Living on a Budget
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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 packages — all backed by the company’s excellent customer service.…
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9 Memberships That Actually Save You Money, According to Redditors
The average American is drowning in subscriptions. In fact, more than half of people underestimate the cost of their monthly subscription bill by at least $100, according to a recent survey commissioned by C+R Research. Eliminating these small-but-pernicious fees is simple:…
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7 Frugal Tips for First-Time Parents on a Budget
According to a NerdWallet analysis, a household that makes $40,000 can expect to pay as much as $21,248 for the child’s first year. So alongside the joys of starting a family, many first-time parents feel overwhelmed by the sheer cost…
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Starbucks Announces Major Changes to Its Rewards Program — And Fans Aren’t Happy
In its first major change to its rewards program in three years, Starbucks is making it more difficult to earn freebies like free coffee and merchandise. While the rewards program once required 50 “stars” to redeem a free coffee, customers…
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7 Clever Uses For Cheap Vodka (Besides Drinking It)
A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go down the drain, as frugal Redditors recently came up with…
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50 Money-Saving Energy Tips for Winter
If you’ve been a little too prone to nudging the thermostat up or leaving lights on, now is the time to turn over a new leaf. While some energy myths can be safely ignored, budget-conscious people will want to know…
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Frugal Resolutions You Should Make for the New Year
With holiday shopping winding down and a new year ahead, now is the time to start getting your finances under control. One in 3 people are planning to make a finance-related New…
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What To Know About Prime Access, Amazon’s Discounted Prime Membership
At $139 per year (or $14.99 per month), the cost of an Amazon Prime membership can be an expensive pill to swallow, especially for shoppers who need that $15 for…
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Visit Many National Parks for Free on These 5 Days in 2023
From Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains, there are numerous must-see national parks among the hundreds sprinkled across the U.S. If visiting a handful…
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Instacart Offering SNAP Users Discount on Annual Membership
If you used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase groceries via Instacart within the last six months using an electronic benefit transfer card, the grocery delivery service is offering…
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The Best Dog Breeds for Apartments and Small Living Spaces
Living in an apartment or studio doesn’t mean you can’t have a furry bestie. Though small dogs are typically easier to manage in compact living spaces, the size of your…
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12 Ways to Snag Cheap Last-Minute Flight Deals
Squeezing in a last-minute vacation doesn’t always have to cost a fortune or require months of planning. Though plane tickets are typically cheaper if you buy them weeks in advance,…
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A Costco Shopping Guide for Small-Homes Dwellers
Even when there’s not an urgent need to stock up on food and household goods, there’s no doubt shopping at Costco makes sense for a large family with a large…
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The Ultimate Buy-It-For-Life Gift Guide, According to Redditors
In a world dominated by fast fashion, planned obsolescence, and single-use plastics, the cheapest, most popular products aren’t always the most frugal. Reddit’s buy-it-for-life community — whose slogan is “durable,…
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PinchMe Claims to Send You Free Samples With No Strings Attached — But is It Legit?
In a new era of remote jobs that began with the COVID-19 pandemic, online businesses claiming to offer passive streams of income have also increased. One such side hustle is PinchMe…
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Why So Many Millennials Are Moving Back In With Their Parents
Inflation has taken a toll on just about every household expense, leaving budget-minded consumers to find ways to save. But cutting back can only take you so far, and many…
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This McDonald’s Iced Coffee Hack May Be the Cheapest Way To Drink Coffee
While a coffee addiction seems relatively benign, overindulging your caffeine-dependent brain can drain your savings quickly. With tip and tax, Starbucks coffee drinkers can easily spend $100 a month — money…
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How to Outsmart Inflation, According to Experts
As the economy sloughs off the effects of the pandemic and deals with the shock of the Russia-Ukraine war, inflation has reared its head. Though not rising as quickly as…
