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Coupon Crazy: An Insider Explains It All
“I started using coupons to save money. I kept using them because it turned out to be a fun and rewarding way to shop.”If you ever wondered what motivates the extreme couponer, Mary Potter Kenyon’s new book, Coupon Crazy: The…
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choja/istockphoto Petco vs. PetSmart: Which is Cheaper?
In This Article: Loyalty Programs Pet Stores Review: Websites & Online Shopping Extra Services Petco vs PetSmart Price Comparison Table Petco Review PetSmart Review Pet Store Prices and Loyalty Programs We filled a virtual shopping basket with 10 items, including…
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For the New iPhone 5C, Which Carrier Is Cheapest?
For weeks the world has anticipated a cheap Apple iPhone, known as the 5C, and it’s finally arriving — sort of. The iPhone 5C is $100 cheaper than the premium iPhone 5S, which Apple is releasing at the same time,…
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Which Cell Phone Carrier Has the Lowest Extra Fees?
Ever sign up for a phone plan expecting to pay one thing, only to get a bill that’s much higher? Or had the unfortunate experience of going over your plan’s voice, text, or data limit and being hit with overage…
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How Nursing Moms Can Use the New Health Law (Part 2)
Continued from Part 1Breast Pump Options. I called Medela, a well-known and highly regarded manufacturer of breast pumps, to learn which machines are available through the ACA. Medela supplies four models: the Personal Double Pump (57038) and Advanced Personal Double…
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Are You Paying for Breastfeeding Support When You Don’t Have To? (Part 1)
A new baby, second time around: I was determined to nurse and knew that I needed breastfeeding support. I began my research and quickly discovered the high cost of breast pumps and lactation consultant fees. Then I learned that the…
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How to Save on Your Fall Wardrobe
The fall season can be financially stressful, what with back-to-school spending and the upcoming holidays. No doubt you and the family need some new clothing, including pricey duds like coats…
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jenyhanter/istockphoto Best Cheap High Chairs
New parents quickly learn that they only have about a month or two before they’ll be scouting for a cheap high chair. The market is saturated with a vast assortment…
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Online Tutorials: Where Can You Find Free (and Accurate) Guides?
When looking for a simple answer about how to do something, look no further than free online tutorials. Maybe you’re trying to assemble a piece of furniture, tie a tie,…
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Protect Your Data from Prying Eyes with a VPN
It’s surprisingly easy for just about anyone to sit in a coffee shop and snoop on others’ activity. That’s why an extra layer of security, like a virtual private network…
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Decorate Like a Pro — for Cheap
Decorating a home can cost a fortune, especially if you go to big-name retailers to replicate the look in glossy magazines. But today we bring you some tips and tricks…
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Best Cheap Maternity Clothes
Finding out you’re expecting inevitably means a slow but steady dash to round up an assortment of cheap maternity clothes. You’ll only be wearing these garments for a few months,…
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What’s in Your Kid’s Diaper?
Cloth diapers versus disposable diapers — the debate rages on. Many factors affect the choice of one over the other as parents wrestle with questions like: Which is easiest and…
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What’s the MPG of Your Fridge?
Saving money on energy costs and/or reducing a household’s environmental footprint are important to many consumers. We identified several ways to achieve these ends.The first is with Enervee, a website…
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How to Score a Free/Cheap Haircut, Teeth Cleaning, and Massage
There are certain necessities in life that we pay others to take care of for us — think teeth cleanings and haircuts. Then there are the luxuries in life, like…
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Best (and Worst) Days to Get Married
With 11/12/13 coming up, some couples may view this as a lucky, as in best, day to get married. Others may regard it as a convenient date and easy to…
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Track Your Student Loans — For Free
On July 31st the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure that links interest rates for federal student loans to the yield on 10-year Treasury notes. This is a welcome…
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Sasiistock/istockphoto 5 Cheap and Easy Ways to Enjoy Watermelon on National Watermelon Day
Sweet and juicy, watermelon is an icon of summer and good for you, to boot. Two cups contain 80 calories and zero fat and are packed with vitamins A, B6,…