Tara McAlister

Some items can always be purchased, using a coupon, for less than retail cost.

With close to 40,000 items at the average grocery store, it’s easy to buy stuff you don’t need. Here’s my list of grocery store musts and busts:

Mother’s Day is big business. The National Retail Federation estimates consumers will spend an average of $150 on Mother’s Day gifts. Here are my suggestions for gifts that cost far less but will still win Mom’s heart:

Using coupons, shopping the store specials and taking advantage of your loyalty cards are often the first steps to saving at the grocery store. Here are some other tips to keep in mind:

The pollen is starting to thin out, so it’s time to get out the sponges and elbow grease and tackle the spring cleaning. These tips should make it a bit easier:

Gas prices have spiked again, with no relief in sight. So how can you save money on gas?

Here are my Do’s and Don’ts of smart shopping:

Did you know ...

You may have seen recent Walmart ads asking Charlotte shoppers to compare their Harris Teeter receipts to an identical shopping trip at Walmart. A spokeswoman said Walmart is focusing on Charlotte because “there is an opportunity to ‘surprise’ customers with price differences here.”

Spring back into your garden with these five frugal tips: