Living on a Budget
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10 SKIMS Alternatives You Can Buy for Under $50
When Kim Kardashian launched SKIMS in 2019, it quickly became one of the most popular and sought-after shapewear brands on the market. Offering a wide range of products including bodysuits, leggings, bras, and more, the brand set itself apart with its focus…
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7 Purchases That Frugal Redditors Say Drastically Improved Their Lives
When it comes to frugality, saving money is only half the battle. The more difficult task is knowing when to put aside your miserliness and buy something meaningful. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of seven purchases that budget-conscious Redditors…
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Goodbye, Baggage Fees: 10 Carry-On Tips
Airlines love charging travelers for checking their bags, which can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of travel for families. We’re stuck cramming everything into our carry-ons to avoid fees. Here are packing tips and tricks that can help. Related: Unbelievable Airline Incidents…
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United Airlines’ New Seating Policy May Save Families Money
Flying with United Airlines is about to get more convenient for families thanks to the carrier’s new family seating policy that allows parents to sit with their children without paying extra. United is rolling out new seat map technology that…
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The Cheapest Ways To Move Across the Country — And Other Moving Tips
Moving across the country can be a financial nightmare. But fear not, fellow cheapskates. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you (well, not exactly), scouring the web, trawling social media, and comparing prices to find the cheapest way to move…
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Simple but Savvy Ways To Get Free Stuff
We were taught that getting something for nothing is too good to be true, but really you just have to be savvy enough to find the real no-strings-attached, no-cost stuff that’s out there. To get free stuff, you have to…
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Amazon Clinic Lets You Skip the Waiting Room — Here’s How
With the advent of Amazon Clinic, the e-commerce giant has entered the digital healthcare space — and it could save you money and a trip to the doctor’s office. Available…
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How To Use Google Lens To Find the Cheapest Products
When you’re searching for the best deal online, it can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Overstock — there are just too many marketplaces and…
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Here’s Why You Should Join Your Local Buy Nothing Group
Since nearly everything can be bought and sold for a profit, it’s hard to imagine how a gift economy might emerge, or even thrive. And yet, an international movement centered…
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11 DIY Dog Beds Your Pup Will Love
DIY dog beds are a great way to save money while providing your furry bestie with a comfortable place to sleep. By making your own dog bed, you can customize…
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5 Things To Know Before Putting Nitrogen in Your Tires
When most people inflate their tires, they go with plain old compressed air. It’s cheap, widely available, and works just fine. But there is a pricier alternative: nitrogen-filled car tires.…
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Medicaid Recipients Can Now Use Funds To Buy Groceries
As pandemic-driven boosts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits dissipate, the Biden Administration is granting states permission to use Medicaid funds to pay for groceries and nutritional counseling,…
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Here’s Why You Should Buy Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests
It might sound counterintuitive, even risky, but you should almost always skimp on home pregnancy tests. That’s because whether you spend $30 or $1, all Food and Drug Administration-approved test…
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Is Visible Wireless Good? We Tried It for a Year To Find Out
In the past few years, established wireless providers like Verizon and AT&T have seen growing competition from dirt-cheap carriers called mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). We know that sounds boring…
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I Tried Misfits Market and Imperfect Foods — Here’s How It Went
It’s tough to measure up to conventional beauty standards — especially, it turns out, if you’re a potato. Or a mango. Or pretty much any fruit or vegetable. Because if…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
