sites to ensure you're getting the cheapest deal possible. Ways exist to simplify the process at sites like Groupon and...
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Posted on 3/21/2011 12:38 EST
How to save on utility bills? Kim Komando points you to a U.S. Department of Energy website that can help you audit your house for energy use. But that's just the beginning. If you really expect...
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Posted on 3/18/2011 21:29 EST
As you plan your next vacation, keep these coupon travel tips, courtesy of The Chicago Tribune, by your side. They're worth a lot more than old-fashioned guide books in dollar terms, and are sure...
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Posted on 3/17/2011 23:36 EST
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...
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Posted on 3/6/2011 16:17 EST
Airlines pull off travel sites to travelers' dismay. That's the gist of this post from the Seattle Times. In a quest for more control and more revenue, airlines are getting choosy and bossy about...
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Posted on 3/4/2011 16:01 EST
OK girls, here's your chance to design the cheapest wedding dresses using ... two-ply toilet paper! A joke, no doubt, but AOL News reports there's money involved for the three best designs. Moreover,
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Posted on 2/28/2011 15:44 EST
Cheap celebrity clothes can now be yours courtesy of the group buying craze. Techcrunch reports on a startup e-commerce site that lets you snag a deal on an item of clothing worn by your favorite...
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Posted on 2/23/2011 20:59 EST
As you dream of your next getaway, here's the first question to ask: are vacation packages cheaper? Yes and no, it seems. In this blog post The New York Times deconstructs the travel package business...
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Posted on 2/10/2011 21:48 EST
So, you think you know how to play the low airfare search game. Well, you may have to learn some new rules. The New York Times reports that new technology is paving the way for new players who plan...
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Posted on 2/2/2011 20:59 EST
It's a question we hear a lot: How to use social coupons? Social networking and couponing belong together and CNBD tells you how to get the most out of this perfect match.
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Posted on 1/24/2011 8:05 EST
Here are 6 money-saving websites that should warm your wallet this cold winter. In this list, offered up by the Des Moines Register, you'll find some unusual ideas, like visiting auctions for stuff...
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Posted on 1/22/2011 16:27 EST
Psssst...Ubergizmo.com hears Google's discount service will be an alternative to the popular Groupon. No announcement yet, but leaked documents indicate the search engine dynamo is making a run...
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Posted on 1/18/2011 23:23 EST
Bargain travel sites abound, until you can't remember which ones to turn to when it's time to plan a trip. Consumerist offers up a few that you might want to store away for safekeeping.
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Posted on 1/8/2011 19:18 EST
Everyone lives to save a dime or two, so check out these money-saving websites recommendations. BlogHer has pulled together a list you can't afford to ignore.
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Posted on 1/8/2011 15:43 EST
Wanna know how to get the best price on Priceline? All it takes is a little strategic savvy, and Lifehacker points you to a website that can give you that boost.
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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.
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Posted on 9/24/2010 11:35 EST
There's no time like the present to start saving for your child's college education. The best part is, you can do this tax-free. CNBC provides some links that can help you find the plan that's right...
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Posted on 9/24/2010 10:51 EST
Tired of scouring newspapers, magazines, and websites for money-saving ideas? Well, others have beat you too it and willingly shared their findings. Creditcardguide.com has pulled together a list...
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Posted on 6/25/2010 22:07 EST
There are so many ways to avoid paying full price for anything. On the off chance that you haven't yet learned them all, Time offers up this list of discount outlets, some online and some on the...
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Posted on 6/11/2010 21:38 EST
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...
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Posted on 5/14/2010 7:18 EST
You may have no choice these days but to give up some privacy in exchange for the upsides of social media. And one example, writes USA Today, is the growing use of group buying, via a new crop of...
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Posted on 5/11/2010 14:36 EST
Those doctor fees can sure put a dent in your budget. But there's hope: WMBFnews.com found a website that lets you search for all kinds of doctors who are willing to cut a deal for those willing...
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Posted on 5/11/2010 13:41 EST
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...
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Posted on 4/23/2010 6:59 EST
Any way you cut it, you're bound to pay for the TV you watch. The Chicago Tribune has done us all a favor by pulling together a list of some of the services offering cheap views of your favorite...
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Posted on 4/18/2010 20:18 EST
The blogosphere is chock full of empty verbiage (unlike newspapers, of course). But here comes The Los Angeles Times to tell us about several personal finance blogs that actually say something useful...
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Posted on 3/23/2010 19:05 EST
Worried about booking a flight only to find the price has dropped after you've committed? As Abc15.com reports, don't sweat it. There's a website called Yapta.com that will alert you to price changes...
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Posted on 2/25/2010 20:58 EST
Saving (your money, that is) is back in style. On the off chance that you might have forgotten how to do that, Market Watch has a report about a new online tool that can help you keep track of what...
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Posted on 2/23/2010 9:22 EST
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...
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Posted on 1/9/2010 16:21 EST
It pays to be a student. Seriously. Wallet Pop reports on a website that lets college students tap into money-saving discounts at stores, restaurants, and online. There's still time to enroll for...
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Posted on 12/1/2009 18:02 EST
Remember the days when you clipped coupons from the Sunday newspaper inserts? Well, now you can find great coupon savings online. But beware of scams, warns PC World, which also names several reputable...
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Posted on 11/27/2009 10:29 EST
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...
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