Lifestyle

  • How Grandparents Can Save New Parents Thousands Per Year

    The average cost of raising a baby during the first year is $10,000 to $15,000, which totals more than $245,000 to age 18. Once the initial sticker shock wears off, many parents single-mindedly focus on paring costs — by shopping…

  • The 5 C’s of Finding a Diamond for a Christmas Proposal

    Dreaming of ringing in the holidays with a sparkling diamond? Multiple surveys show that December is the most popular month of the year to get engaged. Finding the perfect diamond with just the right price tag is no easy task,…

  • 6 Stocking-Worthy Smartphone Battery Cases

    This is a top seller on Amazon, where it averages 4.5 stars. The 3,100 mAh battery can completely recharge the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 (and then some). Put another way, it delivers an extra 10-plus hours of web surfing. The protective…

  • New Year’s Tickets Too Pricey? Try These Alternatives

    New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to mean bidding a frantic farewell to your budget. It’s possible to send the year off with a bang and barely spend a buck. According to Event Brite, the average New Year’s Eve event ticket…

  • Price Survey: Stay Away From the Biggest Drugstore Chains

    Is a chain drugstore the first place that comes to mind when you’re out of toothpaste or need to have a new prescription filled? You may be better off heading to a supermarket or big-box store. A recent pharmacy comparison…

  • Should You Visit Walmart, Target, or CVS Instead of Your Doctor?

    Health problems don’t care what day of the week it is or if it’s after 5 o’clock. And yet, ailing people once had to wait it out until the doctor’s office opened or make a trip to the emergency room,…

  • What to Give Your Grandchildren to Make Them Rich

    What kind of legacy will help your grandchildren become financially secure adults? We sought input from seven financial experts, including certified financial planners, financial analysts, and public accountants. Although specific…

  • Where to Find Must-Have Halloween Costumes for Less

    Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card – Enter Cheapism’s 2014 Halloween Sweepstakes on Pinterest. Is your little girl refusing to “let go” the idea of dressing as Princess Elsa this…

  • 5 Things to Do Before Buying Furniture Online

    Shopping for furniture online can be convenient and hassle-free. You can peruse hundreds of items without any rush or pressure from sales associates, take time to read reviews, and search…

  • Where to Go for Professional Baby Photos on a Budget

    It seems nothing is cuter than photographs of newborns (human or otherwise). Wait until the last minute to book a photo shoot, however, and you may find the options limited…

  • 50 Cheap Health & Beauty Tips to Try

    Whether getting ready in the morning takes you two hours a day or a no-fuss routine gets you out the door in 15 minutes, we all have some sort of…

  • Where to Charge Up Your Phone for Free

    The charge on most smartphones is designed to last about one day, but social media apps, video streaming, and mobile web surfing often require more frequent phone charging. No matter…

  • Is It Too Late to Sell Your Old iPhone?

    For iPhone owners who plan to upgrade to the latest edition after Apple’s Sept. 9 media event, time is running out to start looking at where and how to sell…

  • How to Eat Fresh for Less This Fall

    Eating fresh produce doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little planning and research, you can eat relatively cheap, unprocessed foods even through the cold months. From stocking up…

  • How to Buy a Futon on a Tight Budget

    Few pieces of furniture lay claim to the flexible utility of a futon. Futons are a sofa or loveseat that convert into a bed by pulling the frame into a…

  • Back-to-School Shopping: Comparing 7 Stores for Kids’ Clothes

    Back-to-school clothes shopping is currently high on many families’ agendas, so we set out to identify sources for high quality, yet cheap kids’ clothes. This year the National Retail Federation…

  • Are Walmart’s Back-to-School Sales Worth an Early Shopping Trip?

    August is back-to-school month for students across the country, but is it really time to shop for lunchboxes and laptops already? Walmart is catering to college students with sales starting…

  • Is It Cheaper to Raise Boys or Girls?

    Kids are expensive, no two ways about it. They must be fed, clothed, educated, cared for, entertained — the list is endless. In 2013, the average price of raising a…