Money
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Biggest Political Scandals in U.S. History
For a country that’s only been around for a couple of centuries, America has had its fair share of political scandals. Some involved money, but more revolved around sex, and a few others were tied to abuse of power. They…
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29 HOA Horror Stories of Petty Neighborhood Disputes
Plenty of people love homeowners associations for keeping neighborhoods tidy and packed with amenities. But HOAs also have a lot of say — too much, many argue — when it comes to otherwise private property, from whether certain flowers can…
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5 ‘Quiet’ Luxury Brands That Only the Super Rich Know About
Access to the world of millionaires and billionaires is exclusive by definition. Here’s an example. You’ve probably never heard of the Centurion card from American Express, and even if you have, you probably don’t have one. That’s because you need…
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Angry Shoppers Are Breaking Up With Amazon After It Quietly Raised Its Free Shipping Minimum
Back in August, eCommerceBytes broke the news that Amazon would be testing a new free shipping threshold, raising the minimum from $25 to $35. Although Amazon confirmed the change, it said that it was only testing the new minimum in…
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5 Cheapest Ways To See a Doctor Without Insurance
Healthcare is broken in the United States. The costs are exorbitant, millions remain uninsured, and tens of thousands of Americans die every year because they can’t afford medical attention. That said, there are ways to survive in the U.S. healthcare…
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How To Actually Save Money At Costco
There can be an ocean span of a difference between actually getting the most out of a grocery shopping haul at your nearest Costco, and then falling prey to doing something absolutely unhinged like shopping on an empty stomach, which…
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Hard Life Truths Millennials Already Understand (but Gen Z Doesn’t…Yet)
This is just the kind of AskReddit thread that was guaranteed to get folks riled up. Since the dawn of time itself, it would seem that generations separated by age…
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Profit Over People: CEOs at These 10 Companies Make Over 1,000 Times More Than Their Employees
The richest 1% of Americans make 84 times as much as the bottom 20%, according to the Congressional Budget Office. And if things go on as they have for the…
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Restaurants That People Refuse To Eat At, And Why
Countless chain restaurants have seemingly managed to defy rhyme and reason considering how they’ve managed to stay in business. Though it may have something to do with troubling waves of…
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12 Products That Don’t Work As They Should, Yet People Still Buy Them
Many of us are capable of carrying onward with profound levels of stubbornness when it comes to continuing to buy lousy products and/or stay signed on for seemingly purposeless subscriptions,…
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Celebs Who Blew Their Money on Stupid Things
From athletes and musicians to actors and socialites, celebrity usually coincides with massive wealth. However, there is no shortage of stars who find a way to squander even the most…
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These Are Some of the Worst Neighbors Ever
Buying a home can be a minefield, especially in today’s overheated market. And no amount of money or preparation can guarantee you good neighbors — and plenty of homeowners have…
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12 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Be Doing
Making repairs around your home — as opposed to hopping on the phone and calling someone else up to come through your home to see to it that everything doesn’t…
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Genius Hack Shows How To Turn a Beer Can Into a Camping Stove
Camping aficionados and travel enthusiasts are always on the hunt for ingenious methods to simplify their outdoor experiences. Here at Cheapism, we love the art of re-purposing everyday items in…
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12 Applaudable Times Costco Was The Best
If there’s one thing that we continue to be reminded of from the blossoming Reddit community that is r/Costco, it’s that so much of what makes Costco the magical, 5-star…
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10 Cheap and Easy Hacks That Replace ‘Normally Expensive’ Items
In the good old days, five bucks felt like a small treasure (I swear my parents stay boasting about how they could buy “so many snacks” with just $5). But…
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10 Frugal Wins From Cheap Geniuses
We are all for anyone who takes the time and effort to cut down on the steadily rising costs of living through various ingenious acts of top-tier frugality. With outings…
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The Most Extravagant Yachts in the World
There’s a certain amount of luxury associated with owning a boat, even if it’s a mere speedboat or sailboat for weekend recreation. But over-the-top vessels called “superyachts” take boating to…
