Cheapskate Wisdom … About Prince William’s Engagement to Kate Middleton

“Unemployed woman marries into welfare family.”

It’s a Deal: 40% Off From Levi’s

Use the coupon code EXTRA40 to get an extra 40% off merchandise that’s already on sale at Levis.com. After all the discounts are factored in, many adult Levi’s jeans cost under $20, and many kids’ jeans are under $11. The code is valid for discounted purchases made through November 22. Shipping usually adds $7.50, or [...]

20 Best Black Friday Deals: Why You Might Want to Get Up Early and Fight the Crowds

With one week before Black Friday, and with the Black Friday ads from most retailers leaked to the media, the time seems ripe to put together your list of must-gets, sharpen your elbows to fight off other shoppers, and plot your trip to the mall.

Thanksgiving Dinner Easily Costs Over $40. So How Do You Feed Six People for $1 Total?

Figuring out how to throw together a full Thanksgiving meal with a total budget of just $1 is the mission of one blogger, who agreed to the Turkey Day challenge on a dare from his sister.

Cheapskate Wisdom from … Billionaire Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban

“Saving 30% to 50% buying in bulk–replenishable items from toothpaste to soup, or whatever I use a lot of–is the best guaranteed return on investment you can get anywhere.”

Bargain Car-Buying Season: Best Affordable New Vehicles, and Strategies for Getting Them Cheap

Some people say that Labor Day Weekend, or the end of October, or Black Friday is the best time to scoop up a new car at the best possible price. But an even larger consensus says that the end of the calendar year is even better time for bargain hunters in the new car market. [...]

It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Holiday Drinks at Starbucks

Between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. from Thursday, November 18, to Sunday, November 21, Starbucks is offering two-for-the-price-of-one holiday drinks—Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Eggnog Latte, and more.

Online Holiday Shopping Wars: Free Shipping Now Available from 6 Big Retailers

No minimum purchase required. No annoying coupon codes to hunt down. Just place your order, and it’ll arrive on your doorstep, usually within a week or so.

The Do-Nothing Approach to Kids’ Ear Infections

Again, there’s a case to be made for the wisdom of doing nothing. This time, studies show it’s often best to just wait out your kid’s ear infection rather than automatically asking the doc for antibiotics.

Cheapskate Wisdom … About Money Leaks

“Beware of little expenses. A small leak can sink a great ship.” —Benjamin Franklin.

Money Leaks: Love ‘Em or Plug ‘Em

Money can be spent in big chunks—a house, a boat, a houseboat, a wedding, an ER visit—or it can leak out in tiny bits, with a few bucks here or there for lattes, lottery tickets, stamps, maid service, landscaping, co-pays, and so on. I won’t try to tell you how to spend your money, but [...]