Money
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Check Your Receipts: Customers Outraged, Claiming Walmart is Overcharging
Have you ever gone to Walmart or Target, strictly shopped the sales, and sworn your total amount due couldn’t possibly be as much as the cashier said it was? Well, you might be on to something. Both retailers have recently gotten…
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TikTok’s Envelope Savings Challenge Is Infuriatingly Dumb
The “money-saving” envelope challenge is a trend that’s been swirling around on TikTok for the last two years, and although it presents itself as an easy way to save a bunch of money, all we can see are the gaping…
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‘I’m Closing Down This Store’: Dollar General Worker Reaches Breaking Point as the Only Employee Who Showed Up for Work
Like that pair of pants you wore in high school that you’ve been refusing to get rid of because you know they’ll fit you again someday, the U.S. labor market is tight. You can scan the windows of local businesses in…
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Screw Ticketmaster: Here’s How to Get Cheap Concert Tickets
With more people itching to see their favorite artists perform live in a post-pandemic world, the price of concert tickets has skyrocketed. But not all hope is lost: There are still ways to find and buy tickets at a discount. Here…
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Melted Cheese? Seared Beef? McDonald’s Spins Common Sense Burger Changes as Innovation
McDonald’s just announced that it’s going to change the way it cooks your burgers, but we’re saying right here and now that it’s not going to make them any tastier or worth the ever-rising price. We see right through your…
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Hoarders Rejoice! People Are Actually Selling (and Buying) Old McDonald’s Food Containers
Under the heading of “Crap You Seriously Thought Was Garbage But It Turns Out Some Idiot Will Pay Good Money for It,” we have this: There is a treasure trove (or garbage pile) full of McDonald’s packaging available for sale…
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Don’t Be a Victim: 21 Cheap Ways to Protect Yourself From Thieves
With prices rising for everything from fast food to cars, it should be no surprise that thieves are looking for ways to take advantage — even stealing gasoline from cars.…
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Gee Thanks, Amazon: Shoppers Might Start Getting Charged for Returns
Maybe you think Jeff Bezos is an ass. Maybe you refuse the siren song of Amazon Prime and solely support small businesses instead. But more than likely, at one point…
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Why I Will Never, Ever Have Another Yard Sale
It’s been a lot of years since I plopped down my old, unloved stuff at a yard sale — and it’s not something I plan to do twice. While some…
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The Last Microwave You’ll Ever Buy: Why Costco is My Go-To for Small Kitchen Appliances
Before you buy that new coffee machine, toaster oven, or mixer, I have a tip for you: Always buy your small appliances at Costco. I do, and it’s saved me…
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Credit Union vs. Bank: How To Choose the One That Best Fits Your Financial Needs
Following Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB’s) implosion this year — not to mention the consequent venture capitalist bailout — only 10% of American consumers say they have confidence in the country’s…
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Don’t Buy These Things at the Dollar Store or You’ll Regret It
We all try to save money where we can, and shopping at dollar-store chains seems like an appealing way to achieve that goal, especially as record inflation hits our wallets.…
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These Are the Items People Will Fight You For at a Garage Sale
When yard sale season hits, you know it’s time to start fighting crowds for cheap crap. Just kidding; you can legit find some fantastic deals at garage sales. Whether you’re…
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Get Your Forever Stamps Pronto! Postage Rates Likely to Go Up This Summer
Ready to pay more to mail a letter? The USPS is hoping so, as it has announced plans to hike the rate for sending a letter to 66 cents. The…
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Happy Camper Hacks: Here Are 9 Ways To Go Camping on a Budget
While it can be easy to associate camping with luxury RVs and expensive gear, there are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors while on a budget. By doing a…
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Planning on Planting? Check Out These Cheap, Year-Round DIY Greenhouse Ideas
Given that greenhouses can cost as much as $25,000, only the wealthiest cold-climate gardeners can afford to keep their plants happy year-round. Unless, that is, you build the greenhouse yourself.…
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Inflation Is Cooling. Why Is Everything Still So Damn Expensive?
Optimism about the latest inflation data is everywhere: “US inflation fell in March for the ninth month in a row“; “Stocks are rising as inflation cools in March“; “Inflation data…
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Screw Retail Therapy! I Tried These Reddit-Approved Ideas To Avoid Clicking the Buy Button
You’ve been guilty of it, too: online shopping as a form of entertainment. The thrill of the click can be addictive, and Amazon is especially easy to get lost in,…
