Shopping with smartphones and tablet computers is becoming increasingly popular. Thanks to apps, you can use your mobile devices not only to shop, but to save quite a bit of money, too. Whether you want to save money on gas or reduce your travel expenses, there’s probably an app that enables you to do it. [...]

Top 5 Smartphone Shopping Apps to Help You Save Money is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Pregnancy can be an exciting, yet trying, time. Mamas-to-be must balance everyday activities with morning sickness and growing body parts. While looking fashionable remains a priority for many pregnant women, the cost to do so can be prohibitive. According to a BabyCenter poll of more than 15,000 women, 30% spent $200 to $500 just on maternity clothes. [...]

6 Affordable Ways to Get Stylish Maternity & Pregnancy Clothes is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Keeping to a household budget often means trimming unnecessary expenses, but some items are indispensable – food, for one. You probably already cut coupons and buy store brands just like any budget-conscious shopper. But did you know that some grocery stores specialize in cut-rate food and household goods not “good enough” for your average supermarket? [...]

Discount Grocery Stores: Are They Worth the Savings? is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

The 2012 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) hit the city of Las Vegas from January 10th through the 13th. This annual convention brings together more than 3,100 companies displaying their innovations spread across 1.85 million square feet at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Sands Exposition Center – that equates to more than 37 football [...]

Top 5 Affordable & Innovative Tech Gadgets at CES 2012 is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

It’s no secret that Apple set the bar high when the iPad was introduced into the marketplace back in April 2010. Of course, with the release of the iPad 2, the standards of tablet computing were raised to almost insurmountable heights. However, while the iPad is still considered by most to be the best tablet [...]

4 iPad Alternatives – Best Cheap Tablet Computers is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Even when it’s not the holiday shopping season, many people still find themselves in a quandary looking for that perfect gift for the ones they love. Whether it’s for a birthday, an anniversary, or “just because,” you can never go wrong giving an electronic gadget. Though you may think that investing in an electronic device may [...]

10 Cool Electronic Gadget Gift Ideas for Around $50 is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a really great fashion buy. However, it’s getting harder every day to find cute pieces for less than $10, and finding affordable, fashionable clothing is especially important! This way you can look great without resorting to “wardrobing.” Rather than sending you off to scour the Internet yourself, here [...]

15 Women’s Discount Fashion Finds – Clothing & Accessories for $10 or Less is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

If you know someone living in a nursing home, give them a gift this holiday season that they’ll treasure. Most items appropriate for retirement home residents are inexpensive gifts, and they’re easy to select if you know a little about the recipient’s hobbies and preferences. Do they enjoy games, reading, or music? Do they enjoy watching [...]

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents & Elderly Seniors is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

The holiday season is in full swing, which means that there are holiday parties to attend and plenty of opportunities to get dressed up. However, when you’re on a budget, purchasing new attire for a holiday bash may seem overwhelming. The costs of clothing, shoes, and accessories quickly add up, and before you know it, [...]

What to Wear to a Holiday Christmas Party – Guide for Women is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

When I was in my twenties, I didn’t care how much I would spend at the grocery store. When the shelves of my refrigerator or pantry became bare, I would simply drive to the nearest store and put whatever items looked appetizing into my cart. I rarely prepared home-cooked meals, and would need to run to the [...]

How to Save Money on Groceries – Top 20 Ways to Save is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

There’s nothing quite like a home full of holiday decorations to put you in a festive mood. However, not all decorations come cheap. Don’t throw away your entire holiday budget on decor that may not suit your style down the line. Instead, invest your money wisely by identifying and even splurging on the decorations that [...]

Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Home – Splurge or Save? is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

The holiday season usually puts retailers in the black, but as the recession drags on, retailers have seen a slump in their holiday sales. With consumers buying fewer and less expensive gifts, creating homemade Christmas decorations, and downsizing their holiday parties, retailers find it difficult to achieve pre-recession sales numbers. To fight the slump, stores [...]

What Is Layaway – Pros & Cons and Stores That Offer Layaway Plans is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Although Black Friday is a great day to get your holiday shopping done, don’t forget about Cyber Monday. In 2010, consumers spent over a billion dollars on Cyber Monday and sales that day topped Black Friday sales by 31.1%. More and more, consumers are opting for the convenience of online shopping. But things can get [...]

Cyber Monday Online Shopping Guide 2011 – Best Websites & Deals is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Even with the most comprehensive and organized shopping strategy, you’re likely to encounter a few snags while seeking the best Black Friday deals. You may miss out on an advertised doorbuster sale, traffic may put you behind schedule, and frankly, you may just get tired and go home early. If this happens, don’t despair. There [...]

Top 8 Cyber Monday Shopping Tips to Score the Best Deals is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Many people associate the day after Thanksgiving with Black Friday shopping. However, thanks to the Internet and the ability it gives us to shop from home, you can still score great deals once Black Friday has ended. In fact, one of the biggest shopping days of the year is the Monday after Thanksgiving. But this [...]

What Is Cyber Monday – Get the Best Online Shopping Deals is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

As the holiday season quickly approaches, so too does the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday! One of my side businesses involves online reselling, so capitalizing on every deal possible is paramount to its success. In fact, shopping on Black Friday is more than an annual ritual for me – it’s a professional necessity. Over [...]

Top 20 Black Friday Shopping Tips to Snag the Best Deals is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Black Friday is the best day of the year to get all the holiday gifts on your list at the lowest cost. If you want to make the most of the day, you shouldn’t head into the retail holiday without a shopping strategy and a schedule. Plenty of people will face the frenzy, so to [...]

Black Friday Shopping Guide 2011 – Best Deals & Sales is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

If you’ve decided that it’s time to replace your old refrigerator, you’re in for a few surprises. The average life of a fridge is around 12 years, and in the decade or so since you last looked at a new one, performance, design, and prices have all changed. If you want to get the best [...]

How to Buy a Refrigerator – 3 Step Guide to Get the Best Price is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

In November, many bargain hunters’ thoughts turn to the day following Thanksgiving. On the fourth Friday of the month, shoppers across the United States take advantage of widespread bargains and scramble for Black Friday doorbuster deals, deeply discounted products available in limited quantities. Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and the [...]

What Is Black Friday – History of the Holiday Shopping Phenomenon is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

At the beginning of October each year, my neighbors at the end of my street start getting really excited. As their favorite holiday approaches, decorations start to multiply in their yard almost daily. Spiders, gravestones, skeletons, bats, and ghosts overtake the end of my street until Halloween night finally arrives. That’s when the real show begins [...]

17 Ways to Save on Cheap Halloween Costumes for Kids & Adults is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.