Living on a Budget
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Most Expensive Cities for Auto Insurance
Car insurance is one of those bills you have to pay every month and hope you’ll never need. The state you live in can impact car insurance rates, but so can the city. Here are the major U.S. cities that…
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TikTok Sommelier Says This Cheap Costco Wine Is Fit for Royalty
If you’re a wine snob and you’ve got a Costco membership, then you may have to plan a trip to the warehouse this week. The retailer is selling a bottle of Juve and Camps cava (brute nature, 2017) for just…
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How To Create a Brain-Calming Morning Routine for Less Than $40
Adopting a healthy and consistent morning routine can result in a slew of benefits. From helping you approach the workday with renewed focus and motivation to reducing stress and anxiety levels, setting clear intentions every morning can increase your sense of…
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One-Third of Americans Don’t Think They’ll Recover From the Pandemic
Many people want nothing more than to say good riddance to the pandemic. However, one year into the pandemic, 34% of Americans felt they would never recover from the financial repercussions. Now, one more year later, it turns out many…
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10 SKIMS Alternatives You Can Buy for Under $50
When Kim Kardashian launched SKIMS in 2019, it quickly became one of the most popular and sought-after shapewear brands on the market. Offering a wide range of products including bodysuits, leggings, bras, and more, the brand set itself apart with its focus…
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7 Purchases That Frugal Redditors Say Drastically Improved Their Lives
When it comes to frugality, saving money is only half the battle. The more difficult task is knowing when to put aside your miserliness and buy something meaningful. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of seven purchases that budget-conscious Redditors…
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United Airlines’ New Seating Policy May Save Families Money
Flying with United Airlines is about to get more convenient for families thanks to the carrier’s new family seating policy that allows parents to sit with their children without paying…
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The Cheapest Ways To Move Across the Country — And Other Moving Tips
Moving across the country can be a financial nightmare. But fear not, fellow cheapskates. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you (well, not exactly), scouring the web, trawling social media,…
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Simple but Savvy Ways To Get Free Stuff
We were taught that getting something for nothing is too good to be true, but really you just have to be savvy enough to find the real no-strings-attached, no-cost stuff…
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27 Dirty Secrets Dollar Stores Don’t Want You To Know
Dollar stores are a favorite of frugal shoppers, and though they have a distinctly spartan feel, good buys can be found if they know where to look. But it isn’t…
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Amazon Clinic Lets You Skip the Waiting Room — Here’s How
With the advent of Amazon Clinic, the e-commerce giant has entered the digital healthcare space — and it could save you money and a trip to the doctor’s office. Available…
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How To Use Google Lens To Find the Cheapest Products
When you’re searching for the best deal online, it can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Overstock — there are just too many marketplaces and…
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Here’s Why You Should Join Your Local Buy Nothing Group
Since nearly everything can be bought and sold for a profit, it’s hard to imagine how a gift economy might emerge, or even thrive. And yet, an international movement centered…
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11 DIY Dog Beds Your Pup Will Love
DIY dog beds are a great way to save money while providing your furry bestie with a comfortable place to sleep. By making your own dog bed, you can customize…
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5 Things To Know Before Putting Nitrogen in Your Tires
When most people inflate their tires, they go with plain old compressed air. It’s cheap, widely available, and works just fine. But there is a pricier alternative: nitrogen-filled car tires.…
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17 Places to Donate Clothes and Clutter for Money
Stuff, stuff, and more stuff. The Marie Kondo fad — not to mention all the extra time many of us have been spending at home in the pandemic years since…
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Medicaid Recipients Can Now Use Funds To Buy Groceries
As pandemic-driven boosts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits dissipate, the Biden Administration is granting states permission to use Medicaid funds to pay for groceries and nutritional counseling,…
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Here’s Why You Should Buy Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests
It might sound counterintuitive, even risky, but you should almost always skimp on home pregnancy tests. That’s because whether you spend $30 or $1, all Food and Drug Administration-approved test…
