Living on a Budget
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Budgeting for Rent: Here’s How Much You Can Really Afford
For the first time ever, Moody’s Analytics found that the average renter household is paying 30% of their income on rent in the U.S., meaning that the country is now rent-burdened nationwide. In short: Rents are out of control. But…
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Real People, Real Solutions: Thrifty Redditors Share Their Tips for Conquering Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is rampant in the U.S., affecting over a third of Americans, according to a recent Bankrate survey. But it’s not often that you hear from folks struggling with debt, in part because they’re too embarrassed or ashamed…
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This Genius Starbucks Hack Gets You Two-for-One Cold Brews
Can’t function without a pick-me-up, but tired of spending a fortune buying coffee every day? This viral Starbucks hack might come in handy. Steven Sushi, @stevensushi, a well-known food blogger based in California unveiled a nifty trick that he claims…
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It’s Not Delivery, It’s … Frozen? Study Finds Americans are Choosing Frozen Pizza Over Chains
Walk down any frozen foods aisle of any grocery store in the U.S. and you’re sure to find an assortment of frozen pizzas from outlandish and expensive to simple and cheap. And perhaps it’s the affordable aspect that has consumers reaching…
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‘Chipotle Online Order Is a Total Scam’: Furious Customers Slam Chain for Teeny, Tiny Burritos
Remember Chipotle’s heyday when the burritos were the size of a small baby? Chipotle’s biggest fans remember, and many are taking to Reddit to complain whenever they end up with a whisp of a burrito that could barely feed a…
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Need to Upgrade Your Car Seat? Target’s Trade-in Program Offers a Cheaper Alternative
There are a lot of hot takes when it comes to parenting, but as painful purchases go, parents everywhere are likely to agree that car seats deliver one of the biggest blows to their wallets. The going rate for an…
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Need Plans This Saturday? National Parks Are Free to Commemorate Earth Day
If you’ve been aching to become one with Mother Nature, your moment is arriving. This Saturday, April 22, is not only Earth Day, but the first Day of National Park…
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Apple’s High-Yield Savings Account Offers a Whopping 4.15%. But Is It Worth the Hassle?
By now you’ve probably heard that Apple has partnered with Goldman Sachs to offer a high-yield savings account with an enticing 4.15% annual interest rate. For perspective, that’s more than…
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Ditch Fast Fashion: 9 Clothing Brands That Are Guaranteed to Last, According to Redditors
Before fast fashion took over the world with cheap, environmentally destructive clothes, you could wear the same T-shirt for years before it started falling apart. But now everyone shops at…
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Is Temu a Scam or a Bargain Hunter’s Dream?
If there’s one thing that global capitalism does well, it’s churning out tons and tons of useless junk. Temu (pronounced TEE-moo) is emblematic of that excess. The e-commerce website —…
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Welcome to Frugal YouTube: These Influencers Will Guide You to the Cheap Side
If you’re a visual learner who’s tired of inauthentic or stuffy personal finance guides, then you should consider expanding your search to YouTube. Much of the advice there is genuine,…
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17 Smart Ways to Get Through a Recession
As the U.S. economy heads toward a possible recession, it’s always a good idea to have a game plan for surviving such a downturn whether that means developing a side…
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Yet Another Reason To Stop Using Checks: Check Washing Scams Are on the Rise
It’s an old criminal hack, but it’s back with a vengeance: check washing. It’s part of a larger trend in efforts to steal your money if you use checks. The…
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Broke as a Joke: 10 Funniest Tweets About Having No Money That We Saw This Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy…
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Check Your Receipts: Customers Outraged, Claiming Walmart is Overcharging
Have you ever gone to Walmart or Target, strictly shopped the sales, and sworn your total amount due couldn’t possibly be as much as the cashier said it was? Well, you…
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TikTok’s Envelope Savings Challenge Is Infuriatingly Dumb
The “money-saving” envelope challenge is a trend that’s been swirling around on TikTok for the last two years, and although it presents itself as an easy way to save a…
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Got These Brands in Your Closet? Congrats — You’ve Hit the Resale Jackpot
If you often find yourself going through your closet to gather unwanted clothes to resell or donate, be proactive next time you go shopping for new outfits. The brands you…
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Gee Thanks, Amazon: Shoppers Might Start Getting Charged for Returns
Maybe you think Jeff Bezos is an ass. Maybe you refuse the siren song of Amazon Prime and solely support small businesses instead. But more than likely, at one point…
