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Best Cheap Toaster Ovens
A toaster oven is an energy-efficient, space-saving, multitasking alternative to a traditional toaster and a traditional oven. With a dizzying array of choices, sizes, and capabilities — from simple toasting, baking, and broiling to convection cooking — and leading brands…
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Showstopping Red Carpet Looks You Can Wear for Less
Awards season has ended, but that doesn’t stop an obsession with the most stunning red carpet looks (especially for those who have prom coming up). From the Golden Globes to the Grammy Awards to the Academy Awards, celebrities paraded in…
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Best Cheap Hotel Chains
The fear of staying somewhere uncomfortable or unclean tempts many frugal travelers to pay up for short-term lodging. But Cheapism’s close reading of scores of guest reviews found that the best cheap hotel chains offer adequate comfort and service, with…
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Best Cheap TVs
TVs have become more packed with features and less expensive than ever. Not only are internet-connected smart TVs available at prices that appeal to even the most frugal buyers, but consumers searching for an ultra-high-definition 4K TV can find many…
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15 Winter Boots to Keep Feet Warm and Dry for $40 or Less
There’s nothing worse than plunging a foot straight into the dirty slush of a snow melt. Luckily, retailers have started to put winter boots on sale and discount sites are featuring last year’s models. These boots for men, women, and…
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Stay Warm From Head to Toe With Winter Wear for $30 or Less
Aah, wintertime — when the mere thought of stepping out sends shivers down the spine. Even a quick walk to the bus can make hands and feet feel cold as the body works to keep the core and inner organs…
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44 Hottest Cyber Monday Tech Deals
It’s only fitting that Cyber Monday is rife with tech deals. Whether shoppers are looking to check a few items off holiday wish lists or buy something for themselves, they’ll…
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77 Top Black Friday Deals for Your Shopping List
About 151 million Americans shopped during Black Friday weekend last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Retailers benefit by making the weekend exciting but easy, so they release ads…
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15 Online Sources for the Best Black Friday Deals
Numerous websites and apps promise to find the absolute best Black Friday deals this holiday season. But who has time to check them all? At Cheapism.com, finding bargains is a…
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23 of the Hottest Black Friday Tech Deals So Far
This time of the year, all the coolest gadgets can be found at great prices. Here are some of the best deals on electronics, from computers to cameras, that Cheapism…
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Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Which Holiday Has the Best Deals?
The two mega-holidays of retail, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are entrenched in shopping lore, but the line between them is blurring as online shopping grows. Online sales on Black…
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20 Puffer Coats for $100 or Less
Puffer coats are a trendy and time-tested way to ward off winter’s chill. They’re filled with down (the voluminous feathers of a goose or duck) or synthetic materials that trap…
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Best Cheap All-in-One Printers
For frugal consumers, there is an obvious appeal to buying a multifunction printer: It can save on the cost of numerous visits to a copy center or separate machines that…
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10 Cool, Creepy, and Cheap Halloween Makeup Tricks
It’s easy to overspend on an elaborate costume at Halloween. Instead of stocking up on specialized Halloween makeup at a pop-up costume shop, head to the drugstore — or to…
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12 DIY Hair Treatments to Refresh Your Locks for Fall
Summer inflicts damage from sun, salt, chlorine, and styling products, while the onset of winter can bring dry, dull hair. That makes fall a good time to add DIY hair…
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Best Budget Rice Cookers
Even those fortunate few who never have a problem making rice on a stovetop can benefit from a good electric rice cooker: The rice that results is consistently cooked every…
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Best Cheap Rice Cookers
Rice is the most widely eaten food in the world but can be tricky to prepare. While some people swear the stovetop method is easy and a special machine is…
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Best Cheap Slow Cookers for Easy Meal Prep
Slow cookers put the joy back into cooking for those who don’t have the time or inclination to slave over the stove but take delight in serving a warm, tasty…
