Living on a Budget
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So You Need Therapy but Can’t Afford It. Now What?
A staggering 90% of Americans say that the U.S. is experiencing a mental health crisis. And yet, access to care remains terrible, with the largest barrier being inadequate insurance coverage and the cost of health care. But you don’t need…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana gave away all of its refrigerated…
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Gen Z Loves Cash Stuffing — Here’s Why You Should, Too
With prices for goods and services on the rise, it’s become increasingly difficult for individuals and families to make ends meet, let alone try and save money each month. This increase in the cost of living — coupled with stagnant…
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Waste Management: Save Money by Cutting Food Waste With These 25 Tips
Grocery stores have their methods to keep food fresh, but are you as thrifty? Food waste is estimated to be 219 pounds for each person. Joel Gamoran, a food waste crusader and author of the book “Cooking Scrappy,” identifies it…
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Bidets, Cannabis, and AAA: 10 Purchases That Are Worth Every Cent, According to Consumers
With a healthy marketing budget, it seems like companies can sell anything these days. Take Dawn’s “Powerwash Spray.” As far as I can tell, the Procter & Gamble-owned company repackaged Dawn Platinum in a spray bottle and gave it a…
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Garage Sale vs. Estate Sale: What’s the Difference? (and Why Your Wallet Wants You To Shop at Both)
Garage sales and estate sales are two popular ways to get rid of unwanted items, find bargain deals, and make some extra cash in the process. While they may seem similar, there are some key differences between the two. Join…
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If You Aren’t Using These Coupon Hacks, You’re Doing It All Wrong
If you’re deciding to finally get into the coupon clipping game, knowing how to coupon actually takes some time and skill. You may be wondering, where do I clip coupons? How…
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Wendy’s $3 Breakfast Deal: So Good You Might Even Jump Out of Bed
If you’re not a morning person, Wendy’s has a breakfast deal that could actually make you want to part ways with your pillow before they switch the menu over to…
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How to Score 85-Cent Blizzards at Dairy Queen This April
Dairy Queen is rolling back prices on its signature Blizzard ice cream treats this month, and the cheap price tag is inspired by the year of the Blizzard’s creation: 1985.…
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5 Cheap DIY Shed Ideas, Ranked From Complicated to Easy Peasy
Is your backyard filled with as much crap as mine? Random outdoor kid toys, various yard tools, and, in the summer, a big pop-up pool. I have been wanting a…
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What Exactly Is a Consignment Shop, Anyway?
Thrift stores are a great option for buying used or secondhand items for cheap. But what about consignment shops? While both are popular options for people looking to buy or sell…
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Think Twice: Amazon Now Warns Shoppers About ‘Frequently Returned’ Products
There are two types of Amazon shoppers: the person who sees an item and clicks “Buy Now” on a whim and the person who scours the reviews and only makes…
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Costco and Sam’s Club Purchases That Make Back the Membership Fee
Shopping at warehouse club stores comes at a price: Costco’s membership starts at $60, and a basic Sam’s Club membership costs $50. But there are plenty of ways to make…
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Think Before You Click: 8 Things You Should Never Buy Online
We all know someone (maybe it’s you) who’s constantly sprinting to the door to pick up their bubble-wrapped Amazon package. And we get it. As long as you keep the…
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Snag the Best Deals on Facebook Marketplace With These 9 Tips
With more than one billion active users as of 2021, Facebook Marketplace can be a super tool for finding a plethora of (sometimes free) items ranging from electronics and furniture to…
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Low-Income Students Pay More for College While Rich Kids Pay Less, Report Says
If it seems like college bills are just getting higher and higher, you’re not wrong — but that higher price tag might be because of your family’s financial standing. According…
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8 Cheap and Simple Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Neighbors have been dissing each other for their “slovenly” front yards as early as the 19th century. Back in the day, yards were an extension of one’s house, but they…
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Are Timeshares Worth It or a Total Scam?
For all their glossy brochures featuring tropical vistas and happy-go-lucky couples, the timeshare industry is best known for its predatory practices. Their employees will lock you in a conference room…
