Shopping
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No, Self-Checkout, We Don’t Want to Donate: Shoppers are OVER the Bombardment of Donation Prompts
At the self-checkout, you scan your own groceries, bag them yourself, load them in your cart, process your own payment, grab your receipt, and usually saunter off without a “have a nice day.” And now, somewhere in the process, the…
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She’s Going the Distance! Report: The 23 Longest-Lasting Cars On the Market
Thinking about your next car? If you’re looking to make this one count, you might consider a car that’s known to exceed 250,000 miles. iSeeCars.com released its annual report on the subject recently, so if you’ve got questions, we’ve got…
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You Don’t Have To Spend a Fortune on Makeup. Here Are 5 Ways To Score Free Beauty Samples
Looking gorgeous doesn’t come cheap. One example: Upon perusing the top-reviewed makeup items on Nordstrom.com, I discovered that Dior Lip Glow Oil, one of the site’s most popular products, costs $40. We can’t be the only ones who think that’s outrageous…
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Let’s Talk About Those New Lay’s Sandwich-Inspired Chips
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Lay’s newest sandwich-flavored chip flavors. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it. (Be sure to see what they had to say about Costco’s five-pound…
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Disaster on Wheels: These 10 Cars Could Make You Go Broke
Few things will make you hemorrhage cash faster than a car that’s always in the shop. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, with even the most reliable manufacturers suffering from their share of catastrophic engine failures. But as a savvy consumer, your best…
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Printers, Waterpiks, and Other Products That Frugal Redditors Regret Buying
It’s easier than ever to buy and sell useless junk. Without thinking about it, you’ll see an advertisement for some gimicky kitchen gadget, tap “Buy Now,” and have a banana slicer on your doorstep by the end of the day.…
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The Creepiest Things For Sale Online This Week (5/17/23)
We like finding a deal as much as anyone, but sometimes a deal may mean an actual deal with the devil? There are some truly terrifying “used” things you can…
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‘Have a Nice Day, Ma’am’: Retail Worker Shares How She Gets Revenge on Rude Customers
Don’t slam your items on the counter in a huff. Do hang up the phone before heading to checkout. Don’t take your bad day out on the cashier during your…
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Want to Save Thousands? Don’t Buy a New Car Without Checking Markups.org First
The price of new cars dropped for the first time in months this April, a sign that inflation is slowing. But dealerships continue to sell cars above the manufacturer’s suggested…
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‘Emotionally Blackmailed’: Oh Great, Now We’re Being Asked To Tip at Self-Checkout Machines
If you’re anything like me, you usually have an internal argument when picking up takeout or having someone take your order at a fast-casual place like Panera. If I tip…
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Yes, You CAN Get Those Spaghetti Sauce Stains Out of Your Tupperware. Here’s How
Tupperware stains are a Grade-A anxiety inducer. Something about the color of the tomato sauce and the oily feel on your fingers might make you consider tossing your ‘ware right…
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Kiss the Cook: The Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Man of the Kitchen
Know a dad who loves to cook, bake, or grill? This Father’s Day, give him a gift he can use to prepare yummy creations the whole family can enjoy. We’ve…
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16 Best Mustangs of All Time
From its growling engine to its unmistakable body, the Mustang is arguably the most iconic car in U.S. history. Spearheaded by the late Lee Iacocca in the early 1960s and entered…
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Redditors Reveal the Most Useless Gifts They’ve Received, and Some Are Pretty Awful
Everyone’s received a gift that’s fallen short of expectations (or was just plain awful, insulting, or worse). Redditors are no different. Here are some of the most useless gifts they’ve…
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The Bait-and-Switch Con is Still Alive and Well on Amazon — Here’s How Not to Fall Prey
While most people turn to Amazon for fast delivery and a mind-boggling selection of pretty much everything, that doesn’t mean Amazon always delivers. A recent unpleasant trend has emerged in…
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Shoppers Share the Things They Can’t Stop Buying On Sale, and We Can Totally Relate
Whether it’s rational or not, we all have that thing we can’t stop ourselves from buying when we see it discounted. Admit it — even if you have more than…
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10 Times Costco Angered Loyal Customers
Running a retail store — let alone an entire national chain — isn’t easy, and it’s impossible to please every customer. But over the years, Costco has made some decisions…
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A Beloved Costco Food Court Favorite Returns — But Fans Are NOT Happy With the New Price
If you thought you were thrilled about the return of chopped onions to Costco’s food court a couple week ago, wait until you hear this: The chicken caesar salad is…
