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  • Indialantic, FL, USA - July 29, 2011: A variety of restaurant gift cards on a white background, including Cracker Barrel, McDonald's, Olive Garden, Golden Corral, Subway, Outback, and Starbucks.

    Have a Few Bucks Left On a Gift Card? You’re Entitled to a Cash Refund in These States

    Americans are holding billions of dollars in unused gift cards, vouchers, and store credits, with an average amount of $175 of unspent funds per person, according to a CreditCards.com survey. But thanks to a series of obscure state laws, consumers…

  • Tyumen, Russia - January 21, 2020: TikTok and Facebook application on screen Apple iPhone XR

    TikTok’s Weird, Whimsical ‘Dabloon’ Economy Explained

    As the crypto economy collapses, another digital currency is born: the whimsical dabloon. But this isn’t some new tongue-in-cheek meme coin like Doge or an elaborate pump-and-dump scheme. In fact, the fictional TikTok currency isn’t worth anything offline, is based…

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    The Best Frugal First Date Ideas, According to Thrifty Redditors

    First dates can get expensive fast. Dinner and movie? Factor in transportation and tip, and you’ll quickly have spent a chunk of change. But exploring your love life doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you have a few romantic…

  • Miami, FL, USA - December 17, 2021: View of the Amazon Prime fleet parking near Miami International Airport.

    Here’s Why Frugal Redditors Are Ditching Amazon Prime

    For the first time in four years, Amazon raised the price of Prime in February, adding to the inflationary pressure consumers have felt since mid-2021. While there were a host of (now-defunct) workarounds to avoid the increase, some of the…

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    30 Things to Know Before Shopping at Aldi

    Aldi, a budget grocery store with European roots, is a famous disruptor of the industry, mainly because its streamlined shopping experience and cost-saving measures translate into big price reductions on common items. It’s growing fast, too — faster than any…

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    Things You Should Stop Buying in 2023

    Every year we spend money on purchases that may be falsely advertised, environmentally harmful, or simply overpriced. But we don’t have to keep making those same mistakes. Here are some of the worst offenders you should avoid in 2023, along…