Money
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Cheapest Oil Change: Jiffy Lube vs. Valvoline vs. Walmart and More
In This Article: Full-Service Oil Change Prices Other Services (air filters, wiper blades, batteries, tire rotation) Jiffy Lube Valvoline Pep Boys Firestone Walmart Know Before You Go Coupons and Deals DIY Oil Change Costs Cheapism surveyed prices across five of the…
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These Sites Can Save You Serious Money on Travel
After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, Americans are traveling again in big numbers. That doesn’t mean economic issues are in the rearview mirror. The good news is there are plenty of websites that can help you save on travel,…
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10 Moving Nightmares (and How to Avoid Them)
Moving is a terrible chore that can easily go from affordable inconvenience to pricey disaster, and last year the number of people facing it skyrocketed. The percentage of Americans moving from place to place had been on a steady decline…
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These Sites Can Save You Serious Money on Travel, Shopping, and More
Though employment numbers are rising and fears of a full-blown pandemic recession are easing, many Americans are still struggling with expenses and saving money has become essential. The good news is there are plenty of websites that can help you do…
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Which Fast-Food Chain Did Best During the Pandemic?
There’s little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the restaurant industry forever. From innovative ways restaurants managed to stay relevant and bring in customers to chains that closed locations across the country, the dining-out landscape is being remade, and this…
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This Is Why Your Summer Vacation Will Cost More This Year
With lockdowns in full force and health concerns a constant companion, 72% of Americans skipped summer vacations in 2020. Change is on the horizon, however, as people look to make up for lost time. More than 47.7 million Americans were…
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What to Buy in July — and What to Skip
After the Fourth of July, retailers start setting their sights on fall, which makes July a good month to snatch up deals on certain summer items. July is also the…
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Are You Vaccinated? Claim These Discounts and Freebies as a Reward
More Americans are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations every day, hopefully bringing us closer to the pandemic’s end. And while that should be incentive enough to get the shot, some companies…
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The Most and Least Educated States in America
Who’s smartest and who has the most education are not the same thing, but having a lot of educated people around does tend to help states thrive — for starters,…
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The Biggest House-Flipping Mistakes Newbies Make
Glorified by HGTV shows and personalities, house flipping is as tantalizing an idea as it’s been since the 1980s, when the combination of 24-hour cable channels, a recession, and real…
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These ’80s Collectibles Are Worth More Than You Think
It always feels great to discard your old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until 10 or 20 years later, when you’re browsing through an…
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Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the Quickest and Which Last the Longest?
With the pandemic’s ongoing effects on daily life, it seems like many of us are eating fewer fresh fruits and vegetables. “I’m hearing that is a struggle, yes,” says Seattle-based…
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14 Things Not to Buy at Aldi
We’re big fans of Aldi. The compact German grocery is perfect for quick shopping trips at surprisingly low prices. And while Aldi is particularly great for things like baking supplies,…
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How Many Small Businesses Have Closed in Your State
The pandemic has been tough on pretty much everyone, but — no surprise here — small business owners have borne the economic brunt of more than a year of quarantines,…
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These States Have Lost More Than a Third of Their Small Businesses
The pandemic has been tough on pretty much everyone, but — no surprise here — small business owners have borne the economic brunt of more than a year of quarantines,…
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20 College-Town Restaurants That Are Worth a Splurge
Though college students have better meal options than they used to, most are still eating on a budget. That’s why parents love to treat them to dinner when they visit,…
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11 Barbie Dolls That Could Become Collector’s Items
It’s not difficult to find lists upon lists of Barbies that are already considered collector’s items. What’s harder is pinpointing which newer versions of the classic American doll are going…
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How to Create a Home Office From Ikea Under $200
If you’ve never wrestled with the demon that is working from home — as many more of us did over this past year — it can be a challenge. There are…
