Living on a Budget
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11 TikTok Finance Influencers Who Are Actually Worth Listening To
For some, TikTok is just that app where Gen Z posts dancing videos. Those actually on TikTok, though, know that there’s a whole world of education and entertainment awaiting. There are folks clamoring to share their opinions and expertise on everything…
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Frugal Redditors Are Obsessed With Bidets — Here’s Why
From the way people discuss bidets online, you’d think they were talking about some transformative self-help book or multi-level marketing scheme. For proponents, it’s not just a practical bathroom gadget but “the best financial decision” ever made and a “life-changing…
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9 Things You Should Always Cheap Out On, According to Thrifty Redditors
Brand-name drugs have exactly the same risks, benefits, and effects as generic drugs — and yet they’re 80-85% more expensive on average. The frugal choice? Always buy off-brand medicine. While you can apply the same logic to other purchases, it’s not…
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The Best Products for Surviving Winter
Hate the cold? Join the club. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make Old Man Winter a little more tolerable, whatever he decides to dish out this year. Here are 50 smart buys that can help you survive the…
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8 Ways To Save More Money in 2023, According to Thrifty Redditors
After inflation battered budgets and the stock market had its worst year since 2008, economist are predicting yet another difficult year in 2023. For the average person, that might mean battening down the hatches until we’ve weathered the seemingly never-ending…
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The Cheaper Starbucks Alternative That Could Be Soon Coming to Your Neighborhood
Marketed as a cheaper alternative to big-name coffee chains such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, Blank Street Coffee has grown quickly in popularity — managing to convince even some picky caffeine addicts that its jitter juice is affordable and of good quality.…
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Here’s Why Egg Prices Are Hitting Record Highs
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has killed nearly 60 million chickens and led to a record increase in egg prices. When chickens are exposed to the highly…
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7 Best Quick (and Cheap) Costco Meals, According to Superfans
If you’ve got an empty stomach, an even emptier fridge, and post-work fatigue, chances are you’re going to splurge on takeout. One money-saving solution: plan ahead and stock your kitchen…
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Saving Strategies That Could Cost You Money
Cutting costs here and there is a common way consumers try to save money. But many familiar tactics just aren’t worthwhile, and some may end up costing more — in…
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How to Ease the Financial Cost of Losing a Pet
In This Article: Pet Euthanasia (free to $500+) Pet Burial Costs (free to $200+) Pet Cremation Costs (free to $300+) Other Ways to Save Final Word Frequently Asked Questions The…
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Here’s Why Travelers Praise Costco’s ‘Phenomenal’ Vacation Packages
With Costco’s long list of benefits, it’s easy to forget about the membership’s little-known perks. Costco Travel is one valuable but ultimately overlooked service, which offers great deals on travel…
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9 Memberships That Actually Save You Money, According to Redditors
The average American is drowning in subscriptions. In fact, more than half of people underestimate the cost of their monthly subscription bill by at least $100, according to a recent…
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7 Frugal Tips for First-Time Parents on a Budget
According to a NerdWallet analysis, a household that makes $40,000 can expect to pay as much as $21,248 for the child’s first year. So alongside the joys of starting a…
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Starbucks Announces Major Changes to Its Rewards Program — And Fans Aren’t Happy
In its first major change to its rewards program in three years, Starbucks is making it more difficult to earn freebies like free coffee and merchandise. While the rewards program…
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7 Clever Uses For Cheap Vodka (Besides Drinking It)
A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go…
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These Trending Budget Challenges Could Make Saving Money Fun in 2023
Boring spreadsheets and tedious money-tracking apps are so last year. Instead, budget-conscious Generation Xers and millennials will turn to gamified “budget challenges and saving games” in 2023, according to a Pinterest analysis. The…
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Frugal Resolutions You Should Make for the New Year
With holiday shopping winding down and a new year ahead, now is the time to start getting your finances under control. One in 3 people are planning to make a finance-related New…
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What To Know About Prime Access, Amazon’s Discounted Prime Membership
At $139 per year (or $14.99 per month), the cost of an Amazon Prime membership can be an expensive pill to swallow, especially for shoppers who need that $15 for…
