Money
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Pass the Maple Syrup: HelloFresh Is Offering a Buddy the Elf-Inspired Spaghetti Kit
You can cover all of the main elf food groups with HelloFresh’s limited-edition Buddy the Elf-inspired spaghetti dinner kit. Just like in “Elf,” the kit includes everything you need for a sugary spaghetti breakfast, from assorted candies to marshmallows and…
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So Long, Mall Santa: Kids Have Virtual Visits With Kris Kringle Now
The pandemic has changed a lot in our lives, and as Christmas approaches, one of them seems to have staying power: virtual visits with Santa Claus. Zoom or social media visits with St. Nick started as a way to keep…
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McDonald’s Is Giving Away a Lifetime’s Worth of Free Food
Willy Wonka who? Ronald McDonald’s McGold Card is the modern-day, real-life golden ticket, only instead of a trip to a candy factory with a chocolate river and Oompa Loompas galore, Mickey D’s golden reward grants you a lifetime of free…
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The Average House Payment the Year You Were Born
As you scroll through house listings on Zillow and shake your head about prices, it’s easy to think about how bad modern homebuyers have it. And it truly is harder to afford a home now — but exactly how bad…
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Here’s What Real Christmas Trees Cost Across the Country
With the amount of money you’re already shelling out during the holiday season, it can be heartbreaking to watch Christmas tree prices rise every year. According to a survey conducted by the Real Christmas Tree Board in August 2022, 71% of…
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Velveeta Lawsuit Takes Aim at Kraft Heinz for Prep Time
If Kraft Heinz advertises that a cup of Velveeta microwavable shells and cheese is ready to eat in 3½ minutes then, darn it, it shouldn’t take longer. That’s the philosophy of a Florida consumer who is suing the company for…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Useful Tips and Tricks For Buying a Car Online
Just a few years ago, buying a car — new or used — was a big deal, and usually meant multiple trips to dealerships followed by lengthy conversations to ensure…
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You Can Nab A Year’s Worth of Free 7-Eleven Delivery on Black Friday
The king of convenience stores is offering up an enticing incentive for customers on Black Friday: Free delivery for a whole year. 7-Eleven’s 7Now Gold Pass subscription service, which normally…
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KFC Canada’s New Sandwich Has Built-In Gravy Boat, and We’re Jealous
Everyone has gravy on the brain with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday this week, which is why we’re all drooling over the Gravy Lovers Sandwich, KFC Canada’s latest creation. It’s made…
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Vacation Rentals for Large Groups & Family Reunions
If you’re planning a reunion with loved ones, here are some multihome rental properties across the country that offer everybody some space of their own. After all, being together doesn’t…
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New Amazon Gadget Can Make Anything Taste Like Cheetos
If you love licking neon orange Cheetos dust off your fingers, there’s a new Amazon gadget made just for you: the Cheetos Duster. Despite the name, it’s not a cleaning…
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States Where Thanksgiving Turkeys Are Cheapest (and Most Expensive)
Inflation is hitting Thanksgiving dinner tables hard this year with turkey prices reaching record highs in many states. And if you’re the chef in charge of preparing the spread, the…
