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  • Taking Your Pet Abroad? Read This First

    Considering bringing a furry travel buddy on your next overseas trip? Prepare adequately and prepare early — the process is longer and more complicated than you might think. Airline rules and specific country rules apply and must be respected. And…

  • Best Cheap Organic Food Store: Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco or the Farmers Market?

    The words organic and frugal rarely are used in the same sentence. But with the weather warming up and fresh produce beginning to ripen, we set out to find the best cheap source of fresh organic foods. Our sample contenders…

  • How to Get Tan on the Cheap Before Beach Season

    When the sun is out in full force and everyone heads to the shore, you probably don’t want to be the palest person on the beach. Millions of Americans choose indoor tanning to get the coveted bronze glow every year,…

  • Which Frequent Flyer Programs Are Most Rewarding?

    For years savvy travelers have favored one airline or another in the hope of collecting enough miles or points for free trips and elite status. Business-traveling “road warriors” seem to have the most success, but even occasional vacationers sign up…

  • Looking for a Cheap Vacation? Try Self-Catering

    There has probably never been a better, or cheaper, time to take a vacation than today. A proliferation of self-catering vacation tools lets you build a dream vacation while minimizing the expense. Options such as car shares mean traveling without…

  • When Does It Pay to Spend More on Home Goods and Services?

    When does it make sense to spend a little extra money on a purchase? We took a stab at answering that question by looking around the house. We found many items on which you could save money in the long…

  • With Fees Even for Carry-ons, Are Budget Airlines Worth It?

    Frontier Airlines recently announced it will charge $25 for a carry-on bag. Although disappointing for Frontier customers who previously skirted this fee by booking directly on Frontier.com, the move isn’t…

  • 4 Money-Saving Strategies for Single Parents

    Whether it’s healthcare, clothing, food, housing, or transportation, the cost of raising a child keeps climbing. According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, a middle-income couple will spend…

  • What Kind of Cat Is Cheapest to Own?

    The short answer to the question “which cat breed is the cheapest?” is…a mixed breed. Obviously, that doesn’t offer much guidance but it does rule out pure-bred cats. These fancy…

  • Is Social Media Killing the Garage Sale?

    As garage sale season fast approaches, driven bargain hunters may notice a considerable drop in garage sales and the range of offerings. The reason seems to be the boom of…

  • Is It Cheaper to Buy a Printer or Go to the Copy Shop?

    Whether you have a project that needs to be printed or two tickets to the biggest show in town, access to a reliable printer is a must. But if you…

  • 10 Best Cheap Cities for Raising a Family

    Americans thinking about having a family can expect to spend close to a quarter-million dollars to raise each child to the age of 18, according to a 2013 government estimate.…

  • Where to Find Concert Tickets for Far Less

    With spring starting to bloom, the concert season also swings into high gear. For music lovers and dedicated fans, there is little better than seeing a favorite artist playing a…

  • Car-Share Programs: Comparing the Cost

    Car-share programs offer the convenience of hopping into a car or truck, for a few hours or a few days, without owning whatever you’re driving. Plus, you avoid the insurance…

  • How to Be in a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank

    Getting married is a major social event that involves family and friends. Pre-wedding celebrations abound, from the engagement party to the shower to wine and cake tastings. Post-wedding festivities are…

  • Resorts Too Pricey? Take a Volunteer Vacation for Less

    Images of sandy beaches, warm weather, and a cool drink may come to mind when thinking about that next vacation. How about helping to rescue animals, picking olives, or building…

  • Advice From the Minimum Wage Front Lines

    Mysti Reutlinger has been through tough times. Although now in the process of starting her own business in the Cheyenne, Wyoming area — the third in six years and the…

  • College Tours: How Students Can Visit for Free

    As high school students prepare to spend the next several years and thousands of dollars earning an undergraduate degree, finding the right college is critical. The atmosphere on campus, the…