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11 Ways to Catch Football Games for Less
The average non-premium NFL ticket cost $84.43 last season, according to Team Marketing Report, up 4.2 percent from 2013. Want to catch a playoff game or the Super Bowl in person? Expect to pay thousands. There are cheaper ways to…
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totojang1977/shutterstock 13 Unusual Fall Festivals for Budget Travelers
In some parts of the world, fall is a season of color, warmth, and comfort before the onset of the cold, barren winter. In others, autumn marks the end of the rainy season, a time of abundance, feasting, and giving…
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12 Overlooked Discounts You Don’t Want to Miss
Who doesn’t love a good bargain? Well, many of the discounts on this list are right in front of consumers but often overlooked. Others take a bit of digging. If you think you’ve uncovered every last source of savings, read…
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20 DIY Green Cleaning Products
Homemade cleaning products have myriad advantages over store-bought counterparts, the two most important being their lower toxicity and cost, as many can be made for pennies on the dollar. Most of these recipes utilize common ingredients already lingering in cabinets,…
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How to Live Off $50 a Week at the Dollar Store
College, unemployment, or another major life change can require a major cut in spending to survive from week to week. There may still be a stigma attached to buying food at the dollar store, but perhaps it’s time to get…
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10 Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah, the two-day Jewish New Year, begins Sept. 13 at sundown, marking a marathon of celebratory meals that ends after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. With synagogue visits that often require paid tickets and cooking up a storm,…
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10 Easy Conservation Tips to Teach Your Kids
There are a number of small, simple ways a family can reduce their carbon footprint and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle — even saving money in the process. These easy-to-incorporate…
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12 High Holiday Dishes for $4 or Less
Feasting, symbolically and otherwise, is always an element of Jewish holidays, whether to break the fast after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, or to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the New…
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Cheap Holiday Travel: How Early Should You Book?
Whether you’re planning to head home for the holidays, visit family, or take a vacation, the question of when to lock in cheap holiday airfare is always a hot topic.…
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What Type of Dog (or Cat) Is Cheapest to Own?
Although many people treat their pets as members of the family, they don’t expect to spend on their furry friends the $300,000 or so that it takes to raise a…
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10 Beauty Hacks to Streamline Your Morning
Who doesn’t want to squeeze in a couple more minutes of sleep in the morning? With a few smart tips, it’s possible to simplify a morning beauty routine and still…
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10 Resources Cash-Strapped College Students Should Be Using
As any college student knows, the cost of tuition, books, food, housing, and basic expenses quickly reaches epic proportions. Even those fortunate enough to receive financial aid may find it…
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10 Homemade Toys to Spoil Your Dog
It’s natural to want to spoil an unconditionally loyal and loving dog with a special treat or toy, but it doesn’t have to come from the pet store. Many household…
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13 Ways to Save on Renters Insurance
Why do only 37 percent of renters have a renters insurance policy while 95 percent of homeowners have a homeowners policy? Partially because of misinformation, suggests a poll from the…
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10 Things You’ll Regret Buying Too Cheap
This is a nation of bargain hunters, addicted to thrift, but there are times the cheapest option just doesn’t make sense. An item is no bargain when it must be…
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11 Cheap and Free Museums for the Whole Family
A day at the museum can be a relaxing and educational outing for a family, but many have entrance fees of $15 or more per person, even for children, and…
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10 Ways to Save Money on Laundry
Laundry drains time and money, whether it’s done at home or at a laundromat. According to Quora users, the cost per load at a laundromat is more than $3, while…
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15 Sneaky Ways to Make a Small Space Look Larger
Can’t afford more space? From a strategically placed mirror to the right paint color, smart design ideas can fool the eye and create the illusion of space. Here are 15…
