Living on a Budget
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‘$100K Is the New $50K’: Here’s Why Some People Say They Still Feel Poor Despite Making More Money
In today’s world of rising inflation, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves scratching our heads and wondering how — despite earning more — we still struggle to make ends meet. Take a look at this Reddit user’s dilemma, for example:…
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Eat at Chipotle for $5 or Less With This Clever Hack
With fast food prices on the rise, it’s rare that you can find a meal for under $15 these days. But frugal Redditors say they’ve found a way to eat at Chipotle for just $5.40 — and that includes a drink. Just order…
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Throwing Away Your Fast Food Receipt? You Might Be Tossing Out Free Food, Too
Receipts are annoying: They pile up on the floor of your of your car and they get wadded up in the bottom of your purse or pocket. But you should actually pay attention to your receipt next time you hit…
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What’s Cheaper To Use When Traveling: A Local SIM Card or an International Phone Plan?
For many people, being able to stay connected with family and friends while traveling abroad is crucial. One common dilemma faced by travelers is whether to use their phone’s international data plan or purchase a local SIM card abroad. Both…
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Some States Are Giving Teachers a Salary Bump — But It’s Still Not Enough
School’s almost out for summer — and teachers sure as hell deserve the break. Despite being one of society’s most essential professions, teachers are still woefully underpaid, according to (not surprising) recent data by The National Education Association (NEA). The NEA reports…
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Don’t Miss These Perks of Costco and Sam’s Club Membership
To make the most of a Sam’s Club or Costco membership, smart shoppers partake in more than bargains on bulk merchandise — wholesale clubs offer members a host of free services and deals. Some, like the free samples, are a downright essential…
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Buyer’s Remorse: The Internet Shares the Purchases It Regrets
We’ve all been there — paying for something pricey and then really regretting it. And by the time you realize it was a mistake to spend your money on it,…
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Squaring Off: The 8 Items on Wendy’s Value Menu, Ranked
Whether you know Wendy’s for its square burgers, salt-bombed fries, or elite-level milkshakes, you’ve probably been curious about exploring the value menu. With eight items to choose from, none of…
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‘If You Get the Chick-fil-A Combo, You’re Getting Ripped Off’: TikToker’s Budget Hack Goes Viral
If you’re looking for the cheapest fast-food joint to hit up for lunch, you’re probably not going to flip your turn signal on when you see Chick-fil-A out your windshield.…
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8 Genius Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Toiletries, According to Redditors
Have you noticed how everything seems to cost an arm and a leg these days? It’s like even the air we breathe has a price tag on it. But fear…
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TikTok Travel Hack Shows How to Score Free SkyMiles (And It’s SO Easy)
Do you like to travel? Do you like free stuff? We’re assuming those were double-yes answers, so allow us to dial you in on the latest TikTok travel hack that…
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Bad News for Boomers — Nearly Half of Those Aged 59+ Are Too Broke to Retire
We’ve heard all the complaints about Boomers refusing to leave the workforce, teasing their Millennial kids about avocado toast, griping about… well, everything. Deserved or not, there is some not-so-good…
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Why Air-Drying Clothes Is Superior in Almost Every Way
Even in some of the densest cities in Europe, you’ll see clothes dangling from balconies, lines, and drying racks. This might seem like a rather benign observation — Europeans don’t…
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Weddings, Casinos, and Other Things Redditors Say Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Ah, the age-old debate about what’s worth spending our hard-earned cash on. Some folks argue that weddings are nothing but an expensive party and a massive waste of money, while…
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10 Foods You Can Freeze That Won’t Turn Into Freezer-Burned ‘Mush’
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
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Why Do I Have So Many Credit Scores — and What the Hell Do They All Mean?
With all the different credit bureaus and ratings, it can be hard to know which credit score to trust. Should you focus on your FICO score or VantageScore? And what…
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Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Here’s What the Experts Want You To Know
When it comes to vacationing, are you the carefree one that goes with the flow, blissfully unaware of everything? Or are you the planner that worries and obsesses over every…
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Hindsight Is 20/20: 9 Frugal Tips Redditors Wish They’d Followed in Their 20s
Even if you’re aimlessly moving from job to job in your 20s, you have something valuable that late-career professionals don’t: time. Good choices you make now will pay dividends, and…
