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  • Should You Visit Walmart, Target, or CVS Instead of Your Doctor?

    Health problems don’t care what day of the week it is or if it’s after 5 o’clock. And yet, ailing people once had to wait it out until the doctor’s office opened or make a trip to the emergency room,…

  • What You Need to Know About Travel Health Insurance

    At the end of last year Heather Leikin travelled from Los Angeles to Mexico for a birthday and New Year’s celebration. But what was planned as a pleasant getaway turned sour when she became ill. The emergency room required payment…

  • Where to Find 4- and 5-Star Hotels at 3-Star Prices

    Looking for luxury without the luxury tab? Many a traveler dreams of unwinding at an ultra-posh hotel, but when prices can hit $30,000 a night and four- and five-star hotels charge several thousand, it’s time to wake up. We did…

  • Cheap Fall Dishes: 5 Apple and Pumpkin Recipes

    It’s no secret that eating in season is a sure-fire way to find the best produce and save a bundle. The arrival of autumn ushers in one of the best times of year for our taste buds and our wallets.…

  • 9 Budget-Friendly Dates That Won’t Make You Look Cheap

    No one wants to be known as the date who cheaped out. But considering how expensive dating can get, what’s a tightwad to do? Luckily, there are ways to impress without having to spend much money. These nine first dates…

  • Do You Need to Buy Rental Car Insurance?

    Whether you’re renting a car for a day or an entire week, you’ve probably had a friend or relative tell you to waive the offered insurance. “Your credit card has it covered,” they’ll say. Plus, doesn’t your car insurance also…

  • 5 Vegetarian Slow Cooker Meals Under $15

    Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for some Meatless Monday recipes, you can appreciate a set-it-and-forget-it meal. There is very little prep needed for any of the delicious…

  • What to Give Your Grandchildren to Make Them Rich

    What kind of legacy will help your grandchildren become financially secure adults? We sought input from seven financial experts, including certified financial planners, financial analysts, and public accountants. Although specific…

  • What Are the Best Free Resources for Learning Personal Finance?

    From 401(k)s to the monthly budget, personal finance can be a dull and difficult subject to master. Countless articles and paid and free courses tackle the matter from a variety…

  • How to Make Homemade Pizza for Under $10

    Rather than calling for delivery, try a cheaper homemade pizza. Make the pie yourself or let the whole family pitch in. Here Cheapism serves up two budget-wise pizza recipes you…

  • 8 Sports Cars That Promise Luxury for Less

    Nothing screams expense and opulence like owning a luxury sports car. It’s generally well out of reach for all but the One Percent, as top-of-the-line models cost hundreds of thousands…

  • Does Walmart’s Savings Catcher Deliver?

    The premise behind Walmart’s new Savings Catcher seems straightforward enough: Use the app to scan your receipt from an in-store purchase, or go online and enter the TC number at…

  • Where to Find Must-Have Halloween Costumes for Less

    Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card – Enter Cheapism’s 2014 Halloween Sweepstakes on Pinterest. Is your little girl refusing to “let go” the idea of dressing as Princess Elsa this…

  • Should You Head Outside the City for Cheaper Gas?

    Have you ever made a U-turn to reach the gas station on the other side of the street because the price is cheaper than at the one straight ahead? But…

  • How to Learn a Foreign Language for Free

    There’s a joke that goes, “If you speak three languages you’re trilingual, if you speak two languages you’re bilingual, and if you speak one language you’re American.” Your desire to…

  • 5 Things to Do Before Buying Furniture Online

    Shopping for furniture online can be convenient and hassle-free. You can peruse hundreds of items without any rush or pressure from sales associates, take time to read reviews, and search…

  • Where to Go for Professional Baby Photos on a Budget

    It seems nothing is cuter than photographs of newborns (human or otherwise). Wait until the last minute to book a photo shoot, however, and you may find the options limited…

  • 50 Cheap Health & Beauty Tips to Try

    Whether getting ready in the morning takes you two hours a day or a no-fuss routine gets you out the door in 15 minutes, we all have some sort of…