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Popular Honeymoon Spots on the Cheap

by Jon the Saver

Big spending has dropped in popularity since the 2008 financial crisis.  The era of glamorous weddings and honeymoons appears to be over.  Engaged couples and newlyweds are downsizing to more affordable scenarios.  More couples are choosing to emphasize the emotional and conjugal aspects of marriage instead of focusing on “bling.” Honeymoons have shifted from exotic, [...]

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9 Ways For Students To Get Textbooks For Less

by Glen Craig

When I went back to school a few years ago I expected tuition to be higher, and it was.  But I was shocked at how expensive textbooks had become!  I quickly realized I had to figure out how to get my textbooks for less! Here are some great ways to save on your textbooks and [...]

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5 Must Follow Home Energy Savings Tips for Summer

by Jon the Saver

Everyone can take a few key steps to lower the amount of energy they use in their home. While you are reducing your carbon footprint, you will also be reducing your monthly utility bills.  Check out these five home energy savings tips for summer that are a win-win for everyone. Replace those old air filters! [...]

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8 Road Trip Money Saving Tips

by Miranda

I like a good staycation as much as the next person, but sometimes what I really want is a good, old-fashioned road trip.  Getting out on the open road, heading for adventure, is one of my favorite ways to travel.  I rarely get tired of seeing new places and things.  However, a road trip can [...]

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Try a No Spend Month: Your Wallet Will Thank You

by Melissa

Do you find your expenses creeping up month after month? Do you use cash but don’t know where all of the money goes at the end of the week?  Do you feel you have gotten a bit lax with personal finance?  If so, you may want to try to have a no spend month. During [...]

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Extreme Couponing: Do You Really Save or is it a Waste of Time?

by Glen Craig

Extreme couponing has become quite the craze and there’s no denying there can be significant savings to be had; but at what cost? This sounds like an oxymoron – but depending on the circumstances, couponing can come with a hefty price tag.  There are some great deals to be had out there and there is [...]

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Is It Worthwhile To Move To Save Costs?

by Melissa

Are you trying to cut costs?  Did you have a sudden drop in income?  Are you a college student trying to avoid student loans? One of the most common suggestions personal finance authors make is to move to a cheaper location to save costs, but does it really save that much?  How long do you [...]

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Groupon Barnes and Noble National Deal

by Glen Craig

Groupon has another of their great national retail deals going.  This one is for Barnes & Noble. $10 for $20 Worth of Books, Games, Toys, and More at Barnes & Noble! This deal is good for purchases in-store as well as online.  What is really nice is this deal is also valid on sale items [...]

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ING Direct Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

by Glen Craig
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ING Direct is at it again. Rather than encourage people to go out and spend, ING Direct wants its customers to save and invest!  Once again ING is offering up Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Here are a couple of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals they have made public so far:

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