Just hearing the word "sales" can stir people up in a frenzy, especially during a holiday weekend. But just because something is discounted during a holiday weekend doesn't always necessarily mean it's actually a good deal. Dealnews, a site that scours the web for the best deals, gives the lowdown on the best and worst deals to expect this Memorial Day weekend. Best Deals: Apparel. Spring Read more

Mother's Day is coming up and there are plenty of freebies and discounts going around for savvy moms to cash into. Seems like most of the discounts this year cater toward food and drinks; here are a few of them: Caribou Coffee: Buy one, get one free with this coupon. Print it out or save it on your phone. Ikea: Free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes and a cup of coffee on Sunday Read more

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday and if you're thinking of spending the day with her but want to do something more intimate and personal, here are a few fun and frugal ideas: Movie Marathon. Kick back and relax with Mom by indulging in a movie marathon. Pick movies with a mother-daughter theme or her favorite classics. Make some homemade popcorn or mix a few margaritas for the both of Read more

It's that time of the year again — tax day. Many may describe it as a painful necessity, but on the bright side, there are plenty of retailers that are ready and willing to help soothe your tax frustrations. Arby’s: Get free curly fries at participating Arby's restaurants on April 17. "Like" its Facebook page to get the coupon. Boston Market: Buy a meal and get one free on April 17 with Read more

We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more

Presidents' Day is arguably one of the best shopping days of the year. In fact, data from Shop It to Me, a site that sends personalized sales alerts to shoppers, revealed that Presidents' Day deals average better holiday discounts than on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are a couple to look out for: J. Crew: 20 percent off online orders of at least $150 with the code FABFEB. Offer ends Feb. Read more

Every budget traveler knows that the secret to low-cost travel is to take advantage of coupons and offers that are available. PopSugar Shop has a great offer right now — $50 for a $100 Travelocity hotel gift card — that'll save you the hassle of scouring the web for hotel deals. You'll get to pick from 55,000-plus destinations worldwide and stay at a variety of lodgings, ranging from major Read more