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7 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Sample Sale

posted: 61 DAYS 13 HOURS AGO

filed under: Cut Costs

Shoppers looking for designer labels may soon have the opportunity to grab clothes by some of their favorite designers for as much as 80% off. These deals are available at sample sales, which sell unsold stock and returns, as well as items that never made it to the runway, let alone the racks. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting a good deal:

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How to Save Cash on Hotels

posted: 150 DAYS 11 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.

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Twitter Moms Rate My Party Spending

posted: 192 DAYS 10 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?

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Got Frugal Fatigue? Already?

posted: 199 DAYS 10 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...

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The 6 Grossest Ways to Save Money

posted: 206 DAYS 15 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.

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Ripoff Alert: Print-at-home Ticket Costs

posted: 212 DAYS 13 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!

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Can You Cope Without Health Insurance?

posted: 214 DAYS 12 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.

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The Dumbest Money-Saving Tips?

posted: 214 DAYS 15 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?

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16 Ways to Go Green for Less

posted: 214 DAYS 15 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.

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