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6 Steps to Fitness on Your Own
With the onset of spring comes the prospect of wearing a lot less clothing. And that, for many of us, means rigorous commitment to an exercise routine. But don’t be deterred by thoughts of a pricey gym membership or in-home…
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How a Dent or Scratch Can Get You a Discount on Amazon
Have you ever walked into an outlet store and found a deal you couldn’t refuse? Perhaps it was deeply discounted cookware with an imperceptible scratch or a laptop bag that simply lacked the original packaging. Have you ever shopped at…
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How Hedging Your Bets With Airbnb Could Cost You
Considering moving in with your significant other to save money? The prospect can certainly be tempting, particularly if you live in a city as notoriously pricey as New York or San Francisco. It can also be scary. What if things…
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How to Get a Summer Job as a College Student
Spring break recently ended and finals are a few weeks away. In other words, this is the moment to find a summer job or internship. Knowing how to get a summer job isn’t exactly rocket science, and while the job…
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User-Tested Spring Cleaning Tips
It’s spring cleaning time. Whether DIY or otherwise, everyone seems to have their own preferred methods and magical concoctions. We asked fellow Cheapists for their take on the annual spring rite. Here’s their list of spring cleaning tips: Spring Cleaning…
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Do You Have a Car Care Plan?
National Car Care Month kicked off with a rumble the other day. The designation helps remind drivers to adopt a car care plan and take preemptive measures to maintain their vehicle. Doing so is worth the effort — and money-saving,…
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DogDug.com: Man’s (Newest) Best Friend
Meet the “big dog” of price comparison search engines: DogDug, a one-stop source for locating cheap dog supplies, from nail clippers to flea and tick treatment. The site, officially launched…
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Portrait of a Walmart with You as the Subject
Walmart and high-priced art aren’t often mentioned in the same sentence. But artist Brendan O’Connell turns the discount shopping experience into upmarket culture. His Walmart Series paintings, which have fetched…
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What to Buy in Bulk
We’ve all been there – tempted to buy anything and everything in bulk. At the time it seems like a good idea to take advantage of lower per item costs…
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Save Some Green on St. Paddy’s Day
Soon it will be St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone is Irish for a day and frugal bloggers go haywire with puns on the word “green.” Although the historical significance is…
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Frugal Month Challenge Results: See How Much We Saved
This February we invited readers to take the Frugal Month Challenge and commit to what some have called a “no-buy month.” My family of three embarked on this cheap challenge…
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Budget Bebe
By Pamela Druckerman The French approach to child-rearing doesn’t just produce kids who throw fewer tantrums and (mostly) eat their vegetables. It can also save their parents some money. Here,…
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Rawpixel/istockphoto Best Free Cloud Storage
Online storage isn’t just for backups anymore. Mobile technology and online collaboration have grown dramatically in recent years, and thus the need for access to data with just about any…
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6 Tips for Finding Cheap Organic Food
This is a myth: The quest for cheap organic food is a lost cause. This is a fact: There are many ways to save when buying organic food. Here are…
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5 Free Travel Apps That Will Save You Money
Nearly everybody enjoys traveling. But the planning and spending? Not so much. As the saying goes, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are several free travel apps for…
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Job Hunting on the Cheap: How to Get Cheap Interview Clothes
Is a new career or job looming on the horizon? Just remember that landing a job typically requires an in-person interview, and that requires proper attire. But job interview clothes…
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Offsetting the 2013 Tax Increase
It may be old news, but the end of the payroll tax holiday is an ongoing reality that affects everyone’s paycheck. For an individual earning $50,000 a year, the two…
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The Bright Side to Falling Out of Love
Breakups suck. Unfortunately, falling out of love is part of life for many. With Valentine’s Day looming, it may be hard to resist a quick trip down memory lane recalling…