Retail bargains

Anyone Can Use Costco Pharmacy, Even without a Membership

Here’s a big savings alert from our friends at Mile High on the Cheap (www.milehighonthecheap.com) in Denver. Did you know that anyone can use Costco‘s Pharmacy with no membership required. (They even called the corporate office to make sure it’s true.) You can flash your prescription to the checker at the entrance (or just tell them you’re going […]

Do Your Homework Before Shopping at Dollar Stores

In the continual quest to get more bang for your buck, you may be drawn to the “dollar store” for items you’ve been buying elsewhere. You can definitely save money shopping at dollar stores for some items but, as with many things in life, pay attention or the deal might not seem so sweet later. Not […]

Craft Stores Make Saving Easier with Apps

If you’ve ever tackled a do-it-yourself project of the crafty nature, you know the frustration. You are face to face with that edge punch, that set of artist’s brushes, that stem of artificial flowers, and the realization hits: You forgot your coupons. Michaels, Jo-Ann, and Hobby Lobby are champs about putting out weekly coupons for anywhere from […]

Bargains Abound at American Classics Marketplace

Have yo started Christmas shopping already? Several readers have told us about great bargains they’ve found at the American Classics Marketplace, 1815 N. Academy Blvd. This massive warehouse full of used, antique and collectible items is bound to have something you’ve been looking for …. even if you didn’t know you were looking for it! […]

Vacation Travel Doesn’t Have to Break the Piggybank

Travel can be expensive Here, from our sister site, Living on the Cheap, are some tips to cut costs. 1. Before you go, order a visitors guide from the state tourism board or convention and visitors bureau of the place you will be visiting. Often the guide will have money-saving coupons to local attractions, accommodations […]

Renting A Car Doesn’t Need to Drive You to the Poorhouse

When it comes to travel, renting a car can sometimes be the most expensive thing on your list — sometimes, even more than the airfare. But doing so doesn’t have to drive you to the poorhouse. For example, did you know that picking up a car away from the airport can save you quite a bit? […]

Bed, Bath and Beyond Honors Expired Coupons, Multiples

Don’t toss those Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons when they expire! Save them. The store honors all BB&B coupons, no matter how old they are. Besides that, they let you use one coupon on each item … buy six towels on sale and use six coupons for another 10 or 20 percent off each one. So bring […]

Consignment Stores Show Great Goods at Awesome Prices

It pays be buy used. Take kids’ clothes — the first time they wear them, they look used! How about furniture? Well, nobody ever made fun of antiques, and they’re well-used. Would you pay $25 for a beautiful winter coat that originally cost 10 times that much — and still has the original price tag […]