Living on a Budget
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Prepping for Prom on a Budget
Prom is supposed to be a night for creating lasting memories, not a lasting dent in your wallet. Last year families with teenagers spent nearly $1,000 on that magical night, according to a survey by Visa, Inc. But savvy parents…
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10 Ways to Cut Costs on a Kid’s Birthday Party
If you’ve ever seen the MTV show My Super Sweet 16, then you know about the parents who spare no expense to indulge their child’s every desire for one birthday party extravaganza. Judging from our research, this kind of out-of-control…
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Tallyho! 12 Tips for an Affordable Safari
Many travelers dream of venturing across the African plain to see rare wildlife up close. For most people who manage to make the trip, going on safari is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and an expensive one at that, with prices easily…
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11 Ways to Save for a Summer Vacation
Planning ahead for a summer vacation can save money and allow time to set aside funds. Families who budget year-round have a leg up, but there’s still time left in the school year to get serious about saving. These tips…
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Rock On! 5 Ways to Find Cheap Concert Tickets
Concert tickets for major artists tend to be expensive, and finding a good deal can be difficult. However, a new generation of online tools makes the task easier. Cheapism.com has selected some of the best apps and websites for finding…
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How to Spay or Neuter Your Pet for Less
It’s no secret that a new pet comes with heavy costs, especially in the first year. One of the major expenses involves spaying (females) or neutering (males) a dog or cat — in the neighborhood of $200 for dogs and…
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11 Ways to Make Saving Money Automatic
For America Saves Week, Feb. 22-27 this year, the Consumer Federation of America is encouraging consumers to automate their savings. Not sure how to do that? Here are 11 easy…
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Who Is the Most Frugal Presidential Candidate?
The 2016 presidential race marches on, with candidates of both parties making promises about economic reform. Some want to spend a lot more government dough, while others want to cut…
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10 Ways to Make Sure You’re Seeing the Lowest Price Online
Imagine that the price sticker on a store shelf could automatically change based on the price at another store, or who is walking by. That’s essentially what happens online: Retailers…
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20 Products and Services You Should Never Buy at Full Price
Money is often tight in January, when the holidays finally end and the bills come due. But for a variety of products and services, discounts are so easy to find…
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How to Save Up to 20 Percent By Using Bitcoin
By now, most people have heard of Bitcoin; the decentralized digital currency is all the rage among new-technology geeks. But anyone can use Bitcoin, and frugal consumers might want to…
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10 Ways to Save $100 or More in 10 Minutes or Less
Saving money often requires a lot of time and effort. In some cases, though, 10 minutes or less is all it takes to save $100 or more. Get a head…
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Hosting This Holiday? 18 Ways to Cut Stress and Spending
Holiday entertaining can be stressful — and expensive. Instead of slipping down that rabbit hole, try these 18 tips for saving money, time, and sanity without detracting from the event.…
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10 Things You Should Never Buy Secondhand
For many types of durable consumer goods, “shop secondhand” is a valuable money-saving tip. Books, cars, dishware, décor, and most clothes can often be bought for pennies on the dollar…
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How Group Travel Can Save You Money
Traveling solo or with a friend can be fun, but it can also be expensive. A budget-friendly solution to consider before hitting the road is traveling with a group. Affinity…
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7 Keys to Successful Price Matching
The best way to get a good deal is to shop around, right? But running from store to store can gobble up time and gas. That’s where price matching comes…
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Best Price-Matching Policies
Jump to: Price-Match Guarantees: The Fine Print Eligible Items Eligible Merchants Other Exclusions How to Price Match Employee Discretion Online Price Matching Price Adjustment Stores That Price Match: How They…
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How to Buy a Mattress for Less Online
Buying a mattress is generally an unpleasant experience, with the kind of high-pressure salesmanship associated with buying a used car. Comparison shopping is all but futile; many mattresses from different…
