Living on a Budget
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Should You Tip For Takeout? Here’s What Frugal Redditors Say
Is tipping culture in America getting out of hand? Now that point-of-sale kiosks are standard at most establishments, it’s a question that everyone is asking, including budget-conscious Redditors. In a trending thread on r/Frugal, one of the subreddit’s members recently…
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How To Save Money With Retailers That Price Match Amazon
With inflation on the rise, many products and services have become more expensive. The rising cost of living can make it difficult to stick to a budget and save money. One way to stretch your dollars? Take advantage of retailers’…
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5 Apps That Will Actually Save You Money, According to Redditors
A lot of apps that claim to save consumers money end up being a useless waste of space. That said, penny-pinching Redditors claim that these five free apps — all of which received numerous votes of approval — will truly help you save…
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Millions of Bottles of Cleaner Sold at Dollar Stores, Amazon, and Sam’s Club Recalled
Nearly 5 million bottles of household cleaner have been recalled because they may contain a harmful bacteria. The recalled bottles of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner, manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive, were sold starting in December at several retail outlets nationwide, including Amazon, Dollar…
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7 Super Bowl Snacks That Won’t Break the Bank, According to Redditors
While it may feel like you have to take out a second mortgage to throw a Super Bowl party this year — football deviled eggs are definitely off the menu — game day finger foods don’t have to be fancy,…
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The Best Online Thrift Stores for Buying Used Furniture (and Other Household Goods)
In case you needed more reasons to go thrifting: When you buy secondhand, you do your part in helping the environment. Thrifting helps slash demand for new products, thereby lowering the amount of waste and pollution that ends up in landfills…
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AMC Theaters Introduce Seat-Based Pricing — Moviegoers Aren’t Happy
AMC Theaters, the largest movie exhibition company in the U.S., is shaking up how it prices movie tickets. Instead of selling tickets at a flat rate, moviegoers will soon pay…
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Steer Clear of Third-Party Vendors on Walmart.com To Avoid This ‘Scam’
Since we live in the age of Amazon, most major retailers have upped their e-commerce game to compete with the online retail giant. Walmart, for instance, has opened up its…
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SNAP Recipients To Soon See Benefit Reductions
SNAP recipients receiving additional pandemic-driven boosts to their benefits will soon see a reduction in their payments as the emergency allotments end. The additional funds, which were put in place…
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Here’s How You Can Bid on Great Deals From Goodwill’s Online Auction Site
Did you know that aside from having thousands of physical stores (4,245, to be exact), Goodwill has online platforms — ShopGoodwill and GoodwillFinds — where you can snag tons of…
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Netflix’s New Password-Sharing Policy Sparks Outrage Among Subscribers
After putting it off for years, Netflix has finally revealed its new password-sharing policy. Subscribers can only share their accounts with people who live at the same address, according to…
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Want to Save Money on Streaming? Rotate Your Subscriptions
Now that everyone from Apple to Lionsgate wants in on that sweet, sweet subscription revenue, consumers are forced to make a choice. Either you pay big bucks for several services,…
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5 Things Worth Making From Scratch To Save Money, According to Redditors
Grocery prices are still up around 12% compared with a year ago. Since then, we’ve all found different ways to cope: cutting back on unnecessary purchases, trading down, buying in…
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Biden Administration Aims to Slash Credit Card Late Fees to Just $8
Exorbitant credit card late fees could be a thing of the past thanks to a proposed Biden administration plan, which aims to curb missed payment fees from $41 to as…
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The Best Online Thrift Stores for Buying Secondhand Clothes
Not only is thrifting cheaper than shopping at traditional stores, it can be a great way to support your community and promote sustainability by reducing demand for new products. Thrifting offers an opportunity…
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How to Cut Costs for Your Super Bowl Party Menu
Whether you watch for the amazing plays, the halftime show, or the commercials, the real star of Super Bowl Sunday in many households isn’t the game, it’s the snacks. As…
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Tight Grocery Budget? Redditors Say This App Is a ‘Tremendous Help’
With eggs more than doubling in price in the past year, many families are feeling the pinch of inflation at the grocery store. To cut down on costs, budget-conscious Redditors…
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Frugal Redditors Are in Love With This Money-Saving Recipe App
Let’s be honest: When it’s the end of the week, you’re tired, and your fridge looks empty, nine times out of 10 you’re going to order takeout. After all, who…
