It’s a Deal: Virgin America Flights from $34

During a Virgin America airfare sale, flights start at just $34 one way on routes such as San Francisco to Los Angeles, San Diego, or Las Vegas, $109 on cross-country flights between Los Angeles and Washington D.C., and $119 between New York and L.A. or between Boston and San Francisco. Tickets must be purchased by [...]

Q&A: America’s Cheapest Family Reveals How to ‘Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half’

Steve and Annette Economides have five kids and a monthly food bill that totals a mere $350. How do they do it? Among other things, through lots and lots of planning, strategic buying in bulk, utilization of their freezer, pantry, and Ziploc bags, and the occasional purchase of something called a chub.

Chances Are You Have 3.45 Credit Cards in Your Wallet

Perhaps that means you cut one of your cards in half recently? In 2007, the average American consumer had four credit cards. Today, the average is down 26%, to 3.45 credit cards per consumer.

It’s a Deal: $10 Off $20 Purchase at Office Depot

Follow this link (thanks Buxr) for a coupon that grants $10 off a purchase of $20 or more at Office Depot. Good for in-store purchases only, valid through October 20.

Supermarket Scene: Shopping Baskets (Not Carts) Filled with Cheap Store Brands

According to a recent survey, 93% of grocery store shoppers say their habits have changed due to the recession. For the most part, the changes involve people choosing cheaper brands for necessities like shampoo and cereal (often generic store-brand products). Many shoppers are also simply buying less period, and to force themselves to do so, [...]

Which Is the Most Painful Shopping Experience of All?

Marketers are always trying to convince consumers that shopping is fun. Some consumers even consider shopping to be something of a sport, perhaps even the modern-day national pastime. So why is it that, even in an era when we have access to more information than ever about products and prices, shopping for certain things is [...]

Awesome Question: Would You Rather Be Middle Class Now or Rich in 1900?

Either way, you’d be making roughly $70K a year.

Cheapskate Wisdom … About Helping Consumers Avoid Cell-Phone Overage Fees

“Most people don’t know what a megabyte is. But they do understand when they get an alert telling them they’re about to go over their limit and incur additional fees.”

State Govts Catch on to Saving Strategies Every Consumer Knows About

Did you know that shopping around can save you money? Or that it is unwise to spend money you don’t have? Apparently, state governments are just catching on to these and other innovative saving strategies.

It’s a Deal: Second Pair of Glasses Free at EyeBuyDirect

Now through October 25, when you buy one pair of prescription eyeglasses at EyeBuyDirect, you’ll get a second pair at equal or lesser value for free. The minimum purchase is $14.95. More details here.

Apparently, I Have Personal Finance Super Powers

Exactly what powers do I have? That’s not really clear just yet. But so far, they involve me doing something I’m pretty good at: sitting on the couch.