44 Frugal Finds

Sure to Come in Handy for the Increased Unemployment Rate of 9.6%

It has been a rough few years for the economy, with the recession and increased unemployment rate of 9.6%. With around 95,000 jobs lost in September 2010 alone, this news is causing quite the commotion.

Though an unemployment rate of 9.6% may not affect Oprah or Lady Gaga, the unemployment rate is not unlikely to have hit home. These featured inexpensive purchases will help you through tough times. From penny jewelry to trash can couture, these frugal finds will make you and your wallet smile.

SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 75%
Activity 35%
Freshness 8%
Brewable Water Purifiers
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Lifestyle
Brewable Water Purifiers
Inexpensive 3D Camcorders
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Tech
Inexpensive 3D Camcorders
Recession Wienies
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Lifestyle
Recession Wienies
Office Supply Couture
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Fashion
Office Supply Couture
Group-Based Deal Delivery
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Lifestyle
Group-Based Deal Delivery
Recession-Proof Flea Markets
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Eco
Recession-Proof Flea Markets
Unemployment Tomatoes
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Eco
Unemployment Tomatoes
Recession-Friendly Greeting Cards
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Marketing
Recession-Friendly Greeting Cards
Crowd-Funded Startups
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Pop Culture
Crowd-Funded Startups
Recession-Friendly Restaurants
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Eco
Recession-Friendly Restaurants
Modern Recession Recipes
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Lifestyle
Modern Recession Recipes
Revivals of Secondhand Books
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Business
Revivals of Secondhand Books
iPads as Bookends
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Art & Design
iPads as Bookends
Pet Recession Blankets
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Lifestyle
Pet Recession Blankets
Credit Crunched Toys
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Pop Culture
Credit Crunched Toys
Recession-Proof Footwear
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Marketing
Recession-Proof Footwear
Automotive Algae Fuel
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Autos
Automotive Algae Fuel
$1 Starbucks + Free Refill
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Lifestyle
$1 Starbucks + Free Refill
Recession-Proof Drugs
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Science
Recession-Proof Drugs
Frugal Vegan Photoblogs
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Eco
Frugal Vegan Photoblogs
Recession Era Toys
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Eco
Recession Era Toys
Video Tape Tables
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Art & Design
Video Tape Tables
Extreme Self-Sufficiency
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Fashion
Extreme Self-Sufficiency
DIY Laptop Blankets
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Art & Design
DIY Laptop Blankets
Frugal Lamp Design
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Art & Design
Frugal Lamp Design
Cheap Sneakers
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Fashion
Cheap Sneakers
Recession-Proof Cars?
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Autos
Recession-Proof Cars?
Thrift Store Fashion Labels
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Eco
Thrift Store Fashion Labels
Paper Bag Fashion
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Pop Culture
Paper Bag Fashion
Recession Conscious Footwear
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Fashion
Recession Conscious Footwear
Solar Parking Garages
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Autos
Solar Parking Garages
Recyclable Folding Cardboard Stool
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Eco
Recyclable Folding Cardboard Stool
Fierce Adhesive Fashion
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Art & Design
Fierce Adhesive Fashion
DIY Screen Printing
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Art & Design
DIY Screen Printing
DIY Presents
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Lifestyle
DIY Presents
DIY Air Conditioning Units
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Eco
DIY Air Conditioning Units
Trash Can Couture
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Fashion
Trash Can Couture
Disposable Wedding Cakes
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Lifestyle
Disposable Wedding Cakes
Corrugated Cat Habitats
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Eco
Corrugated Cat Habitats
Cardboard Home Decor
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Eco
Cardboard Home Decor
Cardboard Origami Shelters
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Eco
Cardboard Origami Shelters
Penny Jewelry
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Fashion
Penny Jewelry

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