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Andrei Stanescu/istockphoto 10 Memberships That Pay for Themselves
Many buying clubs and online services charge a monthly or annual fee. Before paying for membership, it’s important to weigh the costs and benefits of joining. Cheapism.com found 10 memberships that pay for themselves through discounts and deals.AAAFor $58 a…
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12 Minor Factors That Increase Auto Insurance Rates
Auto insurance is mandatory in every state, but finding the cheapest rate isn’t easy. After you spend hours, sometimes days, comparing quotes from different companies and signing up with the best one, an accident can raise your premiums and send…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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8 Hot Designer Swimsuit Styles for Less
When shopping for swimsuits, you might wonder why a few scraps of material from luxury lines carry such sky-high price tags — especially when major retailers such as JC Penney,…
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10 Things to Buy at Walmart
With its yellow smiley face touting “rollbacks” and various savings-focused slogans, Walmart has become a household name known for low prices. Competitors are hot on its tail, however, especially online.…
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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…
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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…
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Airbnb 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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…