Shopping
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The 12 Best and Worst Return Policies at Popular Stores
Ever decided that it’s less of a hassle to keep an unwanted purchase than it is to try and return it? You’re not alone. More than half of us have done that, according to a Marist poll. To make your…
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27 Companies That Closed Stores in 2019
If you thought last year was the low point for bricks-and-mortar retailers, think again. Sadly, 2019 proved to be exponentially more brutal, and Coresight Research predicts the number of store closures could reach a staggering 12,000 by the year’s end,…
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10 Cheap Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Winter
Winter weather isn’t just chilly — it’s often downright arid. The harsh weather conditions and low humidity can strip skin of moisture, rendering it dry, scaly, and itchy. Resist the urge to reach for pricey creams and serums, though, and…
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These 32 Stores Are Getting Rid of Cashiers and Checkout Lanes
Checkout lines are already under attack by Amazon, but may vanish entirely if stores get their way. When Amazon opened its first bricks-and-mortar Amazon Go locations last year — where customers can purchase products using smartphones, without cashiers or checkout…
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How to Live on $500 a Month at Costco
There’s little doubt that food shopping at Costco saves money, and it’s convenient for stocking up in a single trip. But can a budget-conscious family eat for an entire month without shopping anywhere else? We drew up a Costco meal…
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21 Priciest Ikea Products
Ikea prides itself on Scandinavian ingenuity that helps keep prices low, and many shoppers think of it a refuge for cash-strapped college kids and young professionals. While many of our favorite Ikea products won’t put much of a dent in…
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The Best Cheap Microwave Ovens
Zap It! Cheapism surveyed the market and read scores of reviews by experts and consumers to identify the best cheap microwaves. Most of our compact countertop picks cost around $100…
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Halloween Costumes to Buy Now Before They Sell Out
Buying a premade Halloween costume can save time and energy and ensure quality — but lots of people love the same movie and television characters that you do, so the…
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17 Trendy Fall Fashions for Women Over 50
Even if you’ve not been in a classroom for decades, there’s a back-to-school feel to this time of year that adds a spark to shopping for fall fashions. The worst…
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12 Tips and Tricks to Make Grocery Pickup Worth Trying
Curbside grocery pickup may have been a novelty a couple years ago, but today, it’s a staple at many supermarkets across the country. Still wondering whether it’s for you? In…
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22 Insanely Expensive Electronics You Don’t Actually Need
Among those for whom money is no object, there’s a whole world of toys and gadgets to be purchased that many of us can only dream about owning. This is…
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50 Student Discounts You Don’t Want to Miss
Money is scarce for many college students, so finding ways to save is key. Many merchants offer discounts aimed at students, whether on clothes, electronics, textbooks, or even movie tickets,…
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17 Ways Grocery Stores Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
The supermarket has been a staple of American life ever since the first one, a Piggly Wiggly, opened in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1916. Ever since, we’ve scoured the aisles in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
