Shopping

  • 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 work. One way many homeowners try to save is by…

  • 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 of which require shopping at a luxury store. ADD A…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 some outlets, effective, high-quality condoms are readily available for free…

  • 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 desire to give the perfect gift, the pull of big…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 10 Beauty Hacks to Streamline Your Morning

    Who doesn’t want to squeeze in a couple more minutes of sleep in the morning? With a few smart tips, it’s possible to simplify a morning beauty routine and still…

  • Designer Handbags: Can You Spot a Fake?

    Deciding to drop major dollars on a designer handbag is a weighty purchasing decision. So before you buy, get wise. Whether it’s Longchamp or Louis Vuitton, counterfeit bags are everywhere,…

  • Best Shoe Sites for Budget Shoppers

    There’s something about a pair of shoes that lifts our spirits (and sometimes our height) when we need it most. If the shoe fits, it always fits, regardless how much…

  • Price Survey: The Best Stores for School Clothes

    Nine out of 10 parents are planning to buy their kids new clothes for the upcoming school year, according to a National Retail Federation survey. The average expected outlay: $235.10.…

  • 6 Ways to Save on Essential Oils

    Essential oils are used most commonly for minor therapeutic purposes, from soothing an upset stomach to boosting energy to alleviating pain to inducing sleep, and so on. For consumers who…

  • 10 Easy DIY Fashion Accessories

    A new fashion accessory has the power to instantly perk up an outfit. But running out to buy a new necklace, bracelet, or handbag isn’t always in the budget. With…

  • 10 Cheap Ways to Prevent and Soothe Sunburns

    It’s mid-summer and the sun is out in full force. Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue, long hike, or chilling by the pool, we’re exposed to the sun’s UVA and UVB…