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/deals/images/2012/05/fruitplatter.jpeg" width="100" height="100" alt="fruitplatter.jpeg" class="t" border="0" / Food Party Platter Deals for Graduation Gatherings Spending more than a dozen years hitting the books and working up the ranks of the education system deserves some recognition. Graduation parties are a time to gather friends and family to celebrate a student’s...
/deals/images/2012/05/diapergenie.jpeg" width="100" height="100" alt="diapergenie.jpeg" class="t" border="0" /> Facebook and Twitter Poll: What Baby Gear Turned Out to be a Waste of Money? College tuition costs might freak out parents, but newborns aren’t exactly easy on the wallet either. According to MSN Money, the first year of a child’s life runs between $9,000 ...
/deals/images/2012/05/interns.jpeg" width="100" height="100" alt="interns.jpeg" class="t" border="0" /> Why Unemployed Graduates May Want to Work for Free For recent college graduates the thought of working for free after putting in four long years of term papers and Ramen noodles while racking up thousands in student debt may seem crazy. But finding a job even with a d...
/deals/images/2012/05/summertravel.jpeg" width="100" height="100" alt="summertravel.jpeg" class="t" border="0" /> Saving Money on Summer Travel: Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels It’s time to put your summer getaway plans in motion. Along with nailing down a destination, organizing activities and booking transportation you’ll have to find a place to crash. Before you just...
/deals/images/2012/05/jobs.jpeg" width="100" height="100" alt="jobs.jpeg" class="t" border="0" /> Now Hiring: Job Listing Cost Comparisons The Unemployment rate is slowly dropping. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics it fell to 8.1 percent in April of 2012, down nearly a full percentage point from a year ago. That’s good news for job hunters and it must mean t...
/deals/images/2012/05/couplesmoney.jpeg" width="100" height="100" alt="couplesmoney.jpeg" class="t" border="0" /> How to Talk to Your Partner About Money Conflicts among couples can arise about a variety of topics: children, chores, family and friends. But it’s financials that get the most attention during disputes. According to a new survey by the American Institute ...
/deals/images/2012/05/amazonpricechecker.jpeg" width="100" height="100" alt="amazonpricechecker.jpeg" class="t" border="0" /> How to Use Your Smartphone as a Shopping Tool Next to your honest friend that tells you the truth about that pair of jeans you’re about to buy, your smartphone could be the best shopping tool you’ve got. According to comScore, more than half ...
Mother's Day Freebies and Food Deals Mom knows you’re smart. But you can prove it by spending wisely this Mother’s Day. These Mother’s Day freebies and food deals will help you express your love and your frugal side. Visit The Bargainist for more.
Last Minute, Low Cost Gifts for Mom Consumers may be paying more for groceries and gas this year, but that’s not stopping many shoppers from spending more on mom too. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother’s Day spending is expected to increase from $140.73 in 2011 to $152.52 in 2012. Total spending is estimated to be $18.6 billion. Mom will be spoile...
Throwing a Memorable Graduation Open House on a Budget Finishing high school or completing college deserves recognition. Holding a graduation open house can be a great way to put the student in the spotlight while welcoming in friends and family. But with school expenses looming the thought of planning a big party can be financially overwhelming. Throwing a memorable gradua...