Living on a Budget
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These 9 Fast-Food Chains Are the Biggest Ripoffs, According to Reddit
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now if you’re not careful, and your sad burger and cold…
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The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical expenses. The result is an affordability crisis that has prompted…
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This Easy TikTok Yogurt Hack Has Fancy Dessert Vibes, and I’m in Love
Ever see a food hack on Tiktok that you just have to try? I usually don’t, either. But then I saw a viral food hack of a peanut butter chocolate yogurt cup concoction and it looked so darn good that…
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‘Stop Giving These Fast-Food Places Your Money’: Viral TikTok Reveals the REAL Cheap Lunch MVP
Fast-food has a reputation rooted in cheap convenience, but it’s not always all that affordable. The last time I hit Taco Bell on an empty stomach, I about keeled over when I heard my total, as calculations of what at-home…
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Don’t Make These 11 Mistakes the Next Time You Go Thrifting
Thrifting can be a great way to embrace sustainability, protect the environment, and save some serious cash. (Who said you can’t be thrifty and fabulous at the same time?) Shopping at secondhand stores allows you to unearth unique vintage items,…
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Bizarre, Gross, and Illegal: 11 ‘Extreme’ Money-Saving Habits and Hacks
On r/Frugal, like-minded cheapskates band together to confront inflation, discuss little-known thrifty tips, and complain about the rising costs of living. It’s an invaluable resource. But sometimes the community’s Redditors are so close-fisted, so hell-bent on saving every last cent,…
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Trying to Save Money? You Might Be Living in the Wrong State
Between high rents, expensive gas, and $15 drinks, it can feel near impossible to save in California. Sure, you get used to decimating your savings every weekend. But then you…
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9 States With No Income Tax (And What That Means For You)
If you live in a state like California or New York, you might be shocked to learn that some states don’t charge income taxes. Sounds like a dream, right? But…
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Side Hustle Nation: 33% of Workers With Side Gigs Need the Extra Money To Survive
Side hustlers make an average of $810 a month. That may sound like a lot, but a third of side hustlers are spending their extra cash on living expenses, according to…
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What the Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Means for You — and How To Get Around It
After months of hand-wringing and false starts, Netflix announced Monday that it’s begun its password-sharing crackdown. The long and the short of it is that a Netflix account is limited to…
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Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk…
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9 Mistakes You’re Making While Shopping at Target
Target is a beloved destination for millions of shoppers who delight in the experience of grabbing a cart, leisurely strolling through its familiar aisles, and spending a pretty penny on…
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People Did a ‘College Move Out Dive’ and Scored Major Finds
Between exams, moving out of dorms, and, of course, making time to party before the summer, the end of the school year is usually pretty hectic. Most students are just…
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Massages and Fancy Cheeses: Penny-Pinching Redditors Share Their 9 Most Extravagant Habits And Expenses
If you spend time on Reddit’s r/frugal forum, you might start to feel guilty for all the little treats you enjoy throughout the week. I mean, these are real penny-pinchers…
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Try These Cheap and Easy DIY Garden Paths To Spruce Up Your Yard
Transforming your backyard into an inviting oasis doesn’t always have to break the bank. Thanks to these cheap DIY garden path ideas, you can spruce up your outdoor space on…
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Extreme Couponing Hot-Take: Are Stockpiles Wasteful?
On any good coupon connoisseur’s shelves, you’re liable to find rows of laundry detergent, dozens of shampoo bottles, cleaning products galore, and enough toothpaste to supply a dental office. To…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I…
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Forget Hydro Flask: Here’s Why Nalgene Still Makes the Best Water Bottles
Once a symbol of crunchy outdoorsy types, the reusable water bottle entered the mainstream in the early 2010s, when college campuses began to ban bottled water for environmental and health…
