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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 of which require shopping at a luxury store.Related:Try Fashion Week’s…

  • The ‘Other’ March Madness: 50% Off Deals for Bargain Hunters

    Fifty percent off … it has such a nice ring to it, particularly when browsing steals on designer brands such as Vera Bradley, Michael Kors, and Beats. Let the sports fans jockey over their fantasy final four ballots; here some…

  • 5 ‘Don’t Miss’ Deals to Start Spring Right

    As winter snow gives way to spring rain, today’s deals include gear to keep people dry, organized and, um … caffeinated? Oh, and if spring break is on the calendar for this month, we’re throwing a little shade in classic…

  • Five Daring Deals for Adventurous and Imaginative Kids

    With spring right around the corner, we’ve assembled a collection of deals to take your free-spirited explorer to new heights. Whether they are the active type, imaginative, or just plain curious, these five products are certain to expand their horizons…

  • 10 Stealthy Self-Defense Tools Under $20

    Dangerous situations can arise at the most unexpected moments. Whether you’re out late at night or walking unfamiliar streets, a small personal safety tool can go a long way toward peace of mind when you might otherwise feel vulnerable. These…

  • 10 Things Under $25 to Make Spring Break More Fun

    Many people look forward to spring break, but perhaps no one relishes the time off more than college students escaping the library stacks. If a sunny destination beckons this year, set yourself up for a fun trip — and head…

  • Leap Day Deals for $29 or Less

    In anticipation of a day that comes only once every four years — including this year — take advantage of deals that are almost as rare as Leap Day itself.…

  • 11 Deals That Could Turn Out to Be Lifesavers

    Buying emergency and survival gear is not much different from buying insurance. You hope you never need the items, but you will be glad you have them when you do.…

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

    With many retailers extending Presidents’ Day savings and sales through the end of the week, we thought it would be helpful to share some of the news. Rather than the…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Don’t Fly Without These 10 Cheap Travel Accessories

    Even with the chaos of the holidays dissipating, air travel is rarely hassle-free. It’s typically fraught with crowds and general unpleasantness. To make the experience more comfortable, carry these 10…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Forget the Spa: How to Give Yourself a Facial for Less

    Is chilly air starting to irritate and dry your skin? A renewing facial might be the remedy. Depending on the type, facials can help rejuvenate and return softness to the…

  • 10 Winter Wardrobe Must-Haves for Less

    Dipping temperatures are the perfect excuse to pile on some cozy clothes. But winter wardrobe basics can be some of the most expensive clothing items of any season. A coat…