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The Bestselling Book on Amazon Every Year Since 1995
Amazon has come a long way since 1994, when Jeff Bezos began hawking books online from his garage. We took a deep dive into Amazon’s bestseller lists to see what was popular with buyers every year since Amazon’s founding —…
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25 Dorm Room Essentials to Buy at the Dollar Store
The cost of college continues to rise, leaving many students with little money left over to spend on necessities for their dorm rooms. Enter dollar stores, where shoppers can stock up on dorm essentials on the cheap. Here are 25…
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Best Places to Buy Cheap Furniture Online
If you’re on the hunt for an inexpensive sofa, desk, dining set, or another piece of furniture, you can spend hours — if not days — browsing all of the home furnishing retailers online. To make your task simpler, we’ve…
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What to Buy in August
August is all about back-to-school deals. Even frugal shoppers without school-age kids can find big discounts this month on items such as electronics and office supplies. This is also the beginning of the end of summer, so August bargains include…
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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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Clever Products to Show Who’s Been Vaccinated
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have had enough of lockdowns, cancellations, and flat-out staying at home. Now, with the availability of coronavirus vaccines, there’s a wealth of merch on offer for those who stuck out…
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The Unclaimed Baggage Store: Does it Deliver Deals?
If you’ve ever wondered what’s in all those suitcases whizzing by you on the airport carousel, wonder no more. Alabama-based Unclaimed Baggage is more than happy to give you a…
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24 Affordable Camper Alternatives for Escaping the Crowds
If you own a recreational vehicle, your summer RV season might have started months ago when you began plotting your route and reserving sites. If you don’t own one, there…
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The Best Places to Buy Bras Online
Most women have experienced the frustration of trying on a bra in what they think is their correct size, only to find bulges, gaps, digging straps, and other (sometimes painful)…
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13 Effective Sunscreens That Will Leave You With Money to Burn
Sunscreen should be worn year-round as part of an everyday routine, not just on hot, sunny days or at the beach — and most people don’t use enough. Dermatologists recommend…
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Beat the Heat: 13 Cheap, Refreshing Summer Wines
Summer means finding ways to stay cool, and refreshing beverages are always a good start. What better antidote to the dog days of summer than cold, crisp wine? Many of the…
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This ‘All-American’ Brand Is Made Overseas
There are a lot of things we associate with the good ol’ USA. Apple pie, big cars, and blue jeans are some we bring up when talking about products associated…
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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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Portable Swamp Coolers That Lower Temps (and Energy Costs)
If you live in a dry climate — especially in the West and Southwest — air conditioning isn’t your only option for keeping a room cool. A portable evaporative cooler…
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Where to Find Quality Cookware and Kitchen Appliances Made in America
Home chefs looking to upgrade their pots, pans, and kitchenware collections have no shortage of options when it comes to cheap cookware, much of which is cranked out by cheap…
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The Best Places to Buy Bikes Online
Looking to buy a new bike? You’re in good company. The pandemic triggered a home-fitness boom, leading to increased demand for bicycles. But the pandemic also disrupted production and transit…
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Amazon Prime Day’s Best Home and Kitchen Deals
Electronics like TVs and tablets tend to get all the buzz during big sales like Amazon’s Prime Day, but if you’d rather spruce things up around the house, we’ve got…
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Sur La Table’s Best Prime Day Rival Deals
If you think Prime Day deals are just an Amazon phenomenon, think again. Many retailers promote competing sales to enjoy their own piece of the ever-growing ecommerce pie. Online kitchen…
