There are many places that have free or cheap used stuff.
People give away free stuff and cheap stuff on Craigslist all the time. Craigslist is also good for selling things you no longer need, finding local garage sales, and finding jobs. However, Indeed has became a much better tool for job searches.
Freecycle is a community of people that give away free stuff.
Thrift stores like Goodwill, Salvation Army, Savers are often cheaper than department stores.