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  • 10 Things to Buy at Walmart

    With its yellow smiley face touting “rollbacks” and various savings-focused slogans, Walmart has become a household name known for low prices. Competitors are hot on its tail, however, especially online. Many consumers find the shopping environment unpleasant and also object…

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    Best Cheap Running Shoes

    Experts recommend replacing running shoes about every 300 to 500 miles. By this rule of thumb, consumers who run an average of three miles three days a week should be buying new shoes about once a year. Finding a good…

  • 10 Thrifty Beauty Tricks

    Whether it’s getting ready for a night out or a special event, or even primping for a selfie, perfecting a fresh, made-up face can be quite an undertaking. It’s not just about mascara and lipstick anymore. These days you need…

  • Try Before You Buy: 9 Products You Can Test Before Buying

    How many times have you considered a large purchase but wanted to try the item before committing? With a number of products, from expensive camera lenses to cars, houses, and even bras, you can do just that. The terms and…

  • 10 Fitness Essentials for $25 and Less

    Whether you’re a gym junkie or prefer to work out at home, you need some equipment to help you stay in tip-top shape. While weight sets and cardio machines are fairly expensive, you can enhance your workouts with simple accessories…

  • 10 Cheap Ways to Get the Hipster Look

    You may have thought the hipster fashion wave had finally come to an end, but much to the surprise of the fashion cognoscenti the hipster look lives on. From the gentrified streets of Brooklyn to the artisanal coffee shops of…

  • Men’s Spring Fashion Finds Under $50

    Here’s the theme in men’s fashion this spring: what’s old is new again. Hot looks inspired by the past include varsity jackets from the ’50s and button-down shirts straight out…

  • How to Score Free Samples of Pricey Makeup

    Perhaps you dream of buying luxury cosmetics but lack the luxury budget to realize your wish. Now imagine filling a makeup bag with high-end beauty products for free. This, friends,…

  • 10 Presidents’ Day Deals You’ll Actually Want to Buy (No Mattresses or Tires!)

    If you’re in the market for a new car, mattress, washer/dryer combo, or living room set, you’ll have little trouble finding half a dozen stores trying to lure you in…

  • Lingerie for Less: Alluring Alternatives to Upscale Pieces

    It doesn’t matter what you wear; sexy is a state of mind. There’s no need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a few pieces of material that probably won’t…

  • Save $600 a Year with These Energy-Efficient Appliances

    Energy prices may be plunging, but that’s no excuse to take your eye off the utility bill. A few winter storms and a sweltering summer can easily push “amount owed”…

  • Stay Warm Head to Toe With Winter Wear Under $30

    Aaah, wintertime — when the mere thought of stepping out of the house sends shivers down your spine. Even a quick walk to the bus can make hands and feet…

  • 5 Best Dutch Ovens Under $80

    When winter comes, it’s both soothing and budget-friendly to make soups and stews. Slow cooking is almost magical — throw some cheap cuts of meat and complementary ingredients into a…

  • 5 Stores That Price Match Amazon

    Although more and more people are doing their holiday shopping online, many still prefer to head to a store. They want to browse and handle the products, avoid shipping costs,…

  • Price Survey: Stay Away From the Biggest Drugstore Chains

    Is a chain drugstore the first place that comes to mind when you’re out of toothpaste or need to have a new prescription filled? You may be better off heading…

  • Should You Sign Up for Store-Branded Credit Cards?

    Store-branded credit cards come with tempting offers like reward points and exclusive access to coupons and sales events. With the high-spending holiday season closing in, shoppers no doubt are looking…

  • Does Walmart’s Savings Catcher Deliver?

    The premise behind Walmart’s new Savings Catcher seems straightforward enough: Use the app to scan your receipt from an in-store purchase, or go online and enter the TC number at…

  • 50 Cheap Health & Beauty Tips to Try

    Whether getting ready in the morning takes you two hours a day or a no-fuss routine gets you out the door in 15 minutes, we all have some sort of…