Money

  • What to Buy in Bulk

    We’ve all been there – tempted to buy anything and everything in bulk. At the time it seems like a good idea to take advantage of lower per item costs and stock up. But some items are just not meant…

  • Frugal Month Challenge Results: See How Much We Saved

    This February we invited readers to take the Frugal Month Challenge and commit to what some have called a “no-buy month.” My family of three embarked on this cheap challenge and now I’m back to share the results. But first…

  • Job Hunting on the Cheap: How to Get Cheap Interview Clothes

    Is a new career or job looming on the horizon? Just remember that landing a job typically requires an in-person interview, and that requires proper attire. But job interview clothes can be pricey, so here are some tips on how…

  • Offsetting the 2013 Tax Increase

    It may be old news, but the end of the payroll tax holiday is an ongoing reality that affects everyone’s paycheck. For an individual earning $50,000 a year, the two percent increase amounts to an extra $1,000 in taxes annually,…

  • Where to Create Business Cards on the Cheap

    Did you resolve to find a job or ramp up your efforts to attract new business in the new year? You may want to brush up that elevator pitch but also be prepared with fresh business cards. If you’re unemployed…

  • Job Hunting on the Cheap: DIY Resume and Cover Letter Tips

    New year, maybe new job? If you’re on the hunt for a job, you need a resume. Perhaps you’re wondering how to improve one that already exists. Perhaps you don’t have a resume and need to create one. You have…

  • Five Realistic Financial New Year’s Resolutions

    It’s 2013 and you’re probably thinking, “another year, another set of New Year’s resolutions I won’t keep.” But if bolstering your finances is one realm that could use some attention,…

  • Dumpster Diving and Freeganism Tips

    Midtown Manhattan may not be where you’d expect to see folks dumpster diving. But amidst high-end stores and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, trash bags full of perfectly good food are…

  • Price Alerts Help You Find the Best Time to Buy

    Online bargain hunting is both frustrating and exciting. You’re out to find a deal on something you love or need and you’re determined to stick to your budget. Make price…

  • Cheaper Produce at the Farmers Market? Studies Say It’s True

    Farmers markets tend to be thought of as the province of the well-to-do, peddling things like $12 heads of organic lettuce and edible chrysanthemum leaves. But with more than 7,000…

  • Reduce Your Credit Card Debt

    On Oct. 9, a line of well-dressed, manicured women filed into the New York City Metropolitan Pavilion. With more than 1,000 attendees grabbing appetizers and drinks, this girly event decked…

  • Find Free Stuff Through the Freecycle Network

    A bookcase, a rocking chair, a Dell computer monitor, infant formula, kids clothes, gift bags, a bathroom sink — these are just a few of the things people were giving…

  • Are Extended Product Warranties Worth It?

    You’re about to spend hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars on a new TV, appliance, or computer. When you reach the checkout counter the all-too-familiar question is popped: “Would you like…

  • Can Paying With Your Phone Save You Money?

    The concept is a bit mystical, a little unsettling, and no doubt a glimpse into the world to come: shopping without any cash or credit cards, just a smartphone. It’s…

  • 5 Tips to Save Money on Health Insurance

    For most people fall is open enrollment season for health insurance offered through their employer. This is the time to review coverage and options and to make changes that suit…

  • Beyond Books: 7 Things Libraries Will Let You Do for Free

    Where can you rent movies, take classes, discover music, and meet new people without spending a cent? Your local library, of course. Like other government-funded enterprises, many public libraries have…

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    Walmart vs. Target vs. Kmart Showdown

    Jump to: Is Walmart, Target, or Kmart Cheaper? Shopping Experience Grocery Electronics and Office Clothing and Personal Care Toys Pharmacy and Health Services Other Services Online Shopping Return Policies Price…

  • The Best and Worst Prepaid Card Deals

    This is a post by Odysseas Papadimitriou, the founder and CEO of Card Hub, a website that helps consumers find the best credit cards and prepaid cards for their needs.…