Money
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Finding Happiness on a Budget: 11 ‘Inexpensive’ Purchases That Spark Joy, According to Working-Class Americans
Sometimes all it takes to turn a bad day around is a little treat. After all, who doesn’t enjoy the simple pleasures of life? A steaming mug of good coffee, an ice cream sundae with all the fixings, a shiny…
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Make Your Bed, Now Lay (Plants) in It: 6 Cheap Raised Garden Bed Ideas
Whether you’re undertaking your first garden project ever this season or are just looking for some new ideas, one thing is certain: Planting is a pain. Even if you love digging in the soil or being outside, gardening takes time…
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TikToker Explains to Boomers Why Younger Generations Are Saying ‘Careers Are Dead’
The pandemic-era labor market saw a surplus of workers voluntarily resigning from their careers in search of opportunities that would better benefit them. The economic trend was dubbed “the great resignation” and it has sparked an onset of similar trends,…
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12 Mistakes You’re Making When Buying Car Insurance
Picture this: You’re happily cruising along, windows down, tunes blasting, when suddenly — BAM! You get into a fender bender because the guy behind you was texting instead of keeping his eyes on the road. What a nightmare, but you…
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These 9 Fast-Food Chains Are the Biggest Ripoffs, According to Reddit
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now if you’re not careful, and your sad burger and cold…
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The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical expenses. The result is an affordability crisis that has prompted…
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This Easy TikTok Yogurt Hack Has Fancy Dessert Vibes, and I’m in Love
Ever see a food hack on Tiktok that you just have to try? I usually don’t, either. But then I saw a viral food hack of a peanut butter chocolate…
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‘Stop Giving These Fast-Food Places Your Money’: Viral TikTok Reveals the REAL Cheap Lunch MVP
Fast-food has a reputation rooted in cheap convenience, but it’s not always all that affordable. The last time I hit Taco Bell on an empty stomach, I about keeled over…
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Want a Free (or Possibly Cheap) Lighthouse? The U.S. Government Can Hook You Up
Always dreamed of owning your very own lighthouse? You’re in luck because the government is ready to give a few away and auction others. There are, of course, some rules that…
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Don’t Make These 11 Mistakes the Next Time You Go Thrifting
Thrifting can be a great way to embrace sustainability, protect the environment, and save some serious cash. (Who said you can’t be thrifty and fabulous at the same time?) Shopping…
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Bizarre, Gross, and Illegal: 11 ‘Extreme’ Money-Saving Habits and Hacks
On r/Frugal, like-minded cheapskates band together to confront inflation, discuss little-known thrifty tips, and complain about the rising costs of living. It’s an invaluable resource. But sometimes the community’s Redditors…
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The Biden Administration Is Spending $1 Billion on Trees and Green Spaces. Here’s How You Could Get In on the Action
In a push towards environmental conservation, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled on April 12 that it plans to invest a staggering $1 billion on tree-planting and green space initiatives in the…
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Free Food Alert: Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away Doughnuts on Friday, No Strings Attached
“No purchase necessary” is the greatest phrase in the fast food world because when it’s paired with “free,” you can get something actually free. It’s music to our ears —…
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DIWHY: Man Charges Beachgoers to Use His Homemade Cooler Toilet
When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. And when there’s nowhere around to go, you might find yourself pretty desperate — perhaps desperate enough to pay an enterprising young man…
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Trying to Save Money? You Might Be Living in the Wrong State
Between high rents, expensive gas, and $15 drinks, it can feel near impossible to save in California. Sure, you get used to decimating your savings every weekend. But then you…
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9 States With No Income Tax (And What That Means For You)
If you live in a state like California or New York, you might be shocked to learn that some states don’t charge income taxes. Sounds like a dream, right? But…
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Side Hustle Nation: 33% of Workers With Side Gigs Need the Extra Money To Survive
Side hustlers make an average of $810 a month. That may sound like a lot, but a third of side hustlers are spending their extra cash on living expenses, according to…
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What the Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Means for You — and How To Get Around It
After months of hand-wringing and false starts, Netflix announced Monday that it’s begun its password-sharing crackdown. The long and the short of it is that a Netflix account is limited to…
