The 10 Most Overlooked Discounts

Even novice couponers know the best source for grocery-store discounts (the Sunday circular) and have the smarts to time their shopping trips around a sale. However, unless you’re an extreme saver with surplus storage space for toothpaste and toilet paper, you may not be aware of many discounts crossing your path every day. Before you [...]

10 Cheap Ways to Plan a Last-Minute Wedding

Some brides dream of their wedding day from the time they’re old enough to play dress-up. Some even start making plans before they’re engaged. But plenty of couples find themselves wanting to get married on a time-table that doesn’t allow for meticulous planning. If you’re planning a wedding — whether three weeks or three months [...]

8 Ways to Save on Prom Dresses

The official start of spring is just around the corner and though the end of the school season seems far away, prom is on the forefront of every one’s mind. As guys schedule their tux fittings and plan out the stretch limo ride, girls ask themselves that eternal question: what should I wear? Modern teenagers [...]

The Newlyweds’ Guide to Money

If you’re getting ready to tie the knot, then one thing you definitely want to talk about with your honey is money! You probably have lots going on, and emotions are running high. But believe us: now is the time to get on the same page about money. Money fights and money problems have been [...]

Best Products to Buy in March

February drug on a bit longer than usual this year, but March is finally upon us. In addition to daylight saving time, buzzer-beating college basketball shots and that day everything turns green, March represents a great time to stock up on certain essentials. Once again, the newly redesigned FreeShipping.org offers advice on what to purchase [...]

Affording Spring Break on a College Budget

Dust off your comically over-sized sombrero and load up on your favorite color of Zinka sunscreen; spring break is just around the corner. While the ideal destination of this vacation usually involves soaking up sun on the beach, coming up with the money to make such a trip possible is a serious challenge for your [...]

8 Wise Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Tax season is upon us, and however much you dread completing your return this year, there’s always solace to be had in the potential of a sweet reward: the refund. The average tax refund in 2011 was over $2,900, according to CNNMoney. Receiving such a large check typically feels like free money, and the desire [...]

Buying a car? Avoid these wrong turns

(ARA) – Buying a car is like an epic adventure. There are heroes (you), sidekicks (your wingmen who accompany you to the dealership), foes (the sales manager who just won’t give up on the undercarriage rust-proofing) and even a prize at the end (your shiny new vehicle). And like any journey, buying a car can [...]

7 Best Buys in February

As February unfolds into a bouquet of overpriced flowers, take solace in knowing the whole month need not be dedicated to sonnets and sappy romantic comedies. There are several best buys to be had this month with an extra day to rake in the savings on February 29. Take a break from all things pink [...]

How to Save More in Department Stores

JCPenney recently announced a permanent markdown of at least 40 percent on all its merchandise – a preemptive move to introduce a tiered strategy of ongoing promotions to offer consumers more value. Wouldn’t it be nice if all department stores followed suit? Since it’s likely they won’t, now is a good time to brush up [...]

The Rise and Fall of Product Prices in 2012

Prices go up and prices go down, but this year they’re going every which way. While it’s difficult to predict how the economy will impact the cost of products and services, there are several sure bets on both ends of the scale. Here are a few predictions. GOING UP Orange Juice The FDA discovered “low [...]

Top 15 Failsafe Tips for Saving Money in 2012

Losing weight used to be the numero uno New Year’s resolution, but the ugly economy has shoved this lofty goal down to second place on 2012 lists. A survey commissioned by Fidelity Investments found 46 percent of respondents said their highest priority was to save more money. Eating right and exercising are straightforward, however, in [...]

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