Money
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Is Spirit Airlines Safe, and Why Is It So Cheap?
Spirit Airlines’ reputation for crummy service remains unmatched. Just take a look at its review page, which is plastered with comments calling Spirit “the worst airline ever.” That said, there aren’t many carriers that offer $30 one-way tickets to major…
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Buyer Beware: Your Deliveries Are More Likely to Get Lost If You Live in These 10 States
As we head full-tilt into the holiday season, complete with lots of gift buying and Black Friday madness, it’s important to keep track of our packages. Many of us are buying so many things, that it’s hard to keep track…
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Start Living Frugally Before the Holidays With the Best Advice From Redditors
If you don’t make a concerted effort to live frugally, money has a habit of vanishing as soon as it hits your bank account. And given that personal finance is rarely part of the school curriculum, a lot of folks…
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20 Ways to Upgrade Your Home That Will Save Money in 2024
A new year offers plenty of time and maybe some fresh motivation to whip your surroundings into shape. But which projects give the most bang for your buck? We’ve got 20 for you to consider. Some are pricey, some are…
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All 9 Items on McDonald’s Dollar Menu, Ranked
These days, you can’t really call yourself a fast-food restaurant unless you’ve got a value menu worth bragging about. With only nine items on offer, four of which are only available during breakfast hours, I’m not sure McDonald’s has the…
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‘Sometimes Gratitude Is Free’: How to Send Our Troops Care Packages With Crown Royal This Holiday Season
As we head into the holiday season, worried about our Thanksgiving menu, stressing about Christmas gifts, and getting caught up in all of the other winter hoopla, it’s important to remember that most of our worries are but frivolous inconveniences…
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‘Tastes Just Like an Orange Creamsicle’: This Hack Makes McDonald’s Soda 10 Times Better
Who knew that the secret to unlocking a nostalgic taste of summer could be easily recreated at McDonald’s? Thanks to a TikTok video that’s as simple as it is genius,…
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11 Things You Should Never Buy at a Gas Station (and Why)
Gas stations are everywhere and often operate 24/7. While their convenience can act as a last-minute refuge for everything from a quick meal and coffee refill to emergency car essentials,…
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What Is the Cheapest Food Delivery App?
The cheapest way to order food? Don’t. But since even the biggest cheapskates slip up once in a while, it’s worth knowing which food delivery app is the cheapest. That…
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‘My Biggest Costco Hack’: TikToker’s Cheap Steak Hack Goes Viral
Don’t sleep on Costco’s meat department guys. If hitting up a meat market or buying meat from a local farmer isn’t in your budget, there are some great ways to bonus…
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28 Ways to Beat Loneliness in Retirement
Social transitions occur at several points in our lives. Leaving for college or military service, entering the workforce, changing careers, and geographic relocations can require the creation of new social…
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‘Absolute Garbage’: 10 Terrible Tech Products You Should Never Buy, According to Consumers
We’re living through a golden age of consumer technology, an era wherein everyday consumers have access to cutting-edge laptops, smartphones, and more. There’s also more garbage than ever. Companies pour…
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A Foolproof Trader Joe’s Shopping List for an Easy Thanksgiving Meal
If you’re in need of a Thanksgiving dinner without having to spend a ton of money and effort, look no further. With Trader Joe’s list of pre-made essentials, you’ll still…
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Couple Retires on Cruise Ship Because It’s Cheaper Than a Retirement Home
After saving your entire adult life for retirement, you’re left to figure out what you do with the remaining years of your life. Do you stay put and stick to…
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9 Incredibly Out-Of-Touch Things Rich People Say That Will Make Your Blood Boil
You’d think that rich people would be a little more self-aware. But then they go and do things like the “Imagine” video, and it hits you — they really don’t…
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9 Things You Should Never Buy at the Airport
Airports can pretend to be cafes and nightclubs all they want, but in truth, we Cheapists know that being at the airport is a miserable experience. In addition to all…
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Why Buying a Laptop On Reddit’s r/HardwareSwap Was One of the Best Financial Decisions I’ve Made
If you limit yourself to Reddit’s front page, you’d think that the site was only for silly videos, lewd discussions, and lukewarm politics. And that’s not far from the truth.…
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11 Strangest Trends From The Last 10 Years
This last decade has undoubtedly given rise to all manners of unexpected, and honestly, occasionally, unfortunate trends. The digital worlds of places like TikTok have certainly given some folks the…
