Shopping
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Try Fashion Week’s Top 10 Spring Looks for Less Than $25
On the Fashion Week runways, models strutted designer looks including bright patterns, Victorian-era frocks, and bold vintage styles. Don’t be disheartened if a dream outfit doesn’t fit your budget. Here are 10 cheap ways to wear the top trends of…
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Leap Day Deals for $29 or Less
In anticipation of a day that comes only once every four years — including this year — take advantage of deals that are almost as rare as Leap Day itself. Lucky “leaplings” (people actually born Feb. 29) can indulge in…
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11 Deals That Could Turn Out to Be Lifesavers
Buying emergency and survival gear is not much different from buying insurance. You hope you never need the items, but you will be glad you have them when you do. These deals save money on products designed to handle a…
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9 Presidents’ Week Deals You’ll Actually Want to Buy (No Mattresses or Tires!)
With many retailers extending Presidents’ Day savings and sales through the end of the week, we thought it would be helpful to share some of the news. Rather than the usual array of tires, mattresses, and linen deals, we tracked…
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Ikea Shopping: 10 Ways It Can Cost More Than You Expect
Ikea’s brand image is happy, hipster families living in ultra-modern style, eating Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns around an easily assembled coffee table. In reality it takes a little more effort to turn a pile of particleboard into a comfortable…
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10 Secrets to a Budget-Friendly Korean Beauty Routine
Facial skin takes the brunt of the elements — hot or cold, wet or dry — and is worth extra attention. South Korean skin care is known for an elaborate, multistep routine that nurtures youthful skin with a proactive and…
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How to Get Cheap or Free Condoms
Not sure you want to see the words “cheap” or “free” and “condom” in the same sentence? Get over it. While a 36-pack of Trojans runs upward of $25 at…
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10 Defensive Shopping Tactics
One of the best ways to save money at the store is to be prepared. Especially during the holidays, it’s easy to be swept into a shopping frenzy –- the…
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Do Stores Price Match on Black Friday?
As shoppers line up and count down the hours before stores open on Black Friday (or on Thanksgiving, depending on the store), some will come prepared with ads — but…
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Dress for Less: Where to Rent Party Clothes
Ugly sweater parties aside, the holidays are filled with social outings that demand formal attire. But with wish lists in one hand and travel bills in the other, few people…
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Forget the Spa: How to Give Yourself a Facial for Less
Is chilly air starting to irritate and dry your skin? A renewing facial might be the remedy. Depending on the type, facials can help rejuvenate and return softness to the…
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10 Winter Wardrobe Must-Haves for Less
Dipping temperatures are the perfect excuse to pile on some cozy clothes. But winter wardrobe basics can be some of the most expensive clothing items of any season. A coat…
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13 Smart Things for Single People and Couples to Buy From Costco
Shopping at Costco and other warehouse stores often seems suited to large families and companies; offerings such as a dozen giant muffins demand many mouths and/or lots of freezer space.…
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10 Trendy Boots and Fall Shoes for Less
The 2015 fall fashion season’s oversize scarves and skinny jeans cry out for footwear that complements the look. From classic Oxfords to Chelsea boots to stiletto ankle booties, there’s a…
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Cheap Diapers
Among the dozens of diapering options, it’s not easy to tell which is the least costly and most effective. To help caregivers find the best cheap diapers, Cheapism talked with…
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How to Find and Wear a Little Black Dress for Less
Since its debut in 1926, courtesy of fashion designer Coco Chanel, the little black dress has become a go-to outfit for many women. While there’s no shortage of high-end pickings,…
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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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10 Ways to Repurpose a Bridesmaid Dress
All brides proclaim, “You’ll be able to wear it again.” No matter how wearable the bride may think it is, a traditional bridesmaid dress is likely to hang forlorn in…
