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Why Walmart? The Store Consumers Hate to Love
Consumers complain on blogs, on shopper forums, in conversation, and even on the company website that Walmart is disorganized and crowded, sells low-quality products and bad produce, attracts questionable clientele, mounts bad lighting, fields rude and unhelpful employees, and is,…
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How to Save Hundreds on Your Wedding Cake
Anyone who has gotten married lately, or plans to do so soon, knows that weddings are expensive affairs. Media reports peg the average cost at close to $30,000. And the cake — would you believe — can add a thick…
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4 Best Picnic Baskets Under $65
A picnic is a seemingly effortless summer activity, one that should be easy to throw together at minimal cost. We were shocked to find some picnic baskets, even those empty of the necessary accessories, costing nearly $100 and those with…
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Save an Easy $100 by Unplugging These Devices
Just because the TV is turned off doesn’t mean it isn’t consuming energy. Millions and millions of watts of “phantom energy” are used every day by unsuspecting electric customers. When the next utility bill arrives, think about how the family…
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Taking Your Pet Abroad? Read This First
Considering bringing a furry travel buddy on your next overseas trip? Prepare adequately and prepare early — the process is longer and more complicated than you might think. Airline rules and specific country rules apply and must be respected. And…
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Best Cheap Organic Food Store: Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco or the Farmers Market?
The words organic and frugal rarely are used in the same sentence. But with the weather warming up and fresh produce beginning to ripen, we set out to find the best cheap source of fresh organic foods. Our sample contenders…
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How to Get Tan on the Cheap Before Beach Season
When the sun is out in full force and everyone heads to the shore, you probably don’t want to be the palest person on the beach. Millions of Americans choose…
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Which Frequent Flyer Programs Are Most Rewarding?
For years savvy travelers have favored one airline or another in the hope of collecting enough miles or points for free trips and elite status. Business-traveling “road warriors” seem to…
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Looking for a Cheap Vacation? Try Self-Catering
There has probably never been a better, or cheaper, time to take a vacation than today. A proliferation of self-catering vacation tools lets you build a dream vacation while minimizing…
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When Does It Pay to Spend More on Home Goods and Services?
When does it make sense to spend a little extra money on a purchase? We took a stab at answering that question by looking around the house. We found many…
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With Fees Even for Carry-ons, Are Budget Airlines Worth It?
Frontier Airlines recently announced it will charge $25 for a carry-on bag. Although disappointing for Frontier customers who previously skirted this fee by booking directly on Frontier.com, the move isn’t…
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4 Money-Saving Strategies for Single Parents
Whether it’s healthcare, clothing, food, housing, or transportation, the cost of raising a child keeps climbing. According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, a middle-income couple will spend…
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What Kind of Cat Is Cheapest to Own?
The short answer to the question “which cat breed is the cheapest?” is…a mixed breed. Obviously, that doesn’t offer much guidance but it does rule out pure-bred cats. These fancy…
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Is Social Media Killing the Garage Sale?
As garage sale season fast approaches, driven bargain hunters may notice a considerable drop in garage sales and the range of offerings. The reason seems to be the boom of…
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Is It Cheaper to Buy a Printer or Go to the Copy Shop?
Whether you have a project that needs to be printed or two tickets to the biggest show in town, access to a reliable printer is a must. But if you…
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10 Best Cheap Cities for Raising a Family
Americans thinking about having a family can expect to spend close to a quarter-million dollars to raise each child to the age of 18, according to a 2013 government estimate.…
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Where to Find Concert Tickets for Far Less
With spring starting to bloom, the concert season also swings into high gear. For music lovers and dedicated fans, there is little better than seeing a favorite artist playing a…
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Car-Share Programs: Comparing the Cost
Car-share programs offer the convenience of hopping into a car or truck, for a few hours or a few days, without owning whatever you’re driving. Plus, you avoid the insurance…