Living on a Budget
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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. For only 85 cents — it was probably cheaper in…
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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 storage shed to hide all the junk in forever. Building…
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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 used items, there are some key differences between the two.…
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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 a purchase after carefully weighing the decision. Okay, maybe there’s…
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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 back the fee while enjoying the perks of membership — and…
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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 packages coming, every day feels like Christmas. But it can…
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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…
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How Couples With Different Money Habits Can Find Financial Harmony
Money is one of the top reasons couples fight—and it’s not hard to see why. One person might be budgeting for long-term security while the other is adding smart home…
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12 Things You Should Never Buy on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace can be a great resource for finding deals on furniture and appliances; I’ve furnished nearly my entire living room off Facebook Marketplace. It provides a platform for individuals…
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10 Signs You’re Being Too Cheap While on Vacation
While setting a budget and sticking to it helps avoid financial stress and overspending (especially during times of inflation), there’s a fine line between cutting costs and allowing yourself to splurge…
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How To Avoid Lifestyle Creep After a Raise, According to Redditors
With so many cheap consumer goods at our fingertips, it’s easy to get carried away after landing a new job or scoring a raise. You start eating sushi every weekend,…
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Sick of Tipping? You’re Not the Only One
Tired of seeing an option to leave a tip … pretty much everywhere? While customers were feeling generous toward service workers during the pandemic, three years on it seems purse…
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The Cost of Gas the Year You Were Born
More than a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, gas prices have fallen to about $3.44 this week. Though last year’s record spike above $5 was attributed to the war, major…
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Shepherd’s Pot Pie Is the Cheap, Hybrid Casserole Dreams Are Made Of
Shepherd’s pie is one of my family’s favorite dinner recipes. It’s hard to go wrong with creamy mashed potatoes, ground beef, veggies, and cheese, after all. Another dinner dish that’s…
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Report: Rising Grocery Costs Translate to Rising Hunger
Inflation has been rearing its ugly head around every twist and turn, leaving consumers with nowhere to hide from its nasty snarls. From price gouging gasoline to sticker shock at…
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Single and Live Alone? Redditors Swear By These Money-Saving Tips
One of the most common money-saving tips you’ll find online is to get a Costco membership and shop in bulk. While that might work for families who need a month’s…
