Shopping
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Don’t Go to Walmart if You Don’t Know About These 11 Common Mistakes
For millions of shoppers across the U.S., Walmart is the place to go when you need to get your hands on just about anything. Boasting thousands of locations (5,399 to be exact) and several online shopping options, Walmart is a…
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12 Mistakes You’re Making When Buying Car Insurance
Picture this: You’re happily cruising along, windows down, tunes blasting, when suddenly — BAM! You get into a fender bender because the guy behind you was texting instead of keeping his eyes on the road. What a nightmare, but you…
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10 Costly Mistakes You’re Making at the Gym
Investing in your health is always money well spent, and one way to make that happen is by splurging on a gym membership. But amid lunges and squats, we might unknowingly make expensive mistakes at the gym that end up…
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Death by Dishes? Here’s Why Your Vintage Dishes Might Be Poisoning You
We’re big proponents of hand-me-downs and secondhand goods at Cheapism. Not only are they often more affordable and higher quality, but they’re also more sustainable than disposable, mass-market geegaws. But there is one exception: vintage ceramic dishware. These toxic treasures…
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‘Stop Giving These Fast-Food Places Your Money’: Viral TikTok Reveals the REAL Cheap Lunch MVP
Fast-food has a reputation rooted in cheap convenience, but it’s not always all that affordable. The last time I hit Taco Bell on an empty stomach, I about keeled over when I heard my total, as calculations of what at-home…
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Don’t Make These 11 Mistakes the Next Time You Go Thrifting
Thrifting can be a great way to embrace sustainability, protect the environment, and save some serious cash. (Who said you can’t be thrifty and fabulous at the same time?) Shopping at secondhand stores allows you to unearth unique vintage items,…
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Garage Sales Gross Me Out. I Finally Went to One, and Here’s What Happened
I don’t have the knack that some people do for finding a diamond in the rough. Dumpster divers, thrifters — I salute you. All I see is a mess of…
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The OfferUp 8: Weird Things I Saw On the Mobile Marketplace This Week (5/30/23)
OfferUp is a terrific way to get rid of junk; this we know. But “one man’s trash,” ya know? The people in my radius here in North Carolina are always…
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Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk…
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9 Mistakes You’re Making While Shopping at Target
Target is a beloved destination for millions of shoppers who delight in the experience of grabbing a cart, leisurely strolling through its familiar aisles, and spending a pretty penny on…
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What Are Percale Sheets, and Are They Worth the Money?
Hearing a lot about percale sheets lately? Maybe from a friend, or even a podcast ad? We’re not surprised — they’re all the rage right now. But as is the…
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15 Mistakes To Avoid When Shopping at Trader Joe’s
We all love Trader Joe’s. There are murals, there’s weird but oddly trendy food, and there’s usually a fully-stocked liquor department (depending on where you live). If you have to…
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Massages and Fancy Cheeses: Penny-Pinching Redditors Share Their 9 Most Extravagant Habits And Expenses
If you spend time on Reddit’s r/frugal forum, you might start to feel guilty for all the little treats you enjoy throughout the week. I mean, these are real penny-pinchers…
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Try These Cheap and Easy DIY Garden Paths To Spruce Up Your Yard
Transforming your backyard into an inviting oasis doesn’t always have to break the bank. Thanks to these cheap DIY garden path ideas, you can spruce up your outdoor space on…
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Extreme Couponing Hot-Take: Are Stockpiles Wasteful?
On any good coupon connoisseur’s shelves, you’re liable to find rows of laundry detergent, dozens of shampoo bottles, cleaning products galore, and enough toothpaste to supply a dental office. To…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I…
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I Write About Deals All Day, and These Are the White Summer Dresses I’m Eyeing (They’re All Under $50!)
As the saying goes, you can’t wear white until after Memorial Day. Whether you buy into that or not, summer is still a good season to wear lightweight, white cotton…
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Forget Hydro Flask: Here’s Why Nalgene Still Makes the Best Water Bottles
Once a symbol of crunchy outdoorsy types, the reusable water bottle entered the mainstream in the early 2010s, when college campuses began to ban bottled water for environmental and health…
