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  • Too Hot to Cook? Try These Cheap Summer Recipes

    The best, and cheapest, summer recipes don’t require turning on the oven or stovetop but still result in delicious and refreshing dishes. Take advantage of freshly harvested vegetables and fruits and savor the colors, smells, and flavors they bring to…

  • How to Avoid Overdraft Fees

    Bank customers who overdraw their accounts pay an average of $225 per year in fees, according to a recent government report. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released findings from an inquiry into overdraft protection programs, which allow transactions to…

  • Privacy or Money: Which Do You Prefer?

    Have you ever searched for a way to make money online or wondered about how to find a new passive income stream? The Internet is filled with get-rich-quick schemes but most only get the instigator rich. The idea of passive…

  • Tips for Staying Connected While Traveling Abroad

    Staying connected while traveling without going broke is as easy as finding an Internet connection. Internet cafes abound and basic smartphones accept hundreds of free or cheap apps that ensure connectivity while exploring the world. Some apps are so popular…

  • What Baby Gear Can You Safely Reuse to Save Money?

    Baby gear these days is downright expensive. Even cheap cribs start at around $150 and cheap electric breast pumps cost more than $100. The good news is that many baby items can be reused if you’ve already had one child,…

  • Where Does Your Clutter Go?

    There are several options for turning clutter into cash: Craigslist or eBay, garage sale or flea market. The old adage about one person’s trash being another’s treasure is surely borne out by the popularity (and success) of these reseller operations.…

  • 8 Cheap Camping Tips

    We’ve compiled a list of eight cheap camping tips to use this summer. Why? Because camping, believe it or not, can cost as much as hotel/motel stays. In an ideal…

  • The Best Cheap Sun Hats for Women, Men, and Children

    Summertime: The weather can sometimes bring delight and sometimes bring sweat and sunburn. Trading a spring jacket for a sun hat helps ward off those twin evils. Any cheap hat…

  • Can Readers Save by Switching to Digital?

    Print books may not be dead yet, but ebooks are undoubtedly the future. They’re space-saving, environmentally friendly, and often cheaper than their dead-tree counterparts. Ereaders and tablets are more affordable…

  • 6 Reasons Why Temp Jobs Can Be Great

    It seems that every month the official job report tells a different story. First it’s all bad, then we’re slowly climbing out of the recession, then there’s a retreat. For…

  • The 5 Must-Dos of Apartment Hunting

    Renting an apartment can be daunting, not to mention anxiety-inducing. So start with the most fundamental apartment-hunting question: What should I be looking for? Friends, family, and coworkers all have…

  • Cheap Bathing Suits for the Family

    It’s just about time for swimming pools, water slides, and beach days and that means cheap swimwear for men and the kids are must-have items. If the youngsters have outgrown…

  • 5 Cheap Swimsuit Websites for Women

    The only thing more frightening than trying on a swimsuit? Seeing its price tag and shelling out big bucks. But fear not. Whether you’re a beach bum or a pool-side…

  • 6 Apartment Hunting Tips for NYC and Beyond

    Apartment hunting in NYC can be an emotive dance: simultaneously frustrating and exciting. Dealing with landlords, competing with other renters, and wending your way from one flat to the next…

  • 10 Tips on Parenting Without Consumerism

    Does raising kids always have to be so hard on the wallet? Not necessarily, as I learned after moving to Japan with my husband and young children. Here’s a smorgasbord…

  • 7 Wacky (But Possible) Repurposing Ideas

    Spring cleaning provides an opportune time to sort through boxes of old stuff and purge clutter. But think twice before you earmark something for the trash. Cheapism turned to green…

  • 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…

  • 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…