Living on a Budget
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Massages and Fancy Cheeses: Penny-Pinching Redditors Share Their 9 Most Extravagant Habits And Expenses
If you spend time on Reddit’s r/frugal forum, you might start to feel guilty for all the little treats you enjoy throughout the week. I mean, these are real penny-pinchers — the kind who’ll reuse a Ziploc bag, cut their…
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Try These Cheap and Easy DIY Garden Paths To Spruce Up Your Yard
Transforming your backyard into an inviting oasis doesn’t always have to break the bank. Thanks to these cheap DIY garden path ideas, you can spruce up your outdoor space on a budget while staying true to your style and aesthetic. …
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Extreme Couponing Hot-Take: Are Stockpiles Wasteful?
On any good coupon connoisseur’s shelves, you’re liable to find rows of laundry detergent, dozens of shampoo bottles, cleaning products galore, and enough toothpaste to supply a dental office. To some, the practice seems wasteful — who can go through that…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I have a snack?” badgering. Gone is the convenience of packing…
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Forget Hydro Flask: Here’s Why Nalgene Still Makes the Best Water Bottles
Once a symbol of crunchy outdoorsy types, the reusable water bottle entered the mainstream in the early 2010s, when college campuses began to ban bottled water for environmental and health reasons. If that was the first wave of the reusable…
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Taco ‘Bout a Ripoff: 8 Items to Avoid at Taco Bell, According to Reddit
No, it’s not just you: Taco Bell prices have been increasing, to the tune of a 14.6% jump in 2022. They were once a bastion of cheap, filling food, but that reputation has fallen by the wayside. Annoyingly, sometimes that…
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Fitbits, Swords, and Other Cool Things Redditors Found Using a Metal Detector
You bought that metal detector for a reason, and you’re sick of people telling you that you’re not gonna find anything with it. Well, we’re on your side: There are…
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PSA: Costco’s Food Court May Accept EBT, According to Viral TikToks
Wish you could buy a cheap, hot meal with your EBT benefits? If you’ve got a Costco nearby, you may be able to, according to some viral TikTok videos. Supplemental…
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Costco Shoppers Reveal The Best Deals They’ve Ever Scored
Walking out of Costco without spending at least $100 is pretty difficult, even with the dirt cheap rotisserie chickens and giant pies. That’s why it still feels like you’ve won…
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No, Self-Checkout, We Don’t Want to Donate: Shoppers are OVER the Bombardment of Donation Prompts
At the self-checkout, you scan your own groceries, bag them yourself, load them in your cart, process your own payment, grab your receipt, and usually saunter off without a “have…
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She’s Going the Distance! Report: The 23 Longest-Lasting Cars On the Market
Thinking about your next car? If you’re looking to make this one count, you might consider a car that’s known to exceed 250,000 miles. iSeeCars.com released its annual report on…
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Is Your Landlord Trying To Increase Your Rent? Here’s How One Renter Was Able To Successfully Negotiate It
Rent increases have become a common concern for many tenants across the United States. As the cost of living rises, landlords will often adjust rental rates to keep up with…
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Is Global Entry Worth It? Here’s What You Need To Know
Traveling can be one of life’s most exciting and enriching experiences, providing you with unique opportunities to try delectable cuisines, immerse yourself in new cultures, and make unforgettable memories. But…
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Broke as a Joke: 10 Hilarious Tweets About Having No Money We Saw This Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy…
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So You Just Got Scammed on Cash App or Venmo. Now What?
If you check your email account regularly, you’ve likely already come across the bizarre emails from “distant relatives” promising you a cut of their fortune, or the random “Nigerian prince” that…
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Disaster on Wheels: These 10 Cars Could Make You Go Broke
Few things will make you hemorrhage cash faster than a car that’s always in the shop. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, with even the most reliable manufacturers suffering from their share of…
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Printers, Waterpiks, and Other Products That Frugal Redditors Regret Buying
It’s easier than ever to buy and sell useless junk. Without thinking about it, you’ll see an advertisement for some gimicky kitchen gadget, tap “Buy Now,” and have a banana…
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Study: Coffee Breaks Waste Time. Our Response? Shut Up and Stop Killing Our Joy
First we were shamed into tipping at self-checkout machines. Now it appears that we’re being shamed for our coffee habits, too. According to a survey of 2,000 workers conducted by OnePoll…
