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Teresa Mears is a publisher, writer and editor who was raised to be frugal. She became a website entrepreneur after 30 years as an editor at newspapers ranging in size from the Portland (Tenn.) Leader to The Los Angeles Times and The Miami Herald, where she worked most recently. She moved to Florida in 1980 because it was the only place she could get a job during that recession and has lived in South Florida since 1985, in Miami, Hollywood, Tamarac, Wilton Manors and Fort Pierce. She is co-owner and CEO of the parent network, Living on the Cheap.

There are plenty of choices in Miami to go on the hunt for vintage and consignment steals, but you have to be in the know of where and when to go, to score those coveted designer bargains, as the shops are scattered far and wide around town. Take a look at our handy guide to …

Dining out can cost you a small fortune, but it certainly doesn’t have to. It just takes a little pre-planning, and perhaps someone to guide you along the way. From organic fare to a tasting of dim sum to special date night promotions, here’s our guide for you on places to go for cheap eats in Palm …

By Donna Gehrke-White Also read Free summer fun & deals for kids & families in Broward. Many have complained that Broward offers few free and cheap activities for families. But we found 10 gems that are either free or extremely low-cost. Consider oceanfront paradises, nature preserves and a horse farm now in a county park – all to …