Living on the Cheap

Valentine’s Day is a holiday full of love, laughter and, if you’re a bargain hunter, lots of sweet savings. Most will celebrate by buying gifts and taking loved ones out for dinner, drinks or dessert. However, who says you have to spend big bucks to show your love? Money-saving cupids should aim their arrow at …

Whether you’re single or not, Wendy’s has a deal for all hungry bargain hunters on Single Awareness Day!  And all you need is a single dollar. Okay, it’s actually a little more, but it’s still a juicy deal — especially given how expensive dining out is nowadays. Image: Wendy’s On Single Awareness Day, Feb. 15, …

For the 16th year, QDOBA is spicing up Valentine’s Day with big savings for couples.  Choose from burritos, tacos, nachos and more for a lovely meal on Feb. 14, 2026. And, because there are so many toppings, the combinations are endless. Loveliest of all for bargain hunters, the popular restaurant always serves FREE guacamole and …

No telescope required — just a love of queso! QDOBA will have fans howling at the moon in 2026. Is the moon really made of cheese? Well, in this case, the moon means you can enjoy lots of delicious, gooey cheese at the popular restaurant — all year long. For every monthly full moon in …

The expense of dining out has hit an all-time high! And that even includes the usually budget-friendly fast-food restaurants. There was a time when you could easily feed a family of four for under $20 at just about any fast-food restaurant. However, nowadays, $20 may barely be enough to feed two people. That’s why any …

You’re invited to the pizza party! Everyone loves Little Caesars because of its delicious pizzas and great value — perfect for frugal families and pizza parties on a budget. The restaurant offers one of the best deals on the much-loved pizza and that’s why it’s more popular than ever with bargain hunters. And, for a …

Denny’s is America’s diner — always offering a good comfort meal at a reasonable price. However, dining out is more expensive than ever before, especially for families.  Thankfully, the popular diner is making it more affordable with its new value menu — Slammin’ Meal Deals. Best of all, the value menu is available all day, …

Wendy’s is going big! The popular restaurant is known for its “Biggie” deals. And now there are more options to customize your savings. Just about anything can be customized nowadays and most diners prefer to have more personalized ordering options at restaurants. To this end, Wendy’s is putting its fans first with the introduction of …

Great news! This burger deal is being extended. As smash burgers continue to grow in popularity across restaurant menus and social media, Miami Grill is adding its own take to the trend with a limited-time Double Smash Burger available till Feb. 22, 2026. The South Florida-based fast-casual chain is offering the burger for $5.99. It …

Extra mustard and savings, please! For bargain hunters, there’s nothing ever corny about saving money, especially when it means dining on the cheap.  Image: Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In occasionally offers discounted corn dogs for one day only on select dates, typically holidays or other notable days. (Any add-ons are extra.) There’s usually no limit, so …

Arby’s has meaty savings all boxed up! Bargain hunters are always looking for any meal deals on the menu to stretch their dining dollars. It’s one of the best ways to get multiple menu items at a discounted price. And Arby’s has just introduced its new Meat & 3 Box meal deal with meaty value …