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Chances are, cheap leaves a bad taste in your mouth. It calls to mind miserly people and flimsy shoes, low blows and short-lived thrills. Prepare to have your preconceived notions challenged. Terri Trespicio of Body+Soul reviews for us Lauren Weber's book, In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue. Cheapskates & Tightwads, unite! Read More »
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Let's make our voices heard, Shine! Let's ask our lawmakers to free our cell phones from unfair exclusivity deals that chain us to the giant telecom companies whether we like or not our phones or services. Let's get a fair shake from them! Below is an excerpt of the text found at Consumers Union--a non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports. This project aims to get legislation passed so that consumers may choose the phone, plan, and service provider combination that is best for them; no more going with AT&T to get an iPhone, or to Sprint to get a Palm Treo, we the consumers will get to choose the best options for ourselves. Read More »
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by Kerry Rivera (Around the Watercooler - Mommy Tracked)
Reporters, economists, politicians … even a few businesses are starting to hint that the “Great Recession” might be coming to a close. Alleluia! Sure, unemployment is still at record highs, home prices are in the tank and consumer confidence is shaky, but there just might be a recovery on the horizon.
In another time, we might be whipping out the plastic to celebrate, but research companies like DYG believe the American consumer is forever changed. No more frivolous purchases. Say goodbye to living large. Adios to Barney’s and Niemen Marcus, hello Big Lots and Target.
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Even in our recent history of excess, our Chef Silvia (Food411's resident chef) always espoused frugal meals. Her belief is using “humble” ingredients in simple and creative ways makes for delicious eating. The ingredients themselves… Read More »
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By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore
Eating right isn’t easy, especially when you have kids who can mow down every candy, cupcake, pizza, and burger in site without skipping a beat. That’s not to say that you only feed your kids junk, but that you’ve probably been known to eat their…
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adorable french grocery list tote from darcyart
After my recent admission that I am going through some
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We all make stupid money mistakes. Find out if you're making bad money decisions with this advice from Kodak spokesperson and money expert Laura Rowley. Read More »
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Foreclosures! Job loss! Gas prices! Ugh! The economy may be struggling, but that doesn't mean having a little fun is completely out of the question. We know it's nearly impossible to let loose and be spontaneous and romantic when you have dollar signs on your mind. So we polled the iVillage Love message boards for cheap date ideas or, better yet, free date ideas. (This means you, too, married people!) Here are some of my favorites: Read More »
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The True Meaning of Fab & Fru
Have you ever gone somewhere that you can't afford but expected others to foot the bill? Have you ever gone without something you need even if you could afford it because you didn't want to spend the money? Do your friends and family call you cheap? If so...have you ever thought they just might be right??
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I openly admit that I have repeatedly taken the easy way out on Mother’s Day and just bought flowers and a card. I will also admit that I would be disappointed, to say the least, if my husband or my children (when they are grown) did the same thing for me. Flowers and cards are a nice gesture,…
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