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  • 13 Foods to Keep Your Wallet and Waistline in Check

    Saving money and slimming down are top priorities for countless people. Luckily, many foods that naturally encourage weight loss and a healthy lifestyle are among the least expensive products at the grocery store and farmers market. With these staple items…

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    50 Amazing and Affordable Vacation Rentals in Every State

    A good vacation may be priceless but the cost of lodging sure does add up. Cheapism.com looked around the country for places to stay for less than $75 a night. From offbeat options like tree houses and tipis to more…

  • 17 Tips for Planning a Wedding on a Budget

    Still basking in the afterglow of a holiday or Valentine’s Day proposal? Sooner or later (preferably sooner), you’ll have to start calculating how much the wedding is likely to cost — and determine whether you can afford it. Adding up…

  • 5 Cheap and Easy App Builders for Small Businesses

    You run a small business with an ace website. But more and more consumers are accessing the web on mobile devices, so it’s critical that your company have an app, as well. The cheapest way to get one: DIY app…

  • 10 Awesome Honeymoons on a Budget

    Weddings get more expensive every year and many newlyweds find themselves tapped out by the time the honeymoon rolls around. Don’t let the financial stress of a wedding deprive you of a lovely post-nuptials holiday. Cheapism.com found 10 destinations with…

  • 10 Ways to Attend a Conference for Less (or for Free)

    Industry conferences can be a vital way to keep up with the latest trends, earn continuing education units, and make connections. People who attend on behalf of their employers can expense their airfare, accommodation, and registration. But what if you…

  • 10 Tips for a Healthy and Affordable Diet When You’re Pregnant

    Congratulations, you just found out you’re expecting. Now you have free reign to eat for two, right? Wrong. Although it’s easy to let nutrition fly out the window when you’re…

  • 10 Tips for Landscaping on the Cheap

    Take a look at your yard — the grass can always be greener. If you’re like many homeowners, you pay more attention to the interior of your house than to…

  • 16 Tips for Teaching the Kids About Money

    There are several “talks” that parents have with their children over the years. The sex talk, the drugs talk, and perhaps less common, but just as important, the money talk.…

  • 7 Tips When Applying for Student Financial Aid

    With tuition, fees, supplies, and living expenses averaging in the tens of thousands of dollars a year, a college education is an enormous investment. For many students, financial aid can…

  • 12 Essential Tools for Frugal Gardeners

    Gardening is more popular than ever. Community gardens are overflowing, youth gardening programs are blossoming, and more than one-third of American households cultivate vegetables either at home or in a…

  • How Much Allowance Is Right for Your Child?

    An allowance can teach a child many valuable lessons. But money can be a mixed blessing, so it’s important to settle on an appropriate amount before doling out dollars. Consider…

  • Get Active! 12 Places to Find Workout Clothing for Less

    Companies like Lululemon and Athleta brought high style to workout gear, with high prices to match. Still, you can climb down the price ladder and land in territory where fitness…

  • 20 Amazing Hikes in the U.S.

    The benefits of hiking … let us count the ways: a sense of adventure, connection with the great outdoors, an excuse to exercise, time away from it all. But some…

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    12 Ways to Insure Your Home for Less

    The wealth of many families is tied to the value of their home, and it makes sense to protect that investment with an insurance policy — something that’s probably required…

  • Your First House: 13 Tips for Saving and Buying

    The advantages of home ownership are many: building equity; tax deductions; the promise of appreciating value; and having a place that belongs to you. With mortgage rates at historic lows,…

  • 10 Tips for Getting a Private Jet for Less

    Skip the lines, forget taking off your shoes, and hop aboard your private jet. Now it’s time to unbuckle your wallet. Regardless whether your thoughts veer towards purchasing one outright…

  • Stylish Home Décor for Less

    There’s nothing like coming home after a long day of work. Whether you prefer sleek modern furniture or comfy classics, you want it all to come together a welcoming look…