Money
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Waste Management: Save Money by Cutting Food Waste With These 25 Tips
Grocery stores have their methods to keep food fresh, but are you as thrifty? Food waste is estimated to be 219 pounds for each person. Joel Gamoran, a food waste crusader and author of the book “Cooking Scrappy,” identifies it…
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We Regret To Inform You That You Should’ve Bought These 10 Things on Sale
Coupon codes, online sales, retailer competition — there’s no reason to pay full price on almost everything these days. Even the proliferation of thrift stores and consignment shops proves that we’d sometimes rather buy used than new if it means…
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Bidets, Cannabis, and AAA: 10 Purchases That Are Worth Every Cent, According to Consumers
With a healthy marketing budget, it seems like companies can sell anything these days. Take Dawn’s “Powerwash Spray.” As far as I can tell, the Procter & Gamble-owned company repackaged Dawn Platinum in a spray bottle and gave it a…
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Garage Sale vs. Estate Sale: What’s the Difference? (and Why Your Wallet Wants You To Shop at Both)
Garage sales and estate sales are two popular ways to get rid of unwanted items, find bargain deals, and make some extra cash in the process. While they may seem similar, there are some key differences between the two. Join…
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7 Proven Garage Sale Pricing Tips
There are few things in life as satisfying as a garage sale. By the end of it, you’ll have purged your closets, decluttered your storage, and earned a sizable cash bonus. That is, if you host a successful garage sale.…
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Stick It to the Man: How To Dispute a Credit Report Error (and Win!)
Do your shoulders tense up every time Credit Karma sends you an email urging you to check your credit score? You’re not alone. As much as you may dread having to deal with credit scores, having an accurate credit report…
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If You Aren’t Using These Coupon Hacks, You’re Doing It All Wrong
If you’re deciding to finally get into the coupon clipping game, knowing how to coupon actually takes some time and skill. You may be wondering, where do I clip coupons? How…
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Airbnb Rental Scams to Watch Out For
From tiny homes to kid-friendly rentals, there’s an Airbnb for every type of travel. Many of its 4 million hosts and 5.6 million active listings are trustworthy and valid. However,…
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Beachfront Mansions to Private Islands: The Lavish Real Estate Portfolios of Hollywood’s Elite
Celebrities — are they really just like this? At the very least, most of their homes are not. Your favorite singers, actors, and television personalities often have several homes, all…
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15 Things You Should Cut Out of Your Life If You’re Broke
The labor market may be tight, but nearly two-thirds of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, scraping together just enough money to catch up with inflation. If that’s you…
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Wendy’s $3 Breakfast Deal: So Good You Might Even Jump Out of Bed
If you’re not a morning person, Wendy’s has a breakfast deal that could actually make you want to part ways with your pillow before they switch the menu over to…
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How to Score 85-Cent Blizzards at Dairy Queen This April
Dairy Queen is rolling back prices on its signature Blizzard ice cream treats this month, and the cheap price tag is inspired by the year of the Blizzard’s creation: 1985.…
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5 Cheap DIY Shed Ideas, Ranked From Complicated to Easy Peasy
Is your backyard filled with as much crap as mine? Random outdoor kid toys, various yard tools, and, in the summer, a big pop-up pool. I have been wanting a…
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What Exactly Is a Consignment Shop, Anyway?
Thrift stores are a great option for buying used or secondhand items for cheap. But what about consignment shops? While both are popular options for people looking to buy or sell…
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How To Build Generational Wealth
The arrival of the final season of “Succession” reminds us that some people start out with an advantage that lets them enjoy a rich life free of debt and loaded…
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Think Twice: Amazon Now Warns Shoppers About ‘Frequently Returned’ Products
There are two types of Amazon shoppers: the person who sees an item and clicks “Buy Now” on a whim and the person who scours the reviews and only makes…
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18 Things You Didn’t Know About Baseball
Most baseball fans know that Nolan Ryan has the most career strikeouts of any Major League Baseball player or that Babe Ruth has more nicknames than a household pet, but…
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Costco and Sam’s Club Purchases That Make Back the Membership Fee
Shopping at warehouse club stores comes at a price: Costco’s membership starts at $60, and a basic Sam’s Club membership costs $50. But there are plenty of ways to make…
