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  • Is It Cheaper for Americans to Go to College Overseas?

    The rising cost of college education is a source of rising concern in the United States. The College Board reports that annual tuition, fees, and room and board at a public four-year school averages $19,548 for in-state residents and $34,031…

  • 10 Tips for Doing the Rio Olympics on a Budget

    Rio de Janeiro is South America’s most visited city, with upward of 2 million international tourists a year. Add in the Summer Olympics and tourism is sure to explode in 2016. Vacation rental bookings for non-hotel lodgings during the 2014…

  • Who Is the Most Frugal Presidential Candidate?

    The 2016 presidential race marches on, with candidates of both parties making promises about economic reform. Some want to spend a lot more government dough, while others want to cut the budget by trillions of dollars. But what about 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 effort to turn a pile of particleboard into a comfortable…

  • 10 Awesomely Cheap Games for Family Game Night

    Homework, extracurricular activities, electronics, and other distractions take away so much family togetherness that many parents feel like they need to spring for a group getaway just to spend some quality time. There’s a simpler, cheaper option, though: Make some…

  • Store Brands of These 10 Common Medicines Save Consumers Up to 79 Percent

    Colds, flu, stomach upset, and cuts and bruises are all part of everyday life, but a quick trip to the local pharmacy can help relieve much of the pain and discomfort caused by these ailments — and treating them needn’t…