How to Save Cash on Hotels
posted: 8 DAYS 3 HOURS AGO
filed under: Cut Costs
The recession-choked hotel industry is making it easier for guests to score free nights at major chains, so this summer is a great time to embark on that multi-city roadtrip you've been mulling over. These are among the best hotel deals being dangled.
Twitter Moms Rate My Party Spending
posted: 50 DAYS 2 HOURS AGO
filed under: Economizer, Cut Costs
WalletPop's editor tried to plan a budget birthday party for her 3 year old...and a group of very savvy moms from Twitter chimed in on how she did on her spending. Do she really need those pirate princess cake plates?
Got Frugal Fatigue? Already?
posted: 57 DAYS 2 HOURS AGO
The nation has gone nuts for saving, and economists and commentators (and moms) say that it is a great trend. But surveys are showing that people are tiring of skimping. Come on, foks! You can't wimp out already! Get a pep talk here...
The 6 Grossest Ways to Save Money
posted: 64 DAYS 7 HOURS AGO
Where do you draw the line? If you dare, look at this list of the most disgusting ways to save money -- these are real suggestions, not fakes -- but they go way beyond just cutting out your afternoon latte.
Ripoff Alert: Print-at-home Ticket Costs
posted: 70 DAYS 6 HOURS AGO
Six Flags is trying to make money any way it can, and the latest scheme is to charge online buyers $5 to print their entry tickets at home. If that sounds outrageous, you should see what it costs to have the hard copies mailed to you!
Can You Cope Without Health Insurance?
posted: 72 DAYS 5 HOURS AGO
filed under: Debt, Beat Debt, Cut Costs, Health Insurance, Insurance, Recession
Losing your job often brings with it the far more daunting problem of losing your group health insurance. But even for those who still work, insurance is becoming a dicey issue as more employers bow out of providing increasingly expensive coverage. To learn useful tips on avoiding gaps in coverage, accessing community health-care resources, negotiating medical bills, and more, read on.
The Dumbest Money-Saving Tips?
posted: 72 DAYS 7 HOURS AGO
A British paper has put together a list of what they consider to be the worst suggestions floating around the blogosphere for cutting back on expenses. WalletPop made the list! Do you think our suggestion was bogus or right on?
16 Ways to Go Green for Less
posted: 72 DAYS 7 HOURS AGO
filed under: Economizer, Cut Costs, Recession
Going green is an admirable goal, but it often comes at a cost. WalletPop.com offers great suggestions, even this video message from Donna Karan, on how to save money and look good going green.
No Green Needed for Earth Day Freebies
posted: 72 DAYS 12 HOURS AGO
filed under: Economizer, Get Deals, Cut Costs
The list is growing for the items you can get for free this Earth Day (that's Wednesday, in case you forgot). So get ready to line up for your free ice cream cone, free Disney Store trinkets and much, much more!
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