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4 Best Sites for Free Online Tax Prep in 2015
The annual ritual of filing income tax returns is often complicated, time-consuming, and costly. Enlisting a tax preparer can cost hundreds of dollars. Instead, many taxpayers can prepare and e-file a federal tax return for free and a state return…
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11 Ways to Throw a March Madness Party on the Cheap
March Madness is quickly approaching and throwing a party to cheer for any of the 68 teams in the weeks-long tournament is what a devoted fan of college basketball does. From decorations and themed baked goods to snacks and booze,…
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10 Tools to Help You Become a Smarter Consumer
The first week of March is National Consumer Protection Week, and government and private organizations across the nation have been sharing advice and resources for consumers. Topics discussed range from online privacy and scams to debt and money management. Cheapism.com…
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Men’s Spring Fashion Finds Under $50
Here’s the theme in men’s fashion this spring: what’s old is new again. Hot looks inspired by the past include varsity jackets from the ’50s and button-down shirts straight out of the ’70s. Update your wardrobe with Cheapism.com’s thrifty, fashionable…
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A Unique Twist on a Cheap Dinner Party
It’s been a few weeks since the holiday party season ended, and it’s about time to get back into the social swing of things. A dinner party with homemade vittles and free-flowing drinks is a good way to reconnect with…
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How to Score Free Samples of Pricey Makeup
Perhaps you dream of buying luxury cosmetics but lack the luxury budget to realize your wish. Now imagine filling a makeup bag with high-end beauty products for free. This, friends, is no dream. Snatching up samples is the smartest and…
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10 Ways to Get Organized for Less
Most of us need to get organized, but who wants to spend a fortune doing so? Between what you find at the dollar store and in your junk drawer, there…
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No Health Insurance? How to Avoid Obamacare Penalty Fees
The Affordable Care Act has helped millions of people sign up for health insurance, but it also penalizes anyone who opts out of coverage. If you failed to sign up…
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7 Essential Wedding Sites and Apps for Couples on a Budget
Congratulations, you’re getting married! Now hand over the credit card. Seriously. The average couple spent nearly $30,000 on their wedding in 2013, according to a survey by The Knot, surpassing…
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10 Presidents’ Day Deals You’ll Actually Want to Buy (No Mattresses or Tires!)
If you’re in the market for a new car, mattress, washer/dryer combo, or living room set, you’ll have little trouble finding half a dozen stores trying to lure you in…
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Get Money Back at the Grocery Store With These 11 Apps
Anyone who has visited a grocery store lately knows that food is only getting more expensive. Fortunately, a new generation of digital grocery apps give consumers a high-tech way to…
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12 Cheap Winter Date Ideas to Melt Your Partner’s Heart
The weather outside is frightful and wintertime fun can get mighty expensive in many parts of the country. A day on the ski slopes or a meal at a hot…
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10 Ways to Save on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means many Americans will be dropping dollars in the name of love. Among respondents in a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, women plan…
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10 Valentine’s Day Dinners to Make at Home
Cooking dinner with a loved one or new flame on Valentine’s Day is a fun date idea with benefits: It avoids the hassle of reservations and overpriced prix-fixe menus. Even…
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Score Savings by Refinancing Your Mortgage
Housing is one of the biggest expenses most people shoulder, so reducing your monthly housing bill can make a big difference in your overall budget. For the millions of people…
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Lingerie for Less: Alluring Alternatives to Upscale Pieces
It doesn’t matter what you wear; sexy is a state of mind. There’s no need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a few pieces of material that probably won’t…
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Vrbo 10 Spring Break Rentals to Save You Money on a Hotel
Spring break conjures visions of 24/7 booze-filled partying in warm, sandy climes. But the cost! Flights and hotel can eat up most of a poor student’s budget, leaving little left…
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10 Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Guys’ or Girls’ Night In
Taylor Swift is the new queen of girls’ night in. Every week, it seems, Swift posts another photo on Instagram of herself with her famous friends cooking, singing, and dancing…