Shopping
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Better Than the Bookstore: Best Sites for College Textbooks
As the cost of college continues to rise, students have become savvier consumers. They’re taking advantage of ever more options for acquiring textbooks and other course materials and, for many, online vendors and apps have supplanted the campus bookstore. There are…
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50 Back-to-School Outfits for $20 or Less
The average U.S. household will spend about $266 on back-to-school shoes, clothes, and accessories this year, according to a survey by Deloitte. Families can make those hard-earned dollars count with these on-trend kids’ outfits and uniform pieces for $20 or…
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50 Back-to-School Shoes under $50
No one wants to overspend — but it’s been proven time and again that you do get what you pay for, so investing in quality really does pay off. When you head out (or whip out the laptop) for back-to-school…
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The Best Cheap Blenders
Blenders are among the most versatile of kitchen appliances, used for everything from smoothies to soups, nut butters and baby food to milkshakes and margaritas. Not surprisingly, the blender market is crowded with entries, from hand blenders costing less than…
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You’ll Be Surprised By Who Has The Best Fast-Food Chocolate Milkshake
Milkshakes are by far the ultimate decadent dessert food that still happens to be socially acceptable to consume during lunch hours. Every fast food chain has ’em, but whose are the best? Whose actually tastes like ice cream? Whose go…
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12 Tips to Score the Best Deals on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon’s summer shopping extravaganza is July 15-16, and Prime subscribers will be able to score some sweet savings on electronics, small appliances, and other popular buys. But like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this is a shopping holiday that demands…
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21 Secrets for International Online Shopping
Cross-border shopping has long been a rite of passage in Canada, but online shopping also has U.S. consumers increasingly looking for bargains abroad. According to a 2018 survey by PayPal…
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Best Food Deals at Costco: Comparing Prices on 50 Products
Can shoppers really save by skipping grocery stores in favor of warehouse clubs? Cheapism compiled a list of 50 staple products and compared prices per ounce at Costco, the largest…
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Save More: Buy These 10 Items at Walmart Not the Dollar Store
Dollar stores are brimming with bargains, and often beat Walmart on the price of many items. But Walmart can give shoppers more bang for the buck on some consumer favorites. Cheapism…
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The Best Cheap Hiking Boots and Shoes
Hiking boots have three jobs: to support your feet, to provide traction on a variety of surfaces, and to guard against foot-level hazards like sharp rocks, tree roots, and cactus…
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Canada’s Favorite Department Store
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company has been making headlines as its executive chairman leads a bid to take the company private. HBC, which dates back to the 1670s, is facing…
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The Most Popular Walmart Item in Every State
As the biggest bricks-and-mortar retailer in the United States, Walmart’s reach is practically unmatched. Online, Walmart.com has gone after Amazon aggressively by matching prices, offering grocery pickup and delivery, and…
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The Best Air Conditioners
There’s no need to sweat it out in hot weather, even if you’re on a budget. There are plenty of highly rated air conditioners around $300 or less that can…
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25 Best Things to Buy at Walmart This Summer
When it comes to one-stop summer shopping, it’s hard to beat Walmart. Where else can you pick up a pack of hot dogs, a pair of flip-flops, and a new…
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Kids Eat Free Deals: 45 Restaurants Food Deals for Children
Small Savings For many parents, a kids-eat-free deal practically inspires giddiness. It combines two rare treats: a night off from cooking and a chance to save some money. So, here’s…
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11 Tips for Finding Last-Minute Summer Travel Deals
Scurrying to find deals on last-minute summer travel? As many bargain hunters can tell you, waiting until shortly before your intended departure can yield big savings. Here are 10 tips for…
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10 Look-Alike Handbags for Summer Style
The right bag can make or break an outfit, but carrying a clutch that slays shouldn’t slay your budget. From boxy to bucket shapes, and soft leather to chain-mail textures,…
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The Best Ikea Mattresses
Swede Dreams For a cheap bed and a one-stop shopping experience, consumers around the world head to Ikea. To identify the best Ikea mattresses, we studied expert reviews of the…
