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ON THE CHEAP!
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Sunday, November 8th, through Saturday, November 14th is Restaurant Week at Wailea Resort. Here's your chance to try out some great food at pre-fixe prices. Here's what the Wailea Resort Association h ...

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Finding low fares at high altitudes (Nov 02, 2009)
Last-minute plans and holiday bookings can yield sky-high tickets, costing thousands of dollars. But savvy passengers can touch down on fares as low as $9 a ticket, excluding tax and fees. Here are a few strategies for booking cheap airline tickets.

Revitalizing a room (Oct 30, 2009)
We all need ways to reinvigorate ourselves during difficult times. Since a pricey vacation may be out of the question this year, it's a good time to look closer to home for a pick-me-up.

Cooking up at home natural solutions for gray hair (Oct 27, 2009)
Do-it-yourself color kits cost $60 to $120 a year. Salons charge $1,000 to $3,600 a year for color treatments. Beyond the money, I worry about the long-term health effects of hair dyes, parabens and other chemicals packaged with color treatments. Here are alternatives:

See Elvis roam Ala Moana Center (Oct 27, 2009)
Wondering what Elvis has been up to lately? He'll be live, so to speak, at the Outrigger on the Reef on Saturday; get a look at the impersonator at no charge.

Low-cost entertainment for frugal travelers (Oct 26, 2009)
From Paris to New York, local entertainment is available for a song. Travelers can sample no-cost and low-cost entertainment with a few simple strategies:

Frugally shop outside retail box for travel items (Oct 22, 2009)
Practical but frugal travel gear can be purchased for as little as 20 cents an item. We pick up inexpensive travel items by using the following retail options:

'Cyber Monday' money-saving tips (Oct 21, 2009)
The holiday hype has arrived, with an upcoming parade of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in late November. But not every deal is a good bargain, according to government and industry experts. Here are shopping and security guidelines for Cyber Monday or any day.

Kick costs of bad habits to save money (Oct 20, 2009)
Our vices and bad habits can tax our bank accounts. Procrastination, poor planning and impulse shopping often sabotage our financial goals. Here's a list of bad habits and money-saving solutions:

Half-price deals abound on Web site (Oct 20, 2009)
Are you ready for a night out on the town at half price?

Chic camping strategies blend style with budget (Oct 19, 2009)
If glamour camping — "glamping" — appeals to you, but paying hundreds of dollars per night doesn't, consider cobbling together your own high-end camping experience for a fraction of the cost.

Americans cutting back on health care to save money, poll finds (Oct 08, 2009)
WASHINGTON — Many Americans have been putting off doctors' visits, forgoing medical tests and taking expired medications to save money over the past year, according to a new poll by Consumers Union.

Thrifty rides can extend your travel budget (Sep 24, 2009)
Whether you're touring Bangkok or Boston, thrifty rides can extend the borders of your travel budget. Here are a few of our favorite ways to travel with convenience and affordability:

Cutting the fat from the family budget (Sep 23, 2009)
Small changes have reduced electrical charges in my home. On a year-over-year basis, we have used 20 percent less electricity due to two minor adjustments. We have switched most of the light bulbs to compact florescent bulbs (CFLs), an energy-saving option. Additionally, during the day and vacations, we turn off the water heater, a move that generates cool savings.

'Fame' schools struggling to survive recession (Sep 22, 2009)
The competitive drive and quest for success is still present at performing arts schools, which are private, public and charter, but officials say the recession has left them with less money and more to do. They educate students in the classical arts, but also have modern offerings, such as hip-hop dance and pop vocals. In addition, the schools have started teaching business courses to help budding artists learn to make a living.

The new luxe: Getting down to practicality (Sep 21, 2009)
NEW YORK — The world of high fashion is coming down to earth a bit. Trenchcoats, jumpsuits, sumptuous sweater sets and billowy dresses intended to flatter a wider range of body shapes and sizes ruled the runway at New York Fashion Week, which showcased spring 2010 designs for buyers and fashion editors.

Getting better bargain much easier in this economy (Sep 17, 2009)
These days, you can haggle on almost anything anywhere, said Susan Spencer, executive editor for All You magazine. "Everything is negotiable," she said. "In this economy, it's definitely a buyer's market."

More brides make weddings lovely for less (Sep 15, 2009)
As the recession lingers, brides are trimming guest lists, crafting their own favors, slashing flower budgets and doing without the open bar. Sure, love blooms in hard times, but nuptials are less lavish.

Appliance shopping? Many retailers will negotiate (Sep 14, 2009)
Thinking ahead financially in a recession is one thing. Preparing for the unexpected is quite another.

Couture clothes for rent (Sep 11, 2009)
Cinderella stories aside, few women could justify spending $800 for a one-night stand with even the most enchanting evening dress.

Recession forcing retailers to think small (Sep 10, 2009)
NEW YORK — The Great Recession and Americans' retreat into thriftiness are teaching retailers a new lesson: How to survive when consumers are focused on "needs" rather than "wants."