Money
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Protect Your Garden From a Heat Wave With These Cheap Solutions
Temperatures in some parts of the country have been smashing records lately. If you’ve noticed your plants wilting faster than an ice cream cone on a summer day, it’s likely because they’re suffering from heat stress. By following these smart tips,…
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7 Organic Pesticides You Can Make at Home To Protect Your Plants From Pests
All plant lovers know how irritating it is to see their plants getting attacked by pests. While there are many pesticides on the market, most of them contain strong chemicals that can pose a health hazard to pets and humans.…
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‘Ignore the Art Inside’: The Secret to Finding Cheap Wall Art That Doesn’t Look Tacky
For less than the price of a tacky poster from Ikea, you can decorate your home with a piece of fine art from one of the greats. Manet, Goya, Degas, Bonheur — take your pick. As Redditors on r/Frugal explained…
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Brutal Corporate Fails You Can Watch on TV
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a corporation or business venture fail, especially when it’s due to the greedy founder getting caught in lies that took advantage of the little guy. But even when a company flounders for reasons beyond…
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‘The Customer Is NOT Always Right!’: Here’s What Retail Workers Would Do if They Were in Charge
Office work comes with its drawbacks: paper cuts, eyestrain, aches and pains. But dealing with entitled customers and abusive bosses in retail is a special kind of hell. Life in the trenches is so bad that retail workers on Reddit…
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Bulking on a Budget: 9 Things Frugal Weightlifters and Athletes Eat (and Drink) To Stay Fit
Putting on muscle costs a lot of money. You’ve got to pay for your gym membership, a medicine cabinet full of supplements, and 3,000-plus calories worth of daily fuel. Since skimping on tank tops and spray tans is out of…
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Costco Is Cracking Down on Membership Sharing, and Redditors Have Some Horror Stories
It’s official: Costco is cracking down on membership sharing. That means if you normally lend your card to your brother, or use your friend’s card to buy your groceries, you…
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‘I’m Blown Away’: Iced Coffee ‘Fiend’ Shares How To Save Big on Your Summer Coffee Habit
Every July, like clockwork, Google searches for iced coffee reach their yearly peak, which means cafes will start pushing their cold brews, iced lattes, and milky frappes. And despite eye-popping…
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Save on Clothing Without Sacrificing Style: 10 Tips and Tricks
Looking fashionable and put-together doesn’t always have to break the bank. According to these thrifty Redditors, shopping smart and discovering clearance and thrifting gems can help you breathe new life…
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(Unethical) Life Pro Tip: How To Stream Unlimited Music for Less Than $3 a Month
Music is cheaper than ever. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for individual tracks or CDs, consumers can access tens of millions of songs for $10 a month from a…
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Home Cooks Share Their Favorite Cheap and Delicious Meal Ideas for Entertaining Guests
Hosting friends and family is one of life’s great joys. It’s not just a great time to bond and catch up, it’s also the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills…
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Buffalo Wild Wings Is Charging a Takeout Fee, and Annoyed Customers Aren’t Having It
Picking up your own takeout used to be a logical way to save money on food delivery. That is, until Buffalo Wild Wings added a takeout fee — and customers…
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‘Essentially Robbery’: 8 Products and Services That Are a Huge Rip-Off in the U.S.
While we all welcome the news that prices continue to cool after months of runaway inflation, the fact remains that this country is still too damn expensive. I mean, $7,500…
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‘Piles of Crap All Over’: Redditors Reveal What It’s Like To Work for the ‘Super Wealthy’
Whether we look on with envy or disgust, Americans love to gawk at the ultra-rich. Just think of HBO’s “White Lotus,” “Succession,” or even “The Idol.” All three shows give…
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Do You Pay for Unlimited Data? You’re Probably Wasting Your Money, According to a New Survey
If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably overpaying for your mobile plan, according to a new report from WhistleOut. The survey found that while the majority of Americans use 15GB…
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Even Dishwashers Needs Cleaning: Redditors Share Their Top Tips To Revamp Your Dishwasher
Dishwashers are some of the most heavily-used appliances in the kitchen. Every now and then, you may notice that your dishwasher isn’t cleaning as well as it used to. When…
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5 For $5: Arby’s Legendary Roast Beef Deal is Back, But Not For Long
Arby’s has brought back its most iconic deal, and it’s so cheap compared to today’s inflated prices that roast beef fans are feeling some serious nostalgia. The 5 for $5…
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Extreme Penny-Pinching: Couple Finds One Million Antique Pennies in Crawl Space
Think finding a million pennies would be an awesome windfall or a total pain? The answer might be a mix of both. California realtor John Reyes and his wife Elizabeth looked…
