Living on a Budget
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Rise and Shine and DIY: How to Make (a Cheaper) Coffee Creamer at Home
Coffee is a necessary morning crutch for people from all walks of life. And sometimes it seems like there is absolutely no affordable way to indulge in it, especially when you consider expensive coffee shop concoctions (I am fully convinced…
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How To Stop Impulse Buying Useless Products, According to Redditors
Consumers can buy the most inane, useless products at the click of a button. And if you give into your compulsive side, soon enough you’ll be staring at a room filled with hundreds of dollars worth of plastic tchotchkes, disposable…
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Cheap Amazon Products That Make Your Home Look Expensive
We all want a more beautiful home, but when it comes to shelling out the cash to spruce things up, few of us are quite so eager. But whether you’re trying to sell your house quickly or just want a…
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This Oscar Winner Wore a Tux He Thrifted From an Unclaimed Baggage Store
While most Oscar nominees wear expensive, designer duds to the awards show, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” co-writer and co-director Daniel Scheinert went in another, cheaper direction. He wore a tux he had bought from the Unclaimed Baggage store in Scottsboro, Alabama. …
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Is Uber One Worth It? Here’s What We Discovered
As if ridesharing and food delivery apps weren’t enough of a money pit, companies like Uber have found another way for consumers to spend: premium memberships. The pitch is that these monthly and annual memberships will save you money in…
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Inflation Continues To Bust Household Budgets
Annual inflation clocked in at 6% in February, a hair below January’s 6.4% rate, meeting analyst expectations. Even though inflation slowed overall, the consumer price index still rose 0.4% in February, according to the Labor Department, which means relief is…
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Painless Ways to Grow Your Emergency Fund
Over the past years of pandemic and recession, too many of us learned that our emergency fund — if we had one — fell woefully short when needed. Others found…
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Is AliExpress Legit? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Some have grown so comfortable with online shopping that they’re casting their eyes abroad to order for less. One of their main destinations: AliExpress, where U.S. customers can buy directly…
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How To Save Money on Flights Using Google’s Price Guarantee Program
Known for its user-friendly interface and extensive search options, Google Flights is one of the most popular platforms for searching and booking plane tickets. Users can search for flights based on specific…
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Money-Saving Lessons From a Depression-Era Dad
There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart — you weren’t cheap, you were savvy. It was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression…
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Credit Card Debt Has Risen to Record Levels — Here’s How to Get Out of It
Inflation is hitting many Americans hard — and they’re increasingly turning to credit cards to deal with it. The average credit card debt per household was $9,990 in the fourth…
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What Is Kindle Unlimited — and Is It Worth the Cost?
Kindle Unlimited isn’t quite unlimited, but it does offer avid readers access to a large catalog of audiobooks, magazines, and over 3 million e-books. But is it worth $9.99 a…
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I Tried the Bizarre ‘Shower Orange’ Trend – Here’s What Happened
To regular viewers of TikTok, it may seem there’s a hack for anything life throws at you — from cooking tips to cleaning trends, the video-sharing site offers plenty of…
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Getting Hitched? Here’s Where To Find Cheap Plus-Size Wedding Dresses
Tying the knot is one of life’s greatest joys, and everything from the venue to your wedding dress should be perfect — even if you’re having a micro-wedding. If you’re on…
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Redditors Share Their Best Money-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
You’ve bought your first house — a major step toward building wealth (congrats!). But with everything from property taxes and utilities to maintenance and upkeep, a home can quickly drain…
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Who Needs a House? Now You Can See the World on a Cruise Ship for $30K a Year
If you feel the need for a break from the humdrum of everyday life and yearn to travel, your moment may have arrived: A cruise line is offering adventurers a…
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Are Extended Warranties Worth It? Frugal Redditors Say No
Buying an extended warranty seems reasonable, even fiscally responsible. Who wouldn’t want to know that their expensive car or gadget is protected against freak accidents and random failures? But savvy…
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7 Things You Should Never Buy Used, According to Redditors
Whether you’re a penny-pinching miser, die-hard environmentalist, or staunch anti-consumerists, there are plenty of reasons to buy used. But sometimes buying someone’s hand-me-downs is even more expensive in the long…
