It’s a Deal: 40% Off at the Gap Today

Print out this link or show it on a mobile device to a cashier at any Gap store to get 40% off one regularly priced item today. The offer is valid only on Wednesday, February 16, and only for in-store purchases.

Are Most Cold Medications a Complete Waste of Money?

“In a nutshell, there’s nothing that works.”

Cheapskate Wisdom About … Why So Many People Live Beyond Their Means

“Many Americans think they are richer than they are.”

Signs Your Town’s Government Workers Are Ripping You Off

For example: e-mails exchanged by workers on the town payroll explaining how contracts are crafted “carefully so we do not draw attention to our pay,” and that “We will all get fat together.”

It’s a Deal: 40% Off Sports Gear and Apparel at Modell’s

Use the coupon code MOD4TEN215 to get 40% off your entire purchase at Modells.com. The code is valid through February 17, some merchandise is excluded, and the discount is limited to a maximum of $200 off per billing address.

The Smaller, Cheaper iPhone for the Masses

Are the rumors of a less-expensive, no-contract “iPhone Nano” true?

Cheapskate Wisdom … from a Teenager’s Award-Winning Essay about Money

“You’re a two-timing lousy piece of paper. I’ve tried saving you my entire life (and trust me, it’s no easy feat). And through all that time, you have the gall to inform me that you’ve been around in other people’s pants?”

It’s a Deal: Taco Cabana Valentine’s Specials

Now through February 17, Taco Cabana’s Valentine coupons help customers get a different (romantic?) deal each day: 20% off orders on February 14, buy one get one free quesadilla on February 15, buy one get one free fajita taco plate on February 16, and $1 off a Cabana Bowl on February 17.

Best-Ever Valentine’s Day Gifts That Don’t Cost a Fortune

It is Valentine’s Day. For desperate, procrastination-prone men everywhere, the clock is ticking. You might assume that expensive jewelry or a pricey night on the town are your only options. But, according to 10 women who understand value better than most—after all, they write about money and personal finance for their livelihoods—the best, most memorable [...]

The Secret Way to Free Cell Phone Calls

“If you’re willing to go to the trouble of dialing your own number, waiting for the prompt, hitting 2, and then dialing the number you really want, then, yes, you get a free cellphone call. You’ll never be billed for any minutes at all.”

Money Tips Roundup: Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts Edition

This week’s roundup features 134 tips that are (mostly) about celebrating Valentine’s Day—and scoring big points with your significant other—without spending a fortune.