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Price Alerts Help You Find the Best Time to Buy
Online bargain hunting is both frustrating and exciting. You’re out to find a deal on something you love or need and you’re determined to stick to your budget. Make price alerts your new best friend. With the power of price…
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FamVeld/istockphoto Cheap Double Strollers
Stroller selection can be an overwhelming process, especially when this particular mode of transportation must accommodate the needs of two children. Regardless whether you’re buying a cheap double stroller for twins or tots of different ages, there’s no need to…
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Cheap and Quick Fall Getaway Tips
Fall is one of the best times of year to travel. The season arrives after the busy summer travel months and before the holiday travel rush. Moreover, much of the U.S. is swathed in breathtaking landscapes about now. So if…
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Cheaper Produce at the Farmers Market? Studies Say It’s True
Farmers markets tend to be thought of as the province of the well-to-do, peddling things like $12 heads of organic lettuce and edible chrysanthemum leaves. But with more than 7,000 farmers markets across the country, according to the USDA, surely…
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Reduce Your Credit Card Debt
On Oct. 9, a line of well-dressed, manicured women filed into the New York City Metropolitan Pavilion. With more than 1,000 attendees grabbing appetizers and drinks, this girly event decked out in pink and neon decor was dedicated to a…
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Find Free Stuff Through the Freecycle Network
A bookcase, a rocking chair, a Dell computer monitor, infant formula, kids clothes, gift bags, a bathroom sink — these are just a few of the things people were giving away for free recently on our local branch of the…
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Are Extended Product Warranties Worth It?
You’re about to spend hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars on a new TV, appliance, or computer. When you reach the checkout counter the all-too-familiar question is popped: “Would you like…
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FatCamera/istockphoto Best Cheap Baby Carriers
One must-have item in your arsenal of baby gear is a cheap baby carrier. Baby carriers come in several styles, including cheap baby slings, cheap front carriers, and not-so-cheap backpack…
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Ivan_Neru/istockphoto Best Cheap Turntables
With the music industry in flux and CD sales falling daily, the full, rich sound of vinyl records is sparking a replay for this “old” media. The MP3’s floating around…
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Can Paying With Your Phone Save You Money?
The concept is a bit mystical, a little unsettling, and no doubt a glimpse into the world to come: shopping without any cash or credit cards, just a smartphone. It’s…
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5 Tips to Save Money on Health Insurance
For most people fall is open enrollment season for health insurance offered through their employer. This is the time to review coverage and options and to make changes that suit…
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FatCamera/istockphoto Cheap Travel Systems
Before the baby even arrives, expenses start piling up. One way to save money and lock in convenience is to buy a cheap travel system comprised of stroller, car seat,…
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Yoga for Cheap
September is National Yoga Month so even if you’ve never done a sun salutation in your life, now is the perfect time to start. When beginning a yoga practice you…
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Seven Computer Programs You Can Download for Free
If you have a smartphone, there’s a good chance you’ve installed at least a couple of free apps on it. But free software isn’t just for smartphones. There are plenty…
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richiesd/istockphoto Cheap Elliptical Trainers
Exercise enthusiasts and professional trainers love elliptical machines — cheap as well as pricey — because they work the whole body with minimal impact to the joints. Your feet never…
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Beyond Books: 7 Things Libraries Will Let You Do for Free
Where can you rent movies, take classes, discover music, and meet new people without spending a cent? Your local library, of course. Like other government-funded enterprises, many public libraries have…
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Flavor is Cheap
A portion of every dollar you earn is spent on food, so do yourself a favor and make that food taste better. Whether you dine out or prepare meals at…
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franckreporter/istockphoto Cheap Digital Photo Printing
With the advent of the digital camera, demand for low-cost digital prints has created a new online market. Cheap digital photo printing services are now major players in the photo…