Living on a Budget
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AMC Theaters Introduce Seat-Based Pricing — Moviegoers Aren’t Happy
AMC Theaters, the largest movie exhibition company in the U.S., is shaking up how it prices movie tickets. Instead of selling tickets at a flat rate, moviegoers will soon pay more or less at AMC depending on where they decide…
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Steer Clear of Third-Party Vendors on Walmart.com To Avoid This ‘Scam’
Since we live in the age of Amazon, most major retailers have upped their e-commerce game to compete with the online retail giant. Walmart, for instance, has opened up its online shopping platform to third-party vendors, which includes large companies…
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SNAP Recipients To Soon See Benefit Reductions
SNAP recipients receiving additional pandemic-driven boosts to their benefits will soon see a reduction in their payments as the emergency allotments end. The additional funds, which were put in place to offer temporary relief to low-income households affected by the…
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Here’s How You Can Bid on Great Deals From Goodwill’s Online Auction Site
Did you know that aside from having thousands of physical stores (4,245, to be exact), Goodwill has online platforms — ShopGoodwill and GoodwillFinds — where you can snag tons of sweet deals? While both platforms offer a variety of items…
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Netflix’s New Password-Sharing Policy Sparks Outrage Among Subscribers
After putting it off for years, Netflix has finally revealed its new password-sharing policy. Subscribers can only share their accounts with people who live at the same address, according to the company’s website. It’s important to note, however, that the…
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Want to Save Money on Streaming? Rotate Your Subscriptions
Now that everyone from Apple to Lionsgate wants in on that sweet, sweet subscription revenue, consumers are forced to make a choice. Either you pay big bucks for several services, or you just go without exclusives like “The Last of…
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Biden Administration Aims to Slash Credit Card Late Fees to Just $8
Exorbitant credit card late fees could be a thing of the past thanks to a proposed Biden administration plan, which aims to curb missed payment fees from $41 to as…
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The Best Online Thrift Stores for Buying Secondhand Clothes
Not only is thrifting cheaper than shopping at traditional stores, it can be a great way to support your community and promote sustainability by reducing demand for new products. Thrifting offers an opportunity…
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How to Cut Costs for Your Super Bowl Party Menu
Whether you watch for the amazing plays, the halftime show, or the commercials, the real star of Super Bowl Sunday in many households isn’t the game, it’s the snacks. As…
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Tight Grocery Budget? Redditors Say This App Is a ‘Tremendous Help’
With eggs more than doubling in price in the past year, many families are feeling the pinch of inflation at the grocery store. To cut down on costs, budget-conscious Redditors…
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Frugal Redditors Are in Love With This Money-Saving Recipe App
Let’s be honest: When it’s the end of the week, you’re tired, and your fridge looks empty, nine times out of 10 you’re going to order takeout. After all, who…
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11 Things to Know About Costco Car Rental
Most people know that Costco has a range of services beyond bulk buys for your home and kitchen, but one that’s not well known is its car rental service (aka…
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10 Things to Know Before Using Costco Optical
What to Know About Costco It’s the place we go to buy snacks and other groceries in bulk, maybe score a deal on new tires, and even where we turn to…
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Bored? Here Are 7 Fun Hobbies That Won’t Break the Bank, According to Redditors
Finding a hobby can do wonders for your mental and physical health, but it can also be expensive, especially if you turn to a pastime like skiing or golf. While…
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Time Is Money: Convert Online Prices Into Hours of Work With These Tools
As the saying goes, time is money. Lest you forget that old American adage while filling an online shopping cart, several popular Chrome extensions will automatically convert prices into the…
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7 Money-Saving Grocery Store Hacks, According to Redditors
After months of high prices, inflation is slowing as companies back off from prices increases. That move is driven in part by what The Wall Street Journal has called a…
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The Best At-Home Side Hustles, According to Frugal Redditors
Whereas side gigs once seemed like an easy way to earn extra spending money, they’ve become a necessity for many. In fact, of the 93% of Americans who have some…
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7 Ways to Simplify Your Life, According to Hardworking Redditors
Given that most of us spend a third of our lives working — sorry for the reminder —it’s easy to fall behind and neglect what we value most in life. But members…
