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I’ve decided to be creative, not cheap with gifts for my kids and make them a coupon book of special things that they can use whenever they want. They also know that I shop with coupons, so I think they’ll really like that they get coupons to use for a change

Saving money while shopping is tricky business, especially when you’re considering buying items in bulk or not. There are definitely a lot of benefits to buying certain items in bulk, one of the main ones being that it can be considerably cheaper than buying smaller portions. However not all things are best bought in bulk, and there are certain aspects of bulk-buying that need to be considered beforehand to ensure that you actually end up saving money.

With the start of a new year, you may be looking for ways to cut spending from your budget. Unfortunately, the weak economy can make it very difficult for many families to save money; indeed, it can be tough enough just making ends meet when your weekly hours were cut or you don't get that raise you were expecting. However, one area of the budget that is often overlooked is insurance rates...

Every single aspect of owning a car costs money; petrol, maintenance and the insurance. So how do we go about reducing our costs? What and where you go for your car insurance is one area where you can cut costs and save money. When it is time to sit down and review your car insurance policy, take a moment to remember this guide, and put it into action.

Join us for the first FatWallet Super Game Twitter Party! No cooking, cleaning or travel required! We'll be talking about the commercials and giving away FatWallet schwag on our @fatwallet twitter account using the hash tag #FWParty live during the game! Hope you can make it!

It’s Wave Season, so if you’re hoping to take a cruise in 2012 or 2013, now is the best time to make your booking, particularly if you’re looking for nicer cabins, free onboard credit and better views. If a cruise is in your plans, take a look at these five ways to get the best savings on cruises:

Everybody wants to save money, especially in these uncertain economic times. It's great news to learn that you can be frugal and still go green at the same time. Here are six areas where we can protect our environment and make smart economic choices in our homes.

If you've decided to enroll for graduate school, chances are you'll be financing it yourself. Have no fear: There are a wide variety of resources to finance a graduate education. Most graduate students receive financial assistance in the form of fellowships, grants, employer reimbursement, loans and teaching or research positions. Many students finance their degree with a combination of these different types of financial aid.

FatWallet is a great resource, as always, to help you spend less and get more for your money while you're shopping for Valentine's Day. Check out some of my favorite Valentine's Day Gift deals on FatWallet now, for both guys and gals of all ages...

Without an extensive knowledge cars and mechanics, it is easy to be fooled into paying more than necessary for simple repairs, or even having extensive work done when only slight tweaks are necessary. In order to get the best possible prices for auto repairs when they are needed, be sure to follow these tips.