Money
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Food Court Showdown: Costco vs. Sam’s Club Cafe
If there’s one food Costco is known for — besides $5 rotisserie chickens — it’s its hot dog combo. The Costco cafe at the front of the store has been selling the combo for $1.50 since 1985; it will stay at…
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These Are the Best Burritos at Taco Bell, According to Superfans
We’re not sure there’s such a thing as a bad burrito. Whether its stuffed with meat or just filled with beans and cheese, it’s hard to mess up the Tex-Mex staple. But that’s not to say that there isn’t a…
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Here’s Why Dishwasher Tablets Are a ‘Scam,’ According to Redditors
Those convenient, pre-portioned dishwasher detergent packs might be hard on your pipes and your wallet, according to a recent Reddit thread on r/Frugal. Dishwasher tablets, the post explained, “contain too much powder” and can block pipes and leave residue. The…
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Lobster Ravioli From Costco Makes At-Home Date Night Easy
As someone whose grocery expenses are the second-highest bill behind only my mortgage, I’ve found myself paying more attention to what I’m spending as I’m filling my cart at the store. Part of that effort has been breaking down what…
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‘Charging More for Less’: Netflix Customers Outraged With Second Price Hike in a Year
In a world where inflation seems to be the new trend, Netflix, not to be outdone by the price of avocados, has decided to raise its prices for the second time this year. In a letter to shareholders, the streaming giant…
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‘I Really Want To Do This’: People Share Their Truly Brilliant Tips On Being Frugal
Frugality is its own kind of art form in this day and age. We wish it were far easier to save money, but the reality is that places like the grocery store are pretty much designed to make your job…
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8 Brilliant Go-To Frugal Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays can creep up on us all out of nowhere. Especially when you find yourself absolutely buried in work, competing in the ever-demanding landscape of a world that the…
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‘30% Less Enjoyable’: Why McDonald’s Fans Aren’t Happy About McFlurry’s ‘Sustainable Makeover’
McDonald’s announced on Tuesday that its beloved McFlurry is getting a “sustainable makeover.” Across the U.S., the fast food giant is swapping out its iconic hollow, plastic McFlurry spoon for…
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Purchases That Satisfied Adults’ Childhood Dreams
To be a kid was to dream the sweet dream about all the toys and video games and other nonsense you could sink your ever-busy mind into. Sometimes, these dreams…
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9 Mess-to-Masterpiece Furniture Makeovers That Are Truly Inspiring
Okay, so the whole r/furniturerestoration community of Reddit is handing out inspiration left and right to anyone who might otherwise settle for abandoning and thereafter tossing out a piece of…
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10 Free Online Resources You Shouldn’t Miss Out On
It’s common knowledge that the internet has a wealth of free resources and information. YouTube, Wikipedia, Reddit, and Khan Academy are obvious examples. But those are just four out of…
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Even More Expensive Things That Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
There seems to be an entirely inevitable, escalating series of discussions from our friends over on Reddit about how the cost of living is rising at an aggressive pace, and…
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9 Companies That Are Doomed To Go Out Of Business
In these competitive times with price hikes seemingly hitting every service and product within this wild world as we know it, the business landscape is more competitive than ever. You’ve…
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29 HOA Horror Stories of Petty Neighborhood Disputes
Plenty of people love homeowners associations for keeping neighborhoods tidy and packed with amenities. But HOAs also have a lot of say — too much, many argue — when it…
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Biggest Political Scandals in U.S. History
For a country that’s only been around for a couple of centuries, America has had its fair share of political scandals. Some involved money, but more revolved around sex, and…
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5 ‘Quiet’ Luxury Brands That Only the Super Rich Know About
Access to the world of millionaires and billionaires is exclusive by definition. Here’s an example. You’ve probably never heard of the Centurion card from American Express, and even if you…
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Angry Shoppers Are Breaking Up With Amazon After It Quietly Raised Its Free Shipping Minimum
Back in August, eCommerceBytes broke the news that Amazon would be testing a new free shipping threshold, raising the minimum from $25 to $35. Although Amazon confirmed the change, it…
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5 Cheapest Ways To See a Doctor Without Insurance
Healthcare is broken in the United States. The costs are exorbitant, millions remain uninsured, and tens of thousands of Americans die every year because they can’t afford medical attention. That…
