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20 Puffer Coats for $100 or Less
Puffer coats are a trendy and time-tested way to ward off winter’s chill. They’re filled with down (the voluminous feathers of a goose or duck) or synthetic materials that trap body heat and insulate the core. When looking for the…
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Best Cheap All-in-One Printers
For frugal consumers, there is an obvious appeal to buying a multifunction printer: It can save on the cost of numerous visits to a copy center or separate machines that would otherwise crowd a home office. The best cheap all-in-one…
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10 Cool, Creepy, and Cheap Halloween Makeup Tricks
It’s easy to overspend on an elaborate costume at Halloween. Instead of stocking up on specialized Halloween makeup at a pop-up costume shop, head to the drugstore — or to your makeup bag. These 10 looks, from spooky to downright…
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12 DIY Hair Treatments to Refresh Your Locks for Fall
Summer inflicts damage from sun, salt, chlorine, and styling products, while the onset of winter can bring dry, dull hair. That makes fall a good time to add DIY hair treatments to your personal care regimen. Whether you need a…
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Best Budget Rice Cookers
Even those fortunate few who never have a problem making rice on a stovetop can benefit from a good electric rice cooker: The rice that results is consistently cooked every time, with fluffy, aromatic, separate grains that are never burnt…
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Best Cheap Rice Cookers
Rice is the most widely eaten food in the world but can be tricky to prepare. While some people swear the stovetop method is easy and a special machine is unnecessary, others familiar with rice gone wrong consider a rice…
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Best Cheap Slow Cookers
The idea of slow cooking food has been around almost as long as humanity’s ability to make fire. Although taste for this technique diminished as technology and the domestic arts…
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23 Fascinating Facts About Coupons
Couponing was once a straightforward exercise that required only a pair of scissors, but it’s no longer just about clipping from magazines and newspaper circulars. Mobile apps, websites, and even…
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Keep That Healthy Glow: 13 Tips for Prolonging Your Summer Tan
After dedicating hours by the pool or enjoying weekends at the beach, sunbathers want to preserve that vibrant glow as long as possible. Summer may be winding down, but that…
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Best Cheap Mosquito Traps
Nothing ruins a warm summer night like mosquitoes. If these whining pests are keeping you from enjoying your yard, a cheap mosquito trap can help. Mosquito traps range from small…
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No Kids? Why You Should Be Back-to-School Shopping Anyway
Frugal shoppers take note: Back-to-school ads and deals may be aimed at parents and students, but anyone can take advantage of the discounts. Here’s why you should be hitting the…
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Summer Clearance and Early Back to School Deals
In the space between summer clearance and back-to-school sales we’ve found a dozen great bargains to either help wind down or gear up, depending on where your mind is at.…
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10 Ways to Shrink Your Dry Cleaning Bill and Still Look Great
The average American spends about $500 a year on dry cleaning, according to industry reports. While it may seem a necessary expense, many consumers are simply throwing money down the…
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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…
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Best Cheap Sunglasses Under $35
From convenience stores to mall kiosks, it’s easy to find an attractive pair of cheap sunglasses. But sunglasses are more than fashion accessories — they also protect the eyes from…
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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…
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A Dozen Dynamite Daily Deals
The days are heating up, and so are the deals. Today’s best online bargains include 50 percent to 75 percent off floating coolers, freezing water bottles, cozy hammocks, and stylish…
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12 ‘Don’t Miss’ Daily Deals
This roundup of great online deals include free feature-length films on Amazon Instant, buy-one, get-one Starbucks eGift cards, a killer Chromebook for less than $230, as well as deep discounts…
