Living on a Budget
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Chicago Gas Giveaway Causes Major Traffic Headaches
A Chicago businessman is digging deep into his pockets to help relieve residents’ pain at the pump, but his gesture has been a controversial one — and as local news reports show, one that has generated its fair share of traffic.…
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How Much Is Your Age Group Affected by Online Fraud?
The pandemic has given rise to another plague: Online fraud. Internet scammers are flourishing as more of us conduct our day-to-day lives online, including shopping, banking, and communicating with friends and family. But who among us is most vulnerable to…
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22 Things Older Shoppers Should Buy at Costco
Shopping at Costco makes a lot of sense as you get older, even if you’re an empty nester. The warehouse club promises savings that shouldn’t be ignored during an economic downturn like this pandemic — doubly so if you’re on…
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These Are the Best (and Worst) Free Streaming Services for TV and Movies
The growth of streaming services has catapulted in the last few years, and while reports note that more than three-quarters of U.S. households pay for one of the big-three subscription streaming services — Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime — those…
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Drivers Flock to Costco, Sam’s to Save on Gas — Is It Worth It?
There’s no end in sight to rising gas prices. There’s also no end in sight to the line at your local Costco or Sam’s Club gas station. TikTok user @kamilah_michelle shared a look at the line of drivers hoping to…
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Is That Amazon ‘Deal’ a Bargain? These Price Trackers Help You Pay the Lowest Price
Want to save more of your hard-earned cash when you shop online? Don’t have time to search through hundreds of sites to find the best deal? Well, you’re in luck. There are now more online deal trackers than ever before.…
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Burger King is Offering Whoppers for 37 Cents — Here’s How to Get One
It’s the Whopper’s 64th birthday, and we all get to celebrate at Burger King. Related: Which Iconic Food Was Launched the Year You Were Born? The restaurant is selling Whoppers for…
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Best Store-Bought Desserts From Costco
Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with family or enjoying a quiet night at home, a store-bought dessert can be just the ticket. You’ll save lots of time and effort, of course,…
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11 Ways to Stretch Your Holiday Budget at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s
The holiday season can do a number on credit card bills and bank account balances. But devotees of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club can find savings at the…
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81 Things You Don’t Need To Buy
Useless purchases come in many forms. There’s stuff that’s used only a few times before being consigned to the basement or attic, stuff that’s pricey to buy but could be…
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Krispy Kreme Doubles the Free Doughnuts in its Vaccine Promotion
Krispy Kreme is sugarcoating its long-running vaccination doughnut deal by doubling the freebies. In the original deal, announced back in March, anyone who shows their COVID-19 vaccination card at participating…
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What to Buy in July — and What to Skip
After the Fourth of July, retailers start setting their sights on fall, which makes July a good month to snatch up deals on certain summer items. July is also the…
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Are You Vaccinated? Claim These Discounts and Freebies as a Reward
More Americans are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations every day, hopefully bringing us closer to the pandemic’s end. And while that should be incentive enough to get the shot, some companies…
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Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the Quickest and Which Last the Longest?
With the pandemic’s ongoing effects on daily life, it seems like many of us are eating fewer fresh fruits and vegetables. “I’m hearing that is a struggle, yes,” says Seattle-based…
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12 Things We Can Learn From the Great Depression
No one really knows what the nation’s economy will look like as we emerge from 14 months of the coronavirus pandemic, but the occasional parallels with the Great Depression were…
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What to Buy — and What to Skip — in April
It’s officially spring, and retailers are preparing for warm weather and hotter sales. In April, buyers will find deals on everything from spring clothes to jewelry, as well as some…
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Trader Joe’s Best Buys for Packing Your Freezer
March is National Frozen Food Month, which means there’s no better time to check out Trader Joe’s much-buzzed-about freezer section. The quirky grocer manages to pack a staggering variety into…
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The Best (and Worst) Things to Buy in March
The weather in March may be a wild card, but retailers stick to a seasonal schedule no matter what — and that means savings for smart consumers. March is the…
