Lifestyle
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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…
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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…
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5 Free Black Friday Apps
It’s that time of year when holiday decorations start showing up in shops and homes and wish lists are getting longer. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday rapidly approaching, the savviest shoppers are already using Black Friday apps on their…
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Which Smartphone Insurance Is Best?
Opinions differ on whether extended warranties for electronics and other expensive items are worth the cost. But the peace of mind that comes with having phone insurance if your hand slips and the device splatters may be priceless. SquareTrade, a…
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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,…
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3 Ultra-Cheap Phone Service Providers That Undercut the Big 4
Ultra-cheap mobile service providers appeal to anyone eager to escape the burden of costly phone bills. Some plans even start at $0.00 (yes, that’s zero) per month. Oh, and there are no contracts or early termination fees to worry about.…
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Comparing the Best Cheap Mobile Hotspots
Most of us stay connected to the Internet through smartphones, but when it comes to getting work done on the go, phones aren’t the most convenient tool. What you really…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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5 Best Parking Apps to Help You Find a Spot for Less
The perils of parking go beyond mere annoyance. Parking can be expensive and going overtime can rack up extra fees. We’ve rounded up five apps that make parking less of…
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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…
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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…
