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81 Money Tips: Memorial Day Sales, Budget BBQ Advice, Garage Sale Pointers, and More

Also in this week’s link roundup, what you can still buy for just $1, and why fast food “value meals”—which cost way more than $1—aren’t really good values.

What Should You Be Buying Right Now?

Upon contemplating a purchase, the first question a consumer must ask is: Should I buy? If the answer to that is yes, the next question is: When? (Contrary to the behavior of many consumers, you don’t have to buy right away, you know.) Here’s some help answering both of these questions in terms of everything [...]

Labor Day Money-Saving Party Planning Committee, at Your Service

Here’s a last-minute round-up of ideas to save on food and drink at barbecues, picnics, and any other sort of gathering this holiday weekend. One easy way to save: Go for store brands.