Lifestyle
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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 how much punch the newest phones pack, that red depleted-battery…
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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 their current phones. Experts familiar with the resale market warn…
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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 flat position. This changeable piece of furniture is perfect for…
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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 an ordeal than it often is. Each of the best…
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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 expects back-to-school spending on new wearables, school supplies, and electronics…
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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 Aug. 1. The retailer’s now-annual “Back-to-School Cyber Monday” event on…
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How to Stop Spending $350 a Year on Your Yard
Americans are obsessed with their lawns. That verdant expanse of green serves as play space for kids and a pleasing surface for adult lounging. Some homeowners’ associations and even municipalities…
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How to Save Hundreds on Your Wedding Cake
Anyone who has gotten married lately, or plans to do so soon, knows that weddings are expensive affairs. Media reports peg the average cost at close to $30,000. And the…
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How to Get Tan on the Cheap Before Beach Season
When the sun is out in full force and everyone heads to the shore, you probably don’t want to be the palest person on the beach. Millions of Americans choose…
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When Does It Pay to Spend More on Home Goods and Services?
When does it make sense to spend a little extra money on a purchase? We took a stab at answering that question by looking around the house. We found many…
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4 Money-Saving Strategies for Single Parents
Whether it’s healthcare, clothing, food, housing, or transportation, the cost of raising a child keeps climbing. According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, a middle-income couple will spend…
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What Kind of Cat Is Cheapest to Own?
The short answer to the question “which cat breed is the cheapest?” is…a mixed breed. Obviously, that doesn’t offer much guidance but it does rule out pure-bred cats. These fancy…
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Is Social Media Killing the Garage Sale?
As garage sale season fast approaches, driven bargain hunters may notice a considerable drop in garage sales and the range of offerings. The reason seems to be the boom of…
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Is It Cheaper to Buy a Printer or Go to the Copy Shop?
Whether you have a project that needs to be printed or two tickets to the biggest show in town, access to a reliable printer is a must. But if you…
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Where to Find Concert Tickets for Far Less
With spring starting to bloom, the concert season also swings into high gear. For music lovers and dedicated fans, there is little better than seeing a favorite artist playing a…
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How to Be in a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
Getting married is a major social event that involves family and friends. Pre-wedding celebrations abound, from the engagement party to the shower to wine and cake tastings. Post-wedding festivities are…
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Free Prom Apps to Help You Plan a Perfect Night
For students of a certain age, the end of the school year is synonymous with prom. Whether attending this penultimate high school event in a group or with a date,…
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4 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Frugality
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without” was, at one time, the modus operandi of many families in America. Since then, we’ve become a consumer-oriented,…
