Living on a Budget
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Is Your Landlord Trying To Increase Your Rent? Here’s How One Renter Was Able To Successfully Negotiate It
Rent increases have become a common concern for many tenants across the United States. As the cost of living rises, landlords will often adjust rental rates to keep up with market prices. While the increase will vary depending on state…
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Is Global Entry Worth It? Here’s What You Need To Know
Traveling can be one of life’s most exciting and enriching experiences, providing you with unique opportunities to try delectable cuisines, immerse yourself in new cultures, and make unforgettable memories. But navigating through long immigration lines and tedious security processes at…
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So You Just Got Scammed on Cash App or Venmo. Now What?
If you check your email account regularly, you’ve likely already come across the bizarre emails from “distant relatives” promising you a cut of their fortune, or the random “Nigerian prince” that claims you’ve won millions of dollars for absolutely no good reason.…
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Disaster on Wheels: These 10 Cars Could Make You Go Broke
Few things will make you hemorrhage cash faster than a car that’s always in the shop. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, with even the most reliable manufacturers suffering from their share of catastrophic engine failures. But as a savvy consumer, your best…
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Printers, Waterpiks, and Other Products That Frugal Redditors Regret Buying
It’s easier than ever to buy and sell useless junk. Without thinking about it, you’ll see an advertisement for some gimicky kitchen gadget, tap “Buy Now,” and have a banana slicer on your doorstep by the end of the day.…
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Study: Coffee Breaks Waste Time. Our Response? Shut Up and Stop Killing Our Joy
First we were shamed into tipping at self-checkout machines. Now it appears that we’re being shamed for our coffee habits, too. According to a survey of 2,000 workers conducted by OnePoll on behalf of beverage company Flavia (so, you know, not…
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Want to Save Thousands? Don’t Buy a New Car Without Checking Markups.org First
The price of new cars dropped for the first time in months this April, a sign that inflation is slowing. But dealerships continue to sell cars above the manufacturer’s suggested…
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From Taking Cold Showers to Ditching OnlyFans, This Is How People Are Saving Money on Utility Bills
Rising utility bills are stressing Americans out, and rightfully so. In fact, the cost of electricity went up 15% last year. People are feeling it — 77% of more than 1,000…
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Copying Your Car Key Doesn’t Have To Cost a Fortune. Here’s How To Do It for Cheap
Have you ever experienced that heart-stopping panic when you realize you’ve misplaced your car keys? Or worse yet, lost them and had to spend an arm and a leg to…
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Redditors Think Your Next Car Should Be a Mazda — Here’s Why
Mazda was the 12th-ranked carmaker in America last year, lagging far behind competitors Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai-Kia in sales. But on Reddit’s r/WhatCarShouldIBuy forum, Mazda is No. 1 — the…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cool, Bizarre, and Useful Freebies Redditors Shared This Week
The saying goes, nothing in life is free — but that doesn’t necessarily count if you’re a Reddit’s Freebies group member. The sky is the limit in this forum, where…
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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…
