Living on a Budget
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Do You Pay for Unlimited Data? You’re Probably Wasting Your Money, According to a New Survey
If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably overpaying for your mobile plan, according to a new report from WhistleOut. The survey found that while the majority of Americans use 15GB or less of data a month, most are paying for…
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Even Dishwashers Needs Cleaning: Redditors Share Their Top Tips To Revamp Your Dishwasher
Dishwashers are some of the most heavily-used appliances in the kitchen. Every now and then, you may notice that your dishwasher isn’t cleaning as well as it used to. When this happens, it’s important to identify the underlying issue by…
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5 For $5: Arby’s Legendary Roast Beef Deal is Back, But Not For Long
Arby’s has brought back its most iconic deal, and it’s so cheap compared to today’s inflated prices that roast beef fans are feeling some serious nostalgia. The 5 for $5 deal nets you five classic roast beef sandwiches for just…
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‘Gotta Do the Math’: Redditors Reveal Things They Thought Were Frugal But Cost Them in the End
We’ve all been there: Maybe the store pricing is confusing, maybe we’re just too tired to watch our pennies, but we’ve all overspent on a so-called “bargain.” Redditors are no different. Almost 2,000 commented after a Redditor asked a question…
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On a Budget? Don’t Let Fido Feel the Pinch. Here’s How You Can Groom Your Dog at Home
Having a dog that requires routine grooming (where are all my Maltese dog owners at?) can make a serious dent in your wallet. The nationwide average is $40 to $75 per groom — an expense that can quickly add up…
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Redditors Share ‘Jean-ius’ Ideas To Make Denim Last Longer
How and when to wash your jeans is one of those divisive topics that seems to have countless answers. A quick look through various Reddit threads shows just how confused people are. Do you wash each pair alone? Do you…
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Here’s How I Transform Costco’s Sheet Cakes for Parties
Are you still spending half of your kid’s birthday party budget on the Spiderman cake you had to order a month in advance from a bakery? If you’re looking for…
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Laugh Through the Pain: 10 Hilarious Tweets About Having No Money We Saw This Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy…
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Got Broken Window Blinds? Redditors Have a Hack to Fix Them
If you have a cat or kids (or even if you don’t) and blinds on your windows, you’ve probably had the great frustration of a broken slat or two. After…
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‘This Is Brilliant’: A Redditor Made 106 Meals for $165 and the Internet Is Impressed
Meal prepping an entire month’s worth of meals is an insane amount of work, but the results are 100% worth the effort. Need convincing? Just look at Redditor u/ArtisanGerard’s very…
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Coast to Coast: Cheap Must-See Attractions in All 50 States
Whether you’re in the midst of planning a road trip or looking at a map for the first time to decide where to go, you can count on finding plenty…
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‘Greedflation’: Why Inflation Is SO Good for Food Billionaires
While inflation rates seem to be cooling in the last few months, that doesn’t mean they aren’t enormously high. Two years ago, white bread was 22% cheaper and butter was 31%…
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Are You Ignoring These Frugal Tips? You’re Basically Losing Money, Redditors Say
You’re probably heard plenty of financially savvy advice before. But actually following it? That’s a whole different story. Saying “no” to smart frugal advice — like not using credit cards…
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13 Ways to Use Pulled Pork Leftovers When You’re Sick of BBQ Sandwiches
Forget giant zucchini and overflowing baskets of tomatoes — mountains of leftover pulled pork are the real bumper crop of summer. Pork shoulder is just about the perfect meat to…
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Frugal (and FUN!) Outdoor Water Games To Keep Kids Entertained All Summer Long
For those super-hot days when simply breathing makes you break a sweat, the task of keeping kids entertained might feel particularly daunting. The best way to have fun and keep…
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Trashy Treasures: Redditors Share Their Tips for Dumpster Diving
Have you ever wanted to dumpster dive, but are either too nervous, too embarrassed, or just not sure where to start? Don’t worry — there are tons of tips out…
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I Asked ChatGPT to Simplify My Life and Save Me Money — Here’s What Happened
Looking to lead a simpler lifestyle and save more money but you’re not sure where to start? Consider welcoming ChatGPT to the chat. And if you’re skeptical about leaving the…
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Is Costco Cracking Down on Membership Sharing? Signs on Reddit Point to Yes
Costco fans on Reddit’s r/Costco community have noticed something at their favorite warehouse store lately: Costco appears to be cracking down on membership sharing. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s when the…
