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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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How to Freeze Vegetables and Fruits for Winter
It’s high produce season in most parts of the country, with tons of fruits, vegetables, and herbs ripe for the picking. While you’re busy making recipes with fresh ingredients, you’re probably wondering how to freeze vegetables and fruits so you…
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How to Organize a Tiny Dorm Room on a Tiny Budget
There are many creative, cheap ways to maximize space in a dorm room. Going to college is expensive enough, so don’t let a plan to organize a room in the residence hall ratchet up the tab even more. USE VERTICAL…
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Homemade vs. Mixer: The Cheapest Way to Make Frozen Drinks
There’s been a recent upswing in made-from-scratch food preparation for edibles ranging from pickles and preserves to ice cream and baby food. Cocktails are no exception. Amid the resurgence of the craft cocktail, more enthusiasts are investing in home bar…
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Eight Dos and Don’ts of Buying Back-to-School Shoes
Little kids’ feet are growing constantly, so it’s tempting to just grab the cheapest sneakers to keep up and keep costs down. But when it’s time to pick the shoes kids will wear all day at school, remember that children…
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How to Lower the Cost of Car Insurance for Teens
Young drivers are two to three times more likely to get into an auto accident than experienced drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers are especially prone to accidents during their first month with a…
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10 Essential Craigslist Tips for College Students
Paying for college — even with help from mom and dad or a giant scholarship — demands some serious frugality from students. How is it possible to spend less on…
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15 Best Buys for Your Home for $50 or Less
Savvy renters and homeowners look beyond aesthetics when shopping for home goods. The right purchases can make a home safer, save money, and come in handy for years. Equip your…
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Credit Card 101: What Students Need to Know
Gone are the days of credit companies hawking free pizza and T-shirts in the university plaza in exchange for a student’s signature on an application form. The CARD Act of…
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20 Ways to Save Money on a Honeymoon
The “big day” can put a big dent in a bank account, leaving very little leftover for a honeymoon. A post-wedding trip doesn’t have to be expensive to be extraordinary.…
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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.…
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Spending Diary: Home Maintenance Is Eating My Renovation Budget
Our house in the country is under renovation just about all the time. It’s not particularly old, just particularly quirky. Much of it was built by the previous owners. Some…
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Finding the Best Roadside Assistance Plan
AAA may be the best-known provider of roadside assistance, with more than 50 million members, but it has plenty of competition. Numerous insurance firms, automakers, oil companies, and even cellphone…
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11 Online Consignment Stores You Need for Back-to-School
Kids’ clothes are a major expense that can drain parents’ budgets faster than Legos, Monster High dolls, and junk food combined. Children outgrow their clothes well before they’re worn out…
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Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?
Student loan debt has surpassed $1.2 trillion, ticking up several thousand dollars per second, according to FinAid.org. For recent graduates entering the workforce, the average loan for a bachelor’s degree…
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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…
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nd3000/istockphoto Spending Diary: Why I Shop at Farmers Markets
The first sign of summer, to me, is strawberries. I don’t eat fruit out of season, and come April I am thoroughly sick of oranges. By the time the first…
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10 Summer Side Dishes You Can Make From Your Garden
There is nothing fresher than food that makes its way straight from the backyard to the dining room table. Get the most out of your vegetable garden and cut grocery…