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29 Legendary Vehicles From ’70s and ’80s TV Shows
Ever hear of a car getting top billing on a TV show? Well, when it comes to the scene-stealing General Lee from “The Dukes of Hazzard,” such recognition wouldn’t have been out of order (Sorry, Tom Wopat and John Schneider).…
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28 Things You Never Knew About Pumpkins
Autumn traditions are back to front and center, and rivaling the popularity of apple picking, football games, and raking leaves — well, maybe more popular than this — is the devotion to all things pumpkin. Join us on a fall-friendly…
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Hobbies That People Spend Unjustifiable Amounts Of Money On
There’s no denying the fact that some hobbies can be absolutely instrumental in instilling a deeper level of balance in your life. Without a hobby or two that you can sink some of your time and/or financial resources into, your…
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Costco Halloween Candy: Is This the Best Candy Deal Out There?
It’s that time of year when pieces of Halloween candy are doled out to trick-or-treaters — and, inevitably, squirreled away for us to snack on for the rest of the year. Given that Costco is known for offering bulk items at…
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Crimes Against Fashion: The 1970s
During the 1970s, bell-bottoms, vests and smocks, sometimes accessorized with a choker and platforms, were the epitome of style. Today, Kodak snapshots tell a different story, eliciting a mix of cringes and laughter. Read on for a playful roast of…
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“Lifetime Supply” Winners Reveal How Long The Supply Actually Lasted
It might not come as a shock that plenty of companies are more than ready to cast their capitalistic nets on unsuspecting customers who will buy their products and services with the promise of winning a lifetime supply of them.…
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The Top 10 Cheapest Rolex Watches You Can Buy (Psst: They’re Still Wildly Expensive)
Owning a Rolex is synonymous with wealth, luxury, and class. So who wouldn’t want a piece of that on their wrist, right? To start, anyone who is vehemently against spending…
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Trader Joe’s Delivery: How To Get Around the Store’s No-Delivery Policy
Nowadays, it feels like just about anything can be delivered. Whipping up dinner and missing a key ingredient? No worries — just press a button on your phone and you’ll…
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10 Costco Seafood Items You Should Never Buy, According to Shoppers
Acclaimed for its sprawling aisles and unbeatable bulk deals, Costco has solidified its status as a go-to shopping destination for millions of shoppers. (We love Costco here at Cheapism, too,…
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What Not to Buy on Amazon Prime Day 2023
This year, Amazon Prime Day happens twice and the next two-day bonanza of deals takes place October 10 and 11 (this time around its called Prime Big Deal Days). The…
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I’ve Been Reporting on Prime Day for Years, and These Are Always the Best Items To Buy
If you ignored the last set of deals, yet another Amazon Prime Day is taking place on October 10 and 11 (now they’re calling it “Prime Big Deal Days”), offering…
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The Best 50th Anniversary Gifts for a Golden Celebration
A 50th wedding anniversary doesn’t come around every day, so when a golden moment like this rolls around, it should be celebrated with friends, family, and gifts (of course). No…
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Here’s How Costco Makes Billions of Dollars a Year
When warehouse superstores Costco and Price Club merged in 1993 in a $2 billion stock swap, the nation’s largest warehouse club was born. “It’s truly a blockbuster event in retailing,”…
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Are Rao’s Frozen Pizzas Any Good? I Tasted Them All To Find Out
If you, like most people, can’t get into the brick-and-mortar Rao’s in New York City, you’re gonna need to settle for the grocery store version. The iconic red sauce joint started…
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Costco Membership Prices: How Much Does a Costco Membership Cost?
Purchasing bulk goods saves shoppers 27% on average, according to a LendingTree study. The same analysis found that Costco had some of the lowest per-unit prices for common products, making it…
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10 Easy Instant Ramen Recipes That Aren’t Soup
There is so much to love about instant ramen, but one of the most under-appreciated things is its utility. Aside from a classic bowl of ramen, it feels like there…
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10 Ways To Make Store-Bought Frosting Better
Store-bought frosting — while convenient and time-saving — is often a poor substitute for homemade frosting. Sporting too much sugar and a lack of nuanced flavors, it pales in comparison to…
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Sam’s Club vs. Costco: Which Is Better?
In This Article: Which Is Better: Costco or Sam’s Club? Product Price Comparison Locations Membership Costs and Tiers Shopping Experience Product Selection and Brands Online Shopping and Delivery Options Automotive…
