Living on a Budget

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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 the most cost-efficient and convenient ways.  One example of this…

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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 now, it barely covers the cost of a latte at…

  • 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 like going to the grocery store becoming their own cortisol-charged…

  • Lavish Purchases People Somehow Still Afford

    While there are folks out there who have done well for themselves and ended up with the kinds of financial portfolios where they can afford the plastic surgery outings, the frequent European vacations, and the boats that come with the…

  • People’s Go-To Fancy Frugal Meals

    There’s nothing like carving out some time for yourself to put together an economically efficient meal that you’d otherwise have to dig a bit deep into your wallet for.  It’s an educational Reddit thread like the one we have here…

  • People’s Best “Buy Once, Use For A Lifetime” Purchases

    In an era where the cost of living is steadily on the rise and inflation simply won’t leave us all alone, the value of investing in various items that will last a long time can’t be expressed enough.  This Reddit…