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Last-minute stocking stuffers under $6 for kids

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Granted, the video game crowd is hard to impress but every kid deserves a goody-filled stocking on Christmas morning. To keep from breaking the bank on this beloved Christmas tradition, think cheap when you’re looking for stocking stuffers. Traditional stocking stuffers that are relatively … [Read more...] about Last-minute stocking stuffers under $6 for kids

8 reasons to choose an Amazon Wedding Registry

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Getting engaged and planning a wedding often means that a friend or family member will offer to throw you a bridal shower, and Amazon Wedding Registry will make the gifting part easy for you and your guests. Bridal showers stem from the old-fashioned practice of the bride needing a dowry to marry … [Read more...] about 8 reasons to choose an Amazon Wedding Registry

How to dine out for less with Restaurant.com

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It sounds almost too good to be true: Spend only $4 and get a certificate for $25 worth of food at your favorite restaurant. But with a national service called Restaurant.com, you can indeed do that – as long as you are careful to read ALL the fine print. The company sells discount dining … [Read more...] about How to dine out for less with Restaurant.com

Nine ways to visit museums on the cheap

I'm a culture junkie. Whether it's an art museum or a history center, I want to check it out, and whenever it houses a new temporary exhibition, it lures me in again. The downside of my addiction: Admission fees add up quickly. To get my fix without breaking the bank, I use a few tricks to score … [Read more...] about Nine ways to visit museums on the cheap

13 ways to save money on hotel rooms

What everyone wants to hear is that there are one or two apps or websites that will always find you the best deal on hotel rooms. Sorry. It’s just not that easy. What worked for last month’s business trip to Chicago may not work for this summer’s family vacation to Disney World – or even … [Read more...] about 13 ways to save money on hotel rooms

Six benefits of joining Amazon Student

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Attention, college students: Whether you're headed near or far to college this year, you're going to need "stuff." Join Amazon Student and get FREE two-day shipping for college students. The online shopping mecca is offering its Amazon Student program free for six months, so you can get all of the … [Read more...] about Six benefits of joining Amazon Student

14 ways to cut expenses this year

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It's a new year, and that means it's time to get your financial house in order. No matter what mistakes you made last year, you get a do-over this year. The beginning of the year is a great time to make changes that will boost your bottom line going forward. But before you can make a plan to save … [Read more...] about 14 ways to cut expenses this year

10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money

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As much as I love bargains and writing about them, in my other life I'm a registered dietitian and thrive on helping people understand that deprivation does not equal healthy eating. If you're striving to lose weight or just eat healthier in this new year, you need to know that eating a wide variety … [Read more...] about 10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money

10 great gifts for under $10

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Does your Christmas gift list stretch from here to the mailbox? Do you need to buy for aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews as well as your immediate family? That can add up to a hefty credit card bill come January. We have some ideas for great gifts you can get for about $10 or less – where … [Read more...] about 10 great gifts for under $10

19 ways to save money on your vacation

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Planning a vacation? If you're anything like us, you're probably looking for ways to have a great time without spending a fortune. These tips will help you do just that. 1. If your destination requires air travel, book in advance and purchase round-trip tickets when possible. Flying in and … [Read more...] about 19 ways to save money on your vacation

Customizable grocery shopping list for $4-a-day food budget

Earlier this year, I decided to try the $4 a day food budget. Considering my grocery bill averaged close to $12 per day, this was a drastic reduction. Eating on $4 a day is a concept popularized by Leanne Brown in her free online book, Good and Cheap (PDF). The print version of Good and Cheap is … [Read more...] about Customizable grocery shopping list for $4-a-day food budget

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