Living on a Budget
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How To Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Without Spending Money at Starbucks
The pumpkin spice latte’s cultural relevance and staying power — this year, it turns 20 — can be explained by a simple fact: It’s the most popular seasonal beverage at Starbucks. Flavor aside, our only gripe with the pumpkin-flavored drink is that…
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‘What’s Your $64 Tomato?’: Redditors Weigh In on Their Greatest Sunken Costs
There is nothing like the rush we feel when we embark on a personal project, but as anybody who has gone deep in the DIY laboratory knows, it’s not always cheap. In a recent Subreddit devoted to frugality, users discussed…
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The 20 Cheapest Grocery Stores in the U.S., According to Consumers
Have you noticed that prices continue to climb at the grocery store? That’s because inflation for food at home (aka groceries) remains high at 3.6% year-over-year. Prices are so elevated that more consumers are shopping at multiple retailers to find…
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OK, Boomer: 7 Outdated Money-Saving Tips That You Should Ignore
As technology evolves, the way we live, work, and spend money has changed dramatically; what used to be considered practical may no longer be effective in today’s world. Some outdated frugal tips such as paying for cable TV or always…
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9 Everyday Items You Should Never Skimp On, According to Redditors
Sometimes pinching pennies can get in the way of your saving goals — or just make your life a lot harder. A pair of hiking boots that you plan on wearing for a 15-mile trek? Unless you don’t mind blisters and…
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Inflation Busters: 5 Bang-For-Your-Buck Ways to Spend $100 at Costco
At a store like Trader Joe’s, $100 might seem like a decent chunk of change. But at Costco, where one recent survey found that the average shopper spends $100 per visit, it can feel like peanuts. That’s especially true given…
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Insider Secrets for Saving Time and Money at Costco
With its low prices and growing number of affordable services, Costco remains one of the best places to buy in bulk and fill up — a must when inflation is raging.…
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10 Best Ways To Spend $20 at Trader Joe’s — From Scandinavian Swimmers to Peanut Butter Cups
If you had just $20 to spend at Trader Joe’s (chump change these days, we know), what would you get? It’s a fun thought experiment, if only because it reveals…
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10 Popular Buy-It-For-Life Products You Should Never Buy
With the rise of niche subreddits like r/FrugalMaleFashion and r/BuyItForLife, consumers are turning to Reddit for shopping advice, treating the forums like highly specialized review sites. The appeal is that…
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21 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage
Gas prices are already high thanks to rampant inflation, and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine is pushing them even higher. The national average is now over $4.50 a gallon,…
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Ways You’re Ruining Your Car and Don’t Even Know It
Everyone knows to get their oil changed, to pump the right kind of gas for their vehicle, and not to crash into things whenever it’s avoidable — but you might…
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Unbeatable Food Deals Near You: September’s Top Picks
As much as we’d all like to cook wholesome, homemade meals every night, few people have the time, energy, or know-how to put together seven dinners a week. And so…
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12 Groceries You Should Never Buy at the Last Minute
We get it — sometimes those last-minute grocery runs are inevitable. Especially if you’re whipping up dinner and find yourself missing a key ingredient. However, there are certain grocery items…
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SnackChat: Best Salty and Savory Snacks, According to Redditors
In the age of working from home, snacking has to be at an all-time high. Some even say that it’s replaced the idea of normal meals. No surprise there. Snacking…
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You Should Never Pay More For These 10 Grocery Items
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience can often trump cost, leading many consumers to unwittingly spend more than they have to on everyday items. The grocery store, for example, is brimming…
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Savoring Arizona: Your Guide to the Best Cheap Eats
Inflation hit restaurants hard, with menu prices rising 7.1% over the past 12 months. While that’s lower than previous increases, consumers are still feeling the squeeze at restaurants across Arizona.…
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Redditors Share Their Favorite Books, Movies, and Series on Frugal Living
It’s unsurprising that most popular media feels far removed from the struggles of everyday life. The culturati is made up of rich, well-educated, connected people. But every once in a…
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Discovering California’s Best Cheap Eats: A Guide to Affordable Dining
As one of the most expensive states in the country, you wouldn’t think that California would be a hotspot for cheap restaurants. After all, The Golden State is home to…
