Congratulations, you're getting married! Now hand over the credit card. Seriously. USA Today reports that last year the average couple spent $26,989 on their wedding, and that's down from the...
The school year is coming to a close, and whether you're marking the occasion with gifts for teachers and grads or preparing for summer with some beach gear and a new pair of shades, Cheapism has you...
While longer days and warmer weather are obvious indicators of a fast-approaching summer, for many people it also signals the beginning of a fast-paced wedding season. If you're planning multiple bachelor...
Whether you're enjoying spring by sprucing up your home, planning for Mother's day, or preparing for your next vacation, Cheapism has you covered this week. We've got updates on multifunction printers...
It's no secret that weddings are expensive. In fact, WeddingStats.com reports that the average cost of a wedding this year will reach nearly $27,000. And, as we noted in a previous Cheapism
Summer is coming and with it comes wedding season, DIY projects, summer fashion and more. In addition to our new Home Depot vs. Lowe's article, we have a newly updated guide to inexpensive wedding dresses...
With weddings, proms, and (finally!) summer vacations all around the corner, our bloggers have been hard at work to make sure you get the most for your money. In addition, a full update of our buying...
If you've taken your first steps toward planning a cheap wedding (choosing a venue, setting a date), it's time to start thinking about vendors. Our second batch of budget wedding ideas centers...
Still basking in the afterglow of a holiday or Valentine's Day proposal? Sooner or later (preferably sooner), you'll have to start calculating how much the wedding is likely to cost -- and whether you...
This week we updated our furnaces and microwaves reviews, identifying the best of what's current on the market.
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Weddings are expensive -- and not just for the bride and groom (and their families). What we're getting at here is the cost of attending a wedding as a guest. As Engagement Experts points out,
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)
Weddings cost a lot. But you just have to get creative to make yours a savings-savvy affair. Cheap wedding ideas posted on MoneyCrashers.com include a well-known one: get married on Friday or Sunday. Read more on moneycrashers.com »
Discount wedding dresses are shaping up as the newest way to show off your frugal bona fides. As Fox Business reports, Costco is leveraging its status as a purveyor of high-quality items, often... Read more on Fox Business »
Cheap wedding dresses seem to be the new "in" thing. The Boston Herald reports that big-box stores, hip chain stores, and upscale designers are wading into the market with lines of gowns that will... Read more on Boston Herald »
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, Read more on AOL News »
Planning a wedding in the near future? Before you decide where to get hitched, check out this list fromtheknot.com, which lists the cheapest (yes!!) and the priciest places in the U.S. for that... Read more on theknot.com »
Weddings can cost tens of thousands of dollars -- or a few hundred. How big is your budget? Thedigeratilife presents several ideas for keeping costs in line with what you can afford. Read more on thedigeratilife »
Like many other life-cycle events these days, weddings are going downscale. The Pocono Record has a report on cost-saving ideas to keep your special day comfortably within your budget. Read more on Pocono Record »
Couples planning to get hitched are often shocked at the price of wining and dining their guests. So Mint.com has come up with 10 ways to trim those costs without looking, well, cheap. Read more on Mint.com »
Wedding dresses from a high-end fashion designer that the masses can afford? No way, you say. Oh yes, we say. Myfashionplate.com reports that Vera Wang is developing a collection of budget bridal... Read more on myfashionplate.com »
You don't have to go bust to get the wedding dress of your dreams -- even if you shop in New York City. Follow these tips from WalletPop on where to find a cheap wedding gown, and put those savings... Read more on Wallet Pop »
