Lifestyle
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Here’s Why Frugal Redditors Are Ditching Amazon Prime
For the first time in four years, Amazon raised the price of Prime in February, adding to the inflationary pressure consumers have felt since mid-2021. While there were a host of (now-defunct) workarounds to avoid the increase, some of the…
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Is Alkaline Water Good for You … or a Scam? We Asked Experts
Despite concerns about the environment, microplastics, and chemical leaching, the $40 billion bottled water market continues to grow. Part of that success is driven by the popularity of alkaline waters, which companies and celebrity boosters market as a convenience and health drink.…
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Things You Should Stop Buying in 2023
Every year we spend money on purchases that may be falsely advertised, environmentally harmful, or simply overpriced. But we don’t have to keep making those same mistakes. Here are some of the worst offenders you should avoid in 2023, along…
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These Grocery Stores Are Open on Christmas Day
It feels like every holiday comes with a moment where you realize there’s just a few more things you need. While the biggest holiday of the year will see most businesses close, there are still a good amount of grocery…
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Trader Joe’s Superfans Are Obsessed With the Store’s Wool Trivets and Wreaths
Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday goods have hit stores across the country, including a “12 days of scented candles” gift set, dark chocolate-covered gingerbread folk, and jingle-jangle pretzel twists. But TJ’s superfans seem most excited by a returning holiday favorite —…
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KFC Canada’s New Sandwich Has Built-In Gravy Boat, and We’re Jealous
Everyone has gravy on the brain with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday this week, which is why we’re all drooling over the Gravy Lovers Sandwich, KFC Canada’s latest creation. It’s made with a fried chicken breast topped with a slice of…
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New Amazon Gadget Can Make Anything Taste Like Cheetos
If you love licking neon orange Cheetos dust off your fingers, there’s a new Amazon gadget made just for you: the Cheetos Duster. Despite the name, it’s not a cleaning…
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States Where Thanksgiving Turkeys Are Cheapest (and Most Expensive)
Inflation is hitting Thanksgiving dinner tables hard this year with turkey prices reaching record highs in many states. And if you’re the chef in charge of preparing the spread, the…
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Grand Canyon Destination Gets New Name to Honor Native Inhabitants
Going woke, righting tone-deaf wrongs, changing with the times — call it what you will, but Grand Canyon National Park is renaming a popular stop to rid it of its offensive…
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Domino’s To Deploy Fleet of 855 Electric Delivery Vehicles
Domino’s is deploying hundreds of electric vehicles at locations across the U.S. in what it says will be the largest fleet of electric delivery vehicles in the country, according to…
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Frugal Redditors Share Their Money-Saving Black Friday Tips
Profit-hungry retailers pitch Black Friday as if it’s some rare fire sale that budget-conscious consumers can’t afford to miss. But the data show otherwise. According to a recent Reuters report,…
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How Curbside Grocery Pickup Can Save Money and Time, According to Redditors
Since the pandemic, retailers have introduced a wealth of delivery and pickup options for groceries, with many stores offering the service for free. Redditors recently discussed the merits of these…
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States Where Homes Are Most Affordable
The housing market is in upheaval right now. Mortgage rates have hit a 20-year high, cooling the record demand that emerged during the pandemic, which pushed prices through the roof.…
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The Internet Is Obsessed With This Stylish Sam’s Club Bag
Sam’s Club has become an unlikely fashion favorite on TikTok after members discovered its Member’s Mark Weekender Travel Bag. Dozens of viral TikTokkers are touting the $50 tote as a…
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10 Musicians Who Went Broke (or Lost Millions)
When musicians hit it big, they can become millionaires (or even billionaires) if they manage their money well. But having so much money can be difficult, and it’s easy to…
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Nintendo to Hatchimals: Gifts That Sparked Holiday Insanity
The holiday shopping season always brings wild-eyed buyers trying to take advantage of bottom-dollar discounts. But every few years, a particular item — usually electronics or toys — sells even…
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Outrageously Ugly Christmas Sweaters (Most for $40 or Less)
Hideous holiday sweaters have been such a cliche for so long that they’re actually now in vogue. Christmas parties (even those on Zoom) are a competition for who can wear…
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Movie Remakes That Are Better Than the Originals
You might think Hollywood’s enduring interest in remaking films is a sign of creative bankruptcy, and you might be right. But the practice is viewed by studios as a way…
