Living on a Budget
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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 surprising) recent data by The National Education Association (NEA). The NEA reports…
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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 free items range from helpful to the kind of stuff…
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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, the opportunity to get your cash back is usually long…
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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 which top the $4 mark, you can easily put together…
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‘If You Get the Chick-fil-A Combo, You’re Getting Ripped Off’: TikToker’s Budget Hack Goes Viral
If you’re looking for the cheapest fast-food joint to hit up for lunch, you’re probably not going to flip your turn signal on when you see Chick-fil-A out your windshield. The place doesn’t exactly have a reputation for affordability — although…
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8 Genius Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Toiletries, According to Redditors
Have you noticed how everything seems to cost an arm and a leg these days? It’s like even the air we breathe has a price tag on it. But fear not, my fellow frugal friend — when it comes to…
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TikTok Travel Hack Shows How to Score Free SkyMiles (And It’s SO Easy)
Do you like to travel? Do you like free stuff? We’re assuming those were double-yes answers, so allow us to dial you in on the latest TikTok travel hack that…
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Bad News for Boomers — Nearly Half of Those Aged 59+ Are Too Broke to Retire
We’ve heard all the complaints about Boomers refusing to leave the workforce, teasing their Millennial kids about avocado toast, griping about… well, everything. Deserved or not, there is some not-so-good…
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Why Air-Drying Clothes Is Superior in Almost Every Way
Even in some of the densest cities in Europe, you’ll see clothes dangling from balconies, lines, and drying racks. This might seem like a rather benign observation — Europeans don’t…
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Weddings, Casinos, and Other Things Redditors Say Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Ah, the age-old debate about what’s worth spending our hard-earned cash on. Some folks argue that weddings are nothing but an expensive party and a massive waste of money, while…
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10 Foods You Can Freeze That Won’t Turn Into Freezer-Burned ‘Mush’
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
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Why Do I Have So Many Credit Scores — and What the Hell Do They All Mean?
With all the different credit bureaus and ratings, it can be hard to know which credit score to trust. Should you focus on your FICO score or VantageScore? And what…
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Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Here’s What the Experts Want You To Know
When it comes to vacationing, are you the carefree one that goes with the flow, blissfully unaware of everything? Or are you the planner that worries and obsesses over every…
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Hindsight Is 20/20: 9 Frugal Tips Redditors Wish They’d Followed in Their 20s
Even if you’re aimlessly moving from job to job in your 20s, you have something valuable that late-career professionals don’t: time. Good choices you make now will pay dividends, and…
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Swiffer Sweeper? More Like Swiffer Cheaper With These Sustainable Refill Hacks
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
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10 Valuable Secrets Costco Employees Aren’t Telling You
Though Costco is pretty upfront about its business practices and has a largely positively reviewed workplace (credit the above-average starting pay and excellent benefits), which can’t always be said about…
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Bartenders Reveal What They Do To Customers That Don’t Tip Well
Hell hath no fury like a bartender scorned. Next time you’re at the bar tipping back drinks, make sure you tip on your tab, too — or the drink slinger…
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Cheeseburger in Hell: Margaritaville Cruises Go Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
You know that phrase “ballin’ on a budget?” It’s the idea that you can still have and enjoy nice things without needing to spend a lot of money. That’s essentially…
