Living on a Budget
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20 Party Essentials You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store
Party supplies are among the best dollar-store buys, especially as the weather warms and backyard barbecues return to decks and patios across the country. Whether you’re planning a kid’s party, a poolside bash or a Memorial Day blowout, you may…
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25 Energy-Saving Products You Need in Your Home
Trying to boost your home’s energy efficiency isn’t just eco-friendly — it can pay off big time when those utility bills hit your mailbox every month. Though some “green” upgrades can be pricey, others can be surprisingly budget-friendly, especially when…
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20 Products in Your Garage That Are Waste of Space and Money
If you’re fortunate enough to have a garage, you know how much of a struggle it is to maintain the space it provides. A few bicycles, a beer fridge, a work bench, a lawn mower, some tool cases, and maybe…
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10 Jobs That Get You Discounts
Does your job entitle you to discounts on clothing, travel, computers, cars, or even a house? Aside from regular employee benefits, people in many professions enjoy employee discounts from the companies where they work. In some cases, other businesses offer…
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Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and 18 Other Streaming Sites Compared: Which Is Best for You?
Not so long ago, Netflix was just a DVD-by-mail delivery company with high hopes of eventually supplanting Blockbuster Video. Today, it’s the wildly successful forerunner and retail pioneer in an online ecosystem of competing streaming services, all of which give…
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Healthy Meal Prep Tips For a Busy Week
Finding the time to prepare healthy foods to eat throughout the week can be challenging, but with some thoughtful planning and helpful tricks you can easily prepare for the days ahead. Between juggling work, commuting, family time, exercise, and sleep,…
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The Pros and Cons of the Top 6 P2P Payment Services
Whether you’re splitting a dinner check or reimbursing a buddy for concert tickets, P2P (peer to peer) lending apps let you easily transfer cash — and possibly save money doing…
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19 Reasons You Need to Have MoviePass
In these days of digital streaming and comfy home theaters, the movie theater attendance numbers are on the decline. One innovation aimed at bucking that trend has come in the…
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17 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Awards Show Party
For those of you planning to throw an Academy Awards party (or a soiree for the SAG Awards, Grammys, or Golden Globes), here’s how to roll out the red carpet…
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13 Delicious Pressure Cooker Recipes That Save Money and Time
Pressure cookers have long been a favorite in American kitchens, and sales are on the upswing again, due in no small part to the Instant Pot craze. Pressure cookers cut…
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18 Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans are back nearly a decade after the subprime mortgage crisis. Today homeowners have more equity to draw from, fewer are underwater, and banks are lending more responsibly…
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30 Teacher Discounts: Don’t Miss the Savings Year-Round
Plenty of retailers offer deals and discounts for educators in recognition of how hard they work preparing the next generation — often for not much money. Even the United Nations…
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Target Just Cut Prices on Thousands of Items — Here’s What to Buy
Fresh on the heels of Amazon’s price drops at Whole Foods, Target recently announced it was dropping prices on thousands of items across the store. Cheapism recently scoured an Ohio…
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10 Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs
Thank goodness for medication: It speeds recovery, cures many illnesses, and keeps chronic diseases under control. But for all the benefits of modern medicine, the high cost is a major…
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10 Tips for Living on a College Student Budget
College students are big spenders, but most of that money goes toward tuition — aside from a few dollars here and there for noodles or a Netflix subscription. With the…
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10 Ways to Save on School Supplies
The list of required school supplies varies by grade and school, but there are staples that nearly every child needs. With a few sharp tactics, shopping for school supplies can…
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How to Furnish a Dorm Room on a Budget
After paying for books, not to mention school itself, there isn’t much left over for dorm room decor. But consider this a lesson in practicality: Once May rolls around, everything…
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17 Billionaires With Surprisingly Frugal Habits
A striking number of the world’s richest and most famous people lead surprisingly low-maintenance lifestyles. Shunning luxury cars, extravagant homes, and designer clothes and jewelry, these billionaires believe that just…
