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Making a good thing last: The cobbler, the seamstress & the tailor

Cobbler? Seamstress? Tailor? These words often bring up images of a bygone era, but they can be a frugal and fashionable Angeleno's best friend....
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Bargain shopping 101: Where can I buy economical furniture in Los Angeles?

Launched in 2008 by founders Alexis Hadjopulos and Tom Whitman, TINI (or ThisIsNotIkea) is the place to go in LA for quality vintage and modern...
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Sell your skills with free business cards from Vistaprint

With the economy in the toilet, many Americans are experimenting with new and creative ways to make money. In fact, the recent recession has seen a...
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Frugal summer tip #6: Beach-ready legs for less

If you forgo the expensive beach parking lots and hoof it from nearby neighborhoods or befriend someone with a backyard oasis, the beach and pool...
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Frugal snacking 101: Where can I find an inexpensive café in Los Angeles?

A frugal-minded friend recently stumbled upon the answer to this question. ING, the founders of those incredible high-interest Orange savings...
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Frugal summer 101: Where can I find the cheapest watermelon in Los Angeles?

The biggest and cheapest watermelon in Los Angeles comes from an unexpected source. Want a hint? Think bulk toothpaste and aisles of free food...
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Frugal TV: Hulu.com delivers free entertainment right to your laptop

If you’ve taken Suze Orman’s advice from last week’s Oprah and snipped your entertainment budget in half, including your cable,...
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Frugal Smile 101: Where can I find affordable dental care in Los Angeles?

Have a toothache? Need a filling but can’t afford to pay? Sometimes even the insured have trouble footing the bill for that perfect, pain...
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Plane hunger pains?: Pack your own snacks and save

If there’s one thing that all plane trips have in common, it’s the lack of decent food. So in order to save money and your delicate...
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Frugal summer tip #4: Backyard partying for less

My roommate and I recently held a backyard shindig at our casa. Neither of us having much money, we had to improvise. The best trick came from our...
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