Money
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12 Cheap Ways to Rid Your Ride of Nasty Odors
Scent is usually the first thing people notice when entering an unfamiliar car. And for some drivers, that’s bad news. A smelly car can end up costing hundreds of dollars in detailing costs and even lose value over time. Odors…
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No Kids? Why You Should Be Back-to-School Shopping Anyway
Frugal shoppers take note: Back-to-school ads and deals may be aimed at parents and students, but anyone can take advantage of the discounts. Here’s why you should be hitting the back-to-school sales even if you don’t have school-age children at…
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Home Seller’s Checklist: 15 Tips for Selling a Home Now
Spring is often cited as the time to sell a home, but many prospective homebuyers are willing to work through the heat and make a move in summer. We spoke with nearly 20 real estate agents and investors to compile…
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Summer Clearance and Early Back to School Deals
In the space between summer clearance and back-to-school sales we’ve found a dozen great bargains to either help wind down or gear up, depending on where your mind is at. For the back-to-school crowd, check out major savings on High…
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10 Ways to Shrink Your Dry Cleaning Bill and Still Look Great
The average American spends about $500 a year on dry cleaning, according to industry reports. While it may seem a necessary expense, many consumers are simply throwing money down the drain. But you don’t have to give up clean clothes…
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5 Best and 5 Worst States for Doing Business
When it comes to picking the best state for a business, a lot of factors come into play — taxes, regulation, and quality of life for workers are just a few of them. Not surprisingly, business experts have come up…
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15 Contracts That Can Be Painful to Cancel and How to Get Out of Them
Companies make it very easy for consumers to start using their services — by offering a free trial or requiring only a brief online form. Canceling is often more difficult.…
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How to Be in a Wedding Party Without Going Broke
For the members of a wedding party, the obligations go well beyond the event itself. There are pre-wedding celebrations, from the engagement party to the shower to cake tastings, and…
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10 Free Educational Sites to Try Before Hiring a Tutor
In a landscape of rising tuition costs and long school supply lists, online tutoring is one area where an investment in a child’s education doesn’t have to cost a cent.…
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12 Tips for Building a Tiny Home You’ll Love
Downsizing is growing among people seeking to decrease their environmental footprint and declutter their lives. Enter tiny houses. Beyond simplifying lifestyles, the tiny house movement seeks to curb overcrowding, overconsumption,…
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11 Tips for Saving Money on Summer Events
From ballgames to amusement parks to festivals and concerts, summer has no shortage of activities for those eager to enjoy warmer weather and the outdoors. But summer events don’t come…
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21 Money-Saving Summer Vacation Tips
Summertime is vacation time for many families, with the kids out of school and the warm weather inviting outdoor adventures. Sticking to a budget during the busy travel season can…
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Live Large Like Oprah or Gwyneth for Less
Oprah Winfrey’s “favorite things” and the shopping discoveries in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop newsletter are presented as must-haves for living the celebrity life. For us common folk, though, spending $60 on…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
