Living on a Budget
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Self-Reliance, Minimalism, and Sustainability: 8 Reasons Why Penny-Pinching Redditors Are Frugal
Cheapism readers all have one thing in common: They’re savvy consumers who don’t mind pinching pennies. That said, we all live frugal lifestyles for different reasons. Your parents could be tree-hugging radicals who reject consumerism, or maybe your family cut…
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Is Goodwill Becoming Too Expensive? Some Shoppers Seem To Think So
There’s a Goodwill drop-off location near my home that I’ve been frequenting for years, donating clothes, shoes, toys, and housewares I no longer need in the hopes that somebody can get good use out of them. But now that thrifting…
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11 Mistakes You’re Making at the Dollar Store
You may think shopping at a dollar store is already a smart thing to do, budget-wise — but some mistakes could make your attempt to save a little extra go astray. Don’t make these mistakes next time you hit up…
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Cheap and Easy Food Hacks for College Students on a Budget
Making healthy meals three times a day can be a challenge for many college students on a budget. But not all hope is lost. By implementing strategies from these thrifty Redditors, students can save time and money while ensuring they have…
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Find the Cheapest Taco Bell Near You With This Redditor-Created Website
If you have ever strayed from your usual Taco Bell, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. Each Bell location can set its own prices, which leads to some massive variances within the same city, and even at locations just blocks from…
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You Could Earn Up to $75 Off Your Internet Bill Thanks to This Government Program
Remember that $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill from a few years back? Besides pouring billions of dollars into transportation, roads, and bridges, the plan also funneled $65 million into broadband, with the goal of expanding internet access through programs like…
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Home Buying Blunders: 10 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid When Buying a House
Buying a home will likely be the most expensive decision of your life. In the best-case scenario, it’s the first step toward building significant generational wealth. But if you buy…
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Wikipedia’s Free, No B.S. Travel Guide Is the Best Way To Plan Your Next Vacation
Before you fork over money for a travel agent, a paperback guide, and a phrasebook, you need to get with the times and consider your digital options. After all, you can…
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Charging Made Chic: Veelink’s Wireless Charging Dock Keeps Your Home Office Organized
Keep your desk clutter-free with this attractive, easy-to-use wireless charging stand. I never expected to buy a wireless charger. I tend to avoid frivolous gadgets and usually hide my cell…
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The OfferUp 8: Wacky Things for Sale on OfferUp This Week (6/5/23)
OfferUp is the Wild West. If you’re a user, you already know the unhinged sales going on inside this app, and if you’ve never perused the site, you couldn’t possibly…
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‘Do Better, Burger King’: TikToker Asks Fast-Food Chains for the Cheapest Menu Items, and Not All Understood the Assignment
Looking to save money as you quell the grumbling beast inside your stomach? Maybe you don’t feel like scanning the menu to find the best bargain, or perhaps you want…
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What Is Gray Water — and How Can Using It Help Save You Money?
The average American family uses an average of 300 gallons of water every day — and 75% of it goes down the drain. Some of it isn’t anything you’d want…
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Don’t Go to Walmart if You Don’t Know About These 11 Common Mistakes
For millions of shoppers across the U.S., Walmart is the place to go when you need to get your hands on just about anything. Boasting thousands of locations (5,399 to…
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Finding Happiness on a Budget: 11 ‘Inexpensive’ Purchases That Spark Joy, According to Working-Class Americans
Sometimes all it takes to turn a bad day around is a little treat. After all, who doesn’t enjoy the simple pleasures of life? A steaming mug of good coffee,…
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Make Your Bed, Now Lay (Plants) in It: 6 Cheap Raised Garden Bed Ideas
Whether you’re undertaking your first garden project ever this season or are just looking for some new ideas, one thing is certain: Planting is a pain. Even if you love…
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TikToker Explains to Boomers Why Younger Generations Are Saying ‘Careers Are Dead’
The pandemic-era labor market saw a surplus of workers voluntarily resigning from their careers in search of opportunities that would better benefit them. The economic trend was dubbed “the great…
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These 9 Fast-Food Chains Are the Biggest Ripoffs, According to Reddit
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now…
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The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical…
