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  • Don’t Touch the Minibar! How to Avoid 10 Annoying Hotel Fees

    It’s easier than ever to find good deals on hotel rooms online, but the actual price at the check-out counter is often higher due to fees and charges that are tacked onto the bill. In 2014, hotels made $2.25 billion…

  • Free Summer Events in Each State

    Whether you want to stay cool indoors at an art gallery or head out for live music and fireworks, there are lots of free things to do all over the country this summer. Cheapism.com has rounded up some of the…

  • 13 Money-Saving Apple Watch Apps

    With a starting price of $349, the Apple Watch is anything but cheap. Money-saving apps available on the latest smartwatch, however, can help recoup some of the cost. From budget tracking to discounted hotel reservations, here are 13 ways Apple…

  • 10 Tips and Tools to Fight Procrastination

    We’ve all been there: a huge to-do list at work, but buzzing cell phones, never-ending messages on social media, and cat-themed slideshows consume much of the day. Procrastination affects everyone at some point, making it hard to stay on task…

  • Money Experts: What I Wish I Had Learned Sooner

    Parents pass along many lessons and values to their children, but financial education is one subject often ignored. Clearly, the costs of ignorance can be high — just how large is your outstanding credit card balance? Cheapism.com asked 15 financial…

  • 13 Foods to Keep Your Wallet and Waistline in Check

    Saving money and slimming down are top priorities for countless people. Luckily, many foods that naturally encourage weight loss and a healthy lifestyle are among the least expensive products at the grocery store and farmers market. With these staple items…

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    50 Amazing and Affordable Vacation Rentals in Every State

    A good vacation may be priceless but the cost of lodging sure does add up. Cheapism.com looked around the country for places to stay for less than $75 a night.…

  • 17 Tips for Planning a Wedding on a Budget

    Still basking in the afterglow of a holiday or Valentine’s Day proposal? Sooner or later (preferably sooner), you’ll have to start calculating how much the wedding is likely to cost…

  • 5 Cheap and Easy App Builders for Small Businesses

    You run a small business with an ace website. But more and more consumers are accessing the web on mobile devices, so it’s critical that your company have an app,…

  • 10 Awesome Honeymoons on a Budget

    Weddings get more expensive every year and many newlyweds find themselves tapped out by the time the honeymoon rolls around. Don’t let the financial stress of a wedding deprive you…

  • 10 Ways to Attend a Conference for Less (or for Free)

    Industry conferences can be a vital way to keep up with the latest trends, earn continuing education units, and make connections. People who attend on behalf of their employers can…

  • 10 Tips for a Healthy and Affordable Diet When You’re Pregnant

    Congratulations, you just found out you’re expecting. Now you have free reign to eat for two, right? Wrong. Although it’s easy to let nutrition fly out the window when you’re…

  • 10 Tips for Landscaping on the Cheap

    Take a look at your yard — the grass can always be greener. If you’re like many homeowners, you pay more attention to the interior of your house than to…

  • 16 Tips for Teaching the Kids About Money

    There are several “talks” that parents have with their children over the years. The sex talk, the drugs talk, and perhaps less common, but just as important, the money talk.…

  • 7 Tips When Applying for Student Financial Aid

    With tuition, fees, supplies, and living expenses averaging in the tens of thousands of dollars a year, a college education is an enormous investment. For many students, financial aid can…

  • 12 Essential Tools for Frugal Gardeners

    Gardening is more popular than ever. Community gardens are overflowing, youth gardening programs are blossoming, and more than one-third of American households cultivate vegetables either at home or in a…

  • How Much Allowance Is Right for Your Child?

    An allowance can teach a child many valuable lessons. But money can be a mixed blessing, so it’s important to settle on an appropriate amount before doling out dollars. Consider…

  • Get Active! 12 Places to Find Workout Clothing for Less

    Companies like Lululemon and Athleta brought high style to workout gear, with high prices to match. Still, you can climb down the price ladder and land in territory where fitness…