Does Anyone Need to Buy Cooking Mags Anymore?

There are thousands and thousands of recipes on the Internet, and they’re all available for free. So just how many recipes does one person really need?

Springsteen Tickets for $15: Now That’s a ‘Reason to Believe’

A self-professed Jersey cheapskate, who prides himself on snagging free parking and scalping tickets to concerts and football games for below face value, gets floor tickets to Bruce Springsteen at Giants Stadium for $15 apiece.

Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: Thanks, But No Thanks

There are times when you should turn down the insurance plans offered by your company.

Don’t Even Think About Letting Mother Nature Dry Your Clothes

Everyone is in favor of practices that save money and are good for the environment, right? Actually, no. Turns out your neighbors may not approve.

Has the Recession Been a Curse or a Blessing?

The recession has been a major kick in the pants—but is that exactly what you needed? For folks who underwent big career shifts they were more or less forced to make, and who are happy about the changes, the answer is most definitely yes.

It’s a Deal: 25% Off Entire Purchase at Timberland

Use the coupon code FALLSAVE for 25% off your entire purchase of shoes, boots, and apparel at Timberland.com. The deepest discounts are available on items already being discounted in Timberland’s online outlet. The coupon code is valid only through October 12.

Rechargeable Batteries Save Money. Or Maybe They Don’t

It’s easy to be green when you’re saving money at the same time. Eschewing bottled water for tap, recycling household items for cash, and turning off the water while brushing your teeth are no-brainer, no-hassle ways to help Mother Nature, not to mention your bank account. But what’s up with rechargeable batteries and other environmentally [...]

It’s a Deal: $15 Off When You Spend $60 at Express

A Columbus Day Weekend promotion offers $15 off when you spend $60 or more at Express. The offer is valid through October 12. Shop online using promotion code 3079 or print out a coupon to bring into a store here.

Should Pet Expenses Be Tax Deductible?

A Congressman from Michigan introduced a bill that would give pet owners a tax break on veterinary care and other expenses.

261 Freebies and Cheapskate Tips

It’s time for another roundup of money-saving lists, with places to eat for free, household items you can recycle lickety-split for cash, and some unusual schemes—like taking advantage of your local library’s lost and found to snag a free umbrella.

Unthinkable: Elbow Room at the Mall this Winter Holiday Shopping Season

The current scene at many malls—new ones in particular—is more ghost town than teeming shopping hub. More than 10% of retail space at U.S. shopping centers is vacant, up from 8.4% a year ago. And 30% of malls that opened their doors this year did so with at least 50% of their storefronts empty.