Shopping
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I Tried Walmart’s Grocery Pickup and This Is What Happened
Note: This story, written before the coronavirus pandemic, has been updated to reflect changes to Walmart’s curbside pickup program. I’m a very picky shopper, the sort who likes to scrutinize every item before it goes in the cart. In other…
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18 Best Pillows for Every Budget, According to Sleepers
There’s no need to spend a fortune to get a good pillow. Reviews indicate that users are nearly as satisfied with a cheap polyester pillow as they are with pricier down or memory foam purchases. It’s certainly possible to spend…
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VIDEO: Best Cheap Delivery Pizza: Domino’s vs. Papa John’s vs. Pizza Hut vs. Little Caesars
Delivery Pizza Comparison There are lots of places all over the country that deliver pizza — but which gives you the most bang for your buck? We ranked popular chains across the country, and here are some of our findings.…
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The Best Cheap Cat Foods
These days, demand for premium, specialized, and even organic pet foods has grown as pet lovers place more value on what they perceive to be most “healthy” for their furry family members. But conscientious cat owners really don’t need to…
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What to Buy at Aldi Right Now
Seasoned Aldi shoppers know that despite the store’s small footprint, there are always plenty of worthwhile new buys hitting the shelves, making no two trips to this ultra-efficient, ultra-low-price German grocery alike. Along with a few perennially great buys, here…
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40 Best Game Day Foods From Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s
The Super Bowl is as much a food holiday as it is a football holiday. Stores like Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi all use a model that allows them to pass on savings to the customers, which is especially useful…
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The Best Snacks at Trader Joe’s
There are few places that can satisfy a snacky mood as well as Trader Joe’s. Sure, not everything is a winner, but for a store with a relatively small footprint, TJ’s…
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Amazing Instant Pot Deals to Grab Before Christmas
Spend any amount of time researching Instant Pots — or multicookers, instant crocks, multi-pots, etc. — and your eyes might start to roll back in your head (trust us, we…
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The Best Things We Bought in 2019
At Cheapism, we’re always looking for worthy buys for our readers, whether that’s money-saving store-brand products or splurge-worthy items that inspire raves. In the process, we stumble on plenty of…
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Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi: Which Is Cheaper for Groceries?
In This Article: Store-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi Dairy Produce Meat Condiments Frozen Foods Pantry (Grains, Canned Goods, Snacks) Beverages Name-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart Store-Brand…
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The 12 Best and Worst Return Policies at Popular Stores
Ever decided that it’s less of a hassle to keep an unwanted purchase than it is to try and return it? You’re not alone. More than half of us have…
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27 Companies That Closed Stores in 2019
If you thought last year was the low point for bricks-and-mortar retailers, think again. Sadly, 2019 proved to be exponentially more brutal, and Coresight Research predicts the number of store…
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10 Cheap Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Winter
Winter weather isn’t just chilly — it’s often downright arid. The harsh weather conditions and low humidity can strip skin of moisture, rendering it dry, scaly, and itchy. Resist the…
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These 32 Stores Are Getting Rid of Cashiers and Checkout Lanes
Checkout lines are already under attack by Amazon, but may vanish entirely if stores get their way. When Amazon opened its first bricks-and-mortar Amazon Go locations last year — where…
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How to Live on $500 a Month at Costco
There’s little doubt that food shopping at Costco saves money, and it’s convenient for stocking up in a single trip. But can a budget-conscious family eat for an entire month…
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21 Priciest Ikea Products
Ikea prides itself on Scandinavian ingenuity that helps keep prices low, and many shoppers think of it a refuge for cash-strapped college kids and young professionals. While many of our…
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25 Best Fast Food Deals for Game Day
Football season is in full swing, and fans all over the country are planning their Saturdays and Sundays (not to mention some Thursday, Friday, and Monday nights) around the big…
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17 Trendy Fall Fashions for Women Over 50
Even if you’ve not been in a classroom for decades, there’s a back-to-school feel to this time of year that adds a spark to shopping for fall fashions. The worst…
