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Best Cheap Airlines
Legacy airlines such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are long-established and offer the benefits of scale — more daily flights and destinations serviced, robust rewards programs and partnerships, airport lounges, etc. Budget airlines, also called low-cost…
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More Bang for the Buck: 11 Products That Hold Their Value Best
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for a good deal. But a low price doesn’t result in a smart buy if the product loses a substantial portion of its value once purchased. New cars are often cited as poor…
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11 Amazing and Affordable Aquariums
Aquarium ticket prices can be scarier than great white sharks, but as a way to see exotic marine life, an aquarium visit is a bargain compared with the cost of a diving trip. Visitors who buy tickets through an aquarium’s…
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How to Avoid Long Lines at 14 Busy Places, From Costco to Disney
Few things in life are as frustrating as dealing with crowds. Long lines clog up grocery stores, amusement parks, museums, and more, but there are ways to get around them and stop wasting valuable time. Here are the best times…
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12 Celebrities Who Shop at Walmart, Target, and Costco
Big-box retailers offer low prices, convenient locations, and a wide variety of merchandise. So perhaps it’s no wonder that people from all walks of life frequent the stores, no matter how big their paychecks or bank accounts. Even celebrities with…
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7 Deals to Celebrate World Health Day
To honor World Health Day — that’s today — we’ve assembled a collection of deals designed to keep people on target whether they’re counting calories or ticking off the miles on a long run. From digital scales to fish oil…
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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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Is an Ikea Kitchen Cheap Enough to Be Worth the Hassle?
The average kitchen remodel costs about $20,000, according to HomeAdvisor, although costs vary considerably based on location, square footage, extent of the project, quality of materials, and who does the…
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10 Cheap Ways to Make Your Outfit Look More Expensive
The right accessory here and quality fabric there can make a bargain hunter look like a regular Fifth Avenue customer. Here are 10 budget-friendly tips for achieving high-end style, none…
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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…
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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,…
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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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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…
