Gear
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110+ Senior Discounts for Dining, Travel, Health, and More
Aging doesn’t always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older and help cut costs for retirees. Starting at age 50 (though AARP membership is open to anyone 18 or older), seniors…
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11 Tech Gadgets That Used To Be Cool but Aren’t Anymore
As technology rapidly evolves, it can be hard to imagine a time when we couldn’t just Google everything. Yet, as convenient as our smartphones and laptops are, they still can’t replace the nostalgia that old tech gadgets used to bring…
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12 Hidden Product Hacks You’re Probably Missing Out On
It happens to the best of us: We get a new cellphone or other gadget and don’t take the time to slow down and review all of the new product’s features. The result? We might be missing out on some…
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Crime, Religion, and More Weirdness Tied to America’s Favorite Water Bottle
We kid, we kid. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last four years, you likely already know about the inexplicable phenomenon surrounding the Stanley cup (no, we’re not talking about that Stanley Cup, but more on that…
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Best Gifts for Motorcycle Riders
Motorcycle riders are a singular breed, known for their adventurous spirit. When it’s time to buy these enthusiasts a gift, the choices — from the practical to the playful — are seemingly endless. Read on for a sampling of ideas.…
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10 Cheap Buy-It-For-Life Products Shoppers Could Never Live Without
The old adage that you get what you pay for is usually true. If you want a pair of leather boots that will last forever …. well, you’re going to pay upwards of $200. But some buy-it-for-life (BIFL) products buck…
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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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10 Popular Buy-It-For-Life Products You Should Never Buy
With the rise of niche subreddits like r/FrugalMaleFashion and r/BuyItForLife, consumers are turning to Reddit for shopping advice, treating the forums like highly specialized review sites. The appeal is that…
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Lanyards, Wrist Straps, and 3 Other Ways To Protect Your Phone From Thieves While Traveling
If you, like most tourists, walk the streets of a foreign country staring cluelessly down at your phone, you’re a prime target for thieves. All it takes is a pickpocket…
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Cheapism Favorites: Achieve a Comfortable Shave With This Philips Norelco Beard Trimmer
Philips Norelco Multigroomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 3000 The Series 3000 is a 13-piece electric shaver from Philips. Best Price: $22 from Amazon Also Cheap: $22 from Target Who Should Buy…
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JanSport Backpacks Last Forever: Redditors Confirm What We Already Know
Ask anybody who’s ever owned a JanSport backpack and they’ll tell you — those things last forever. When Redditor u/hampoule posted in the subreddit r/BuyItForLife about the excellent condition of their…
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Fitbits, Swords, and Other Cool Things Redditors Found Using a Metal Detector
You bought that metal detector for a reason, and you’re sick of people telling you that you’re not gonna find anything with it. Well, we’re on your side: There are…
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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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The JBL Bluetooth Speaker Redditors Say You’ll Use for (Literally) Decades
Portable bluetooth speakers often have a completely mysterious shelf life, so at this point, you might be sick of rolling the dice. How long will its batteries last? How’s the…
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The Ultimate Buy-It-For-Life Gift Guide, According to Redditors
In a world dominated by fast fashion, planned obsolescence, and single-use plastics, the cheapest, most popular products aren’t always the most frugal. Reddit’s buy-it-for-life community — whose slogan is “durable,…
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Hydro Flask Versus Yeti: Which Water Bottle Comes Out On Top?
It’s 2022, and since we live in a world where iPhones exist, there’s no reason we should still be suffering through room temperature water. Hydro Flask and YETI are two…
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Top-Rated Hearing Aids You Can Now Buy Over the Counter
Thanks to a new rule from the Food and Drug Administration, we’ve been able to buy hearing aids over the counter — without a prescription or doctor’s appointment — since…
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Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Here’s What Experts Say
In This Article: What Is Blue Light? What Are Blue Light Glasses? Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Sleep Quality Eyestrain Eye Health The Bottom Line Frequently Asked Questions There’s no…
