It’s a Deal: Up to 50% Off on Outerwear from Old Navy

Coats, vests, fleeces, and more for men, women, boys, girls, and babies are being discounted by up to 50% at Old Navy. The sale ends November 12. More details here.

Down With Traffic Cameras!

Thus far, in the battle of humans versus machines—a.k.a., drivers versus traffic cameras doling out speeding tickets—it’s the machines that are kicking our fleshy tushes. Because it’s hard to beat the “Terminator”-like efficiency of a traffic camera in court, voters are choosing another strategy: removing the cameras entirely.

Black Friday Shopping Tips

Here’s one sure-fire way to save during the holiday shopping blitz—but one that a lot of folks probably don’t want to hear: Don’t buy stuff for yourself.

Cheapskate Wisdom from … a Locksmith

“People assume that the locks sold to the general public are secure. A lot of times, when the label says ‘fortress’ or ‘faultless’ or ‘defiant,’ they’re easy to pick, and the strength of the bolt isn’t very strong. The bottom line is, you get what you pay for.”

It’s a Deal: Spirit Airlines Flights from $29 Each Way

Tickets all over the country (and in the Caribbean as well) are on sale from Spirit Airlines, starting at $29 one way based on a round-trip purchase. The sale is valid for travel dates in November and December, and tickets must be purchased by Thursday, November 5.

Who Is Truly the Coupon Queen?

Several women have been anointed with the title of Coupon Queen. But whose coupon-clipping, money-saving skills are so impressive that we should bow in awe of their majesty?

Shout-Out: Len Penzo’s ‘Store-Brand vs. National-Brand Blind Taste-Test Experiment’

Personal finance blogger Len Penzo brought together a panel of very opinionated people—11 members of his family—to compare national brands of cookies, kielbasa, tortilla chips, and other foods with the equivalent products sold under the store brand of his local Albertsons supermarket. The blind taste-testers included Aunt Doris (how can you not trust Aunt Doris?) [...]

In a Financial Bind? Turn Your Kid into a Money-Making Model

A child is not exactly renowned for giving a good (purely financial) return on the parents’ investment. That is, unless the child starts earning his or her keep with a lucrative modeling contract.

The Text-Message Savings Plan

Do you want to save more money? A new study shows that people were able to boost their bank-account balances when they regularly received simple reminders to save via text message.

It’s a Deal: 40% Off All CVS Brand Products

The pharmacy chain’s sale on all store-brand products only lasts through today, Wednesday, November 4, and it’s only valid for online purchases. Free shipping on orders over $49. More details here.

Houseplants So Low Maintenance Even You (Probably) Won’t Kill Them

Who needs a high-maintenance houseplant? If you’re going through the trouble of decorating your home with some greenery, it makes sense to buy something that’ll last—even if your home is as dark as a basement, your ability to remember to water is nearly nonexistent, and your thumbs aren’t remotely green.