Posted November 2, 2009 - 08:00 by Paul Michael
With the exception of Christmas, Halloween is the most lucrative holiday for retailers. But as a frugal shopper, you can still be the star of the show next year, and you can spend a lot less money on costumes and spooky supplies.
Posted October 24, 2009 - 07:00 by Marla Walters
Probably due to the fact that my monthly health insurance premiums rose dramatically this year, and also because I am about to take a state-mandated 5% pay cut, my ears really perk up when I hear anything that might possibly cost me more money. But would a value-added tax do that? And what is it? I thought Wise Bread readers might want to know, too.
Posted October 21, 2009 - 05:00 by Stacy Johnson
"You should never pay more than $10 for a standard six-foot HDMI cable" -CNET
Posted October 20, 2009 - 06:00 by Little House
With the Halloween season upon me, I realize that there is a great push to spend money. Even if I'm on a budget and saving money, that temptation to blow my budget isn't too far out of my reach. Here are some ideas for Halloween decorations, costumes, and gifts that are creative and economical.
Posted October 15, 2009 - 08:27 by Carrie Kirby
Halloween spending has come to rival the Christmas shopping season -- a boon to retailers but not so much to debt-strapped consumers. Here are some ideas for skipping Halloween expenses without skipping the fun.
Posted October 15, 2009 - 05:00 by Linsey Knerl
The frugal gal in me would seem poised to present several homemade options for the trick-or-treat crowd. After some careful thought and an analysis of what we truly needed for costumes the past few years, I have done a complete 180, and ended up buying some of the most expensive costumes we could find. Here are 5 reasons why.
Posted October 13, 2009 - 05:00 by Philip Brewer
I pay almost no attention to "deals" sites. I scarcely even read the lists of deals here on Wise Bread. There are several reasons, but they pretty much come down to two things: I don't have the time, or the money, to pay attention to deals.
Posted October 9, 2009 - 07:00 by Marla Walters
Do you brag about your thrift-store finds? You might be overpaying! Find out about "dump" thrift stores.
Posted October 8, 2009 - 15:28 by Sarah Winfrey
Are you having a baby or do you know someone who is? It's an expensive process, particularly when it comes to buying all the accessories that seem to come along with having children. But it's easy to save on all these things, if you know how. Here are some tips and tricks for getting all the baby stuff you need for less than you might think possible.
Posted October 5, 2009 - 07:16 by Linsey Knerl
We’ve often joked that Craigslist is a haven for unworthy junk and hopeless cast-offs, but in my experience, it has proven to be a time and money-saving resource that I regularly use for finding amazing deals and solid bartering opportunities. Here are the basics of how it works and the tools that can give you the advantage in buying only the best!
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