Shopping
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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, from street corners to online stores and eBay. It’s all…
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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 weight we gain or lose. And so, when overcome with…
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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. Where should families shop to stay on budget? Cheapism.com compared…
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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 abide by the oils’ perceived powers, taking the cure requires…
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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 a little creativity and a few cheap supplies, you can…
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Convertible Beachwear: 10 Pieces Under $25
If you’re hitting the pool this summer or taking a trip to the shore, you don’t want to overspend on beach necessities or overpack your bag. This collection of convertible beachwear under $25 can be worn in multiple ways, so…
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Best Cheap Ice Cream Treats
If you’re craving a cool, refreshing, tasty, and cheap ice cream treat, you may be forgiven for thinking that ice cream is ice cream is ice cream. As our panel…
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10 Tips for a Relaxing At-Home Spa Day
From time to time we could all use a day of pampering to rejuvenate mind and body. The cost of indulging at a fancy spa can easily reach several hundred…
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8 Hot Designer Swimsuit Styles for Less
When shopping for swimsuits, you might wonder why a few scraps of material from luxury lines carry such sky-high price tags — especially when major retailers such as JC Penney,…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cheaper at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s? Comparing 20 Products
Whole Foods has a well-deserved reputation for being the one-stop market for all things natural, organic, and alternative (from a culinary perspective, that is). While few grocers can beat the…
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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…
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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,…
