Money
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10 ‘Life-Changing’ Products You Can Buy for Less Than $100, According to Redditors
While we’re skeptical about the whole “change your life” angle — when has a doohicky from Amazon done that? — Redditors recently shared a long list of useful products and services that won’t cost you more than $100. And sure,…
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I Tried a Stone Bath Mat in the Shower and It Was a Game Changer (Especially for My Dog)
I blame Roo for my new appreciation of stone bath mats. My 13-year-old, 12-pound dog of indeterminate breeding is wonderful in many ways. She’s quiet, she’s a night snuggler, and she comes when called. But she hates water, and specifically,…
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Redditors Riff on The Fact That Housing Is Overpriced and Wages Are Too Low
A recent post on the subreddit r/WorkReform by u/LiveBeyondYourMemes said simply, “We can all agree that housing is overpriced and wages are too low” above a meme of Spongebob Squarepants holding signs of the median home prices in 2009 and…
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Picasso Paintings and Running for President: 8 Things the Ultra Wealthy Fantasize About
While the rest of us daydream about winning the lottery to soothe our financial woes, the extravagantly wealthy are on a completely different wavelength. For the world’s 1%, it’s less about living paycheck to paycheck and more about how they can…
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This Starbucks Hack Helps You Save Money and Get Rewards at the Same Time
Most of us need that jolt of caffeine to kick-start our mornings or fight off that mid-afternoon slump. But at $4 to $5 per latte, getting your caffeine fix can quickly add up. If you venture out to Starbucks often,…
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Eat the Rich: Lobster, Burning Man, and 7 Other Things Rich People Have ‘Ruined’
As soon as natural wine bars start cropping up in your neighborhood, it’s already too late. Prepare yourself for boring mid-rise developments, market lights, an onslaught of “creatives,” and sizable rent increases. The rich people have landed, and they won’t…
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Report: Your Fourth of July Cookout Will Cost Almost $70 This Year
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your Fourth of July cookout will still be pricey this year. According to a new report by the American Farm Bureau…
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9 Cheap and Natural Hacks to Eliminate Odors and Make Your Home Smell Amazing
If you’re looking for natural ways to refresh your home and make it smell like a tropical paradise or luscious forest without having to spend money on harmful chemicals, you’ve…
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Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse and Other Celeb Homes You Can Stay on Vacation
With so many housing options to choose from on vacation, why not take stab at a stay at Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse or a home you’ve seen on TV? You may remember…
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Southwest Airlines Customers Claim There’s a New Scam To Watch Out For
Scroll through Twitter at any time of day and you’ll likely come across someone who is fuming about an airline experience. The latest complaint? One Southwest Airlines customer is claiming…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dollar Tree Aims To Raise Prices With More $5 Products Hitting the Shelves
It seemed like Dollar Tree was pushing it when they raised prices in 2021, bumping up the cost of a number of items from $1 to $1.25. Of course, you could argue…
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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…
