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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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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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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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 can...
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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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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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If you’ve taken Suze Orman’s advice from last week’s Oprah and snipped your entertainment budget in half, including your cable, then...
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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-free...
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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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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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