Living on a Budget
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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 of Reddit’s r/SimpleLiving community are trying to reclaim their lives…
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A Guide to GoodwillFinds, Goodwill’s Online Store
If you enjoy going on a good thrift dive, you’ll love hearing about GoodwillFinds: an ecommerce platform serving as an extension of the physical stores, meaning shoppers can find now a curated selection of the chain’s secondhand items online. The…
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9 Practical Things You Can Do With an Orphan Sock
There are few phenomena as vexing, perplexing, and widespread as the disappearance of a single sock. Everyone has at least one sock that mysteriously loses its mate. Whatever the cause — spontaneous black holes could be responsible, according to the late…
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6 Disposable Products You Should Reuse, According to Thrifty Redditors
Every year, millions of metric tons of single-use products are burned, tossed into landfills, or dumped into the ocean, releasing noxious pollutants into the environment. Not only that, but disposable products also go against the principles of thriftiness. Why use…
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27 Secret Rebates You Didn’t Know About But Should
Inflation is hitting everyone hard and leaving many consumers wondering how else they can save. Even financial experts recommend adjusting one’s lifestyle to outsmart inflation. One simple way to save money is by taking advantage of rebates. It turns out,…
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7 Top Tips for Cooking Frozen French Fries in an Air Fryer
French fries are universally loved for a reason: Their crispy exterior and soft interior make for the perfect combination of textures; hit them with some salt and you’ve got yourself a classic. French fries are the perfect side dish for…
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Frugal Redditors Are Obsessed With Bidets — Here’s Why
From the way people discuss bidets online, you’d think they were talking about some transformative self-help book or multi-level marketing scheme. For proponents, it’s not just a practical bathroom gadget…
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9 Things You Should Always Cheap Out On, According to Thrifty Redditors
Brand-name drugs have exactly the same risks, benefits, and effects as generic drugs — and yet they’re 80-85% more expensive on average. The frugal choice? Always buy off-brand medicine. While you…
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The Best Products for Surviving Winter
Hate the cold? Join the club. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make Old Man Winter a little more tolerable, whatever he decides to dish out this year. Here…
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8 Ways To Save More Money in 2023, According to Thrifty Redditors
After inflation battered budgets and the stock market had its worst year since 2008, economist are predicting yet another difficult year in 2023. For the average person, that might mean…
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21 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Bills When Money Is Tight
No matter how cognizant we are of our spending habits, we’re still stuck with the dreaded bills — and those bills can be particularly daunting now as millions of Americans…
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The Cheaper Starbucks Alternative That Could Be Soon Coming to Your Neighborhood
Marketed as a cheaper alternative to big-name coffee chains such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, Blank Street Coffee has grown quickly in popularity — managing to convince even some picky caffeine…
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Here’s Why Egg Prices Are Hitting Record Highs
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has killed nearly 60 million chickens and led to a record increase in egg prices. When chickens are exposed to the highly…
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7 Best Quick (and Cheap) Costco Meals, According to Superfans
If you’ve got an empty stomach, an even emptier fridge, and post-work fatigue, chances are you’re going to splurge on takeout. One money-saving solution: plan ahead and stock your kitchen…
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6 Best Streaming Services, According to Frugal Redditors
As the number of streaming companies grows — not to mention those with hard-to-remember names like Fubo, Philo, and Tubi — it’s easy to get lost comparing the countless services. It’s equally frustrating that streaming…
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Saving Strategies That Could Cost You Money
Cutting costs here and there is a common way consumers try to save money. But many familiar tactics just aren’t worthwhile, and some may end up costing more — in…
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How to Ease the Financial Cost of Losing a Pet
In This Article: Pet Euthanasia (free to $500+) Pet Burial Costs (free to $200+) Pet Cremation Costs (free to $300+) Other Ways to Save Final Word Frequently Asked Questions The…
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Here’s Why Travelers Praise Costco’s ‘Phenomenal’ Vacation Packages
With Costco’s long list of benefits, it’s easy to forget about the membership’s little-known perks. Costco Travel is one valuable but ultimately overlooked service, which offers great deals on travel…
