Word has gotten out that men do more of the household shopping nowadays. Accordingly, we’re being asked to shop in “man …
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Brand Names Just Don’t Mean as Much Anymore
No matter if we’re talking about cereal, cough syrup or batteries, products featuring nationally recognized name brands tend to cost more than their generic store-brand counterparts. But the assumption that higher price means …
Save Hundreds on These 10 Essential Household Goods
Experiments in Making Your Own Peanut Butter, Pet Food, and More
Indulging your inner mad scientist may also wind up saving some money. But is the savings worth the time and hassle?
How Dollar Stores Make Sure You Don’t Forget the Fabric Softener
Beware items splashed on the covers of weekly store circulars at super cheap prices. Retailers take great pains to carefully, scientifically select these items—because when they’re on sale, there’s often a dramatic increase in shoppers buying related items at full price. If laundry detergent is on sale at a dollar store, for example, a …
What Will a Cheapskate Spend Good Money On? Part VII
Even a cheapskate has to spend money sometimes. I’ve asked various frugal folks—bloggers, writers, money-saving and consumer experts—to compile a list of the products, services, experiences, and other “things” they’re willing to shell out good money on. Because if a cheapskate is willing to drop cash on something, you know it’s worthwhile.
