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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 and Ipsos, about a third of U.S. consumers have made…

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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 wholesale club operator, and Kroger, one of the nation’s 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 compared prices on similar items at Walmart and Dollar Tree,…

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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 a variety of challenges in the rapidly evolving retail world.…

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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…

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    28 Mother’s Day Dining Deals and Freebies

    If you’ve racked your brain for a Mother’s Day gift, remember that a leisurely meal is always a welcome option. Mother’s Day means big business for restaurants, and competition for…

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    24 Weirdest Things We Found at the Dollar Store

    Don’t get us wrong: We’re huge fans of the dollar store, and we’ve written plenty about the best kinds of goodies you can get there on the cheap. But that…

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    13 Things That Are Cheaper at Aldi Than the Dollar Store

    Dollar stores are great for shoppers on the hunt for cheap goods, but they don’t always offer the best value. But in addition to offering a wider selection of goods,…

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    23 Items That Are Cheaper at Whole Foods

    When Amazon acquired notoriously expensive Whole Foods in 2017, it lowered prices to compete with traditional grocery stores like Kroger. Now prices have gone up on hundreds of items at…

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    Whole Foods Prices Beat Kroger When Amazon Took Over. What About Now?

    Amazon’s 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods caused a lot of buzz, especially among shoppers hopeful that the e-commerce giant would dramatically lower prices to compete with conventional grocers. A Cheapism…

  • Irving, Tx: Facade entrance of O’Reilly Auto Parts store cloud blue sky. An American retailer provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories

    Cheapest Auto Parts Store: AutoZone vs. Advance Auto vs. O’Reilly vs. Napa

    Price Comparisons: Gas Cap, Wiper Blade, Headlight Bulb Cylinder Head Gasket, Spark Plug, O2 Sensor Code Reader, Fuel Pump Module, Alternator Oil, Oil Filter, Antifreeze Brake Pads & Rotor, Clutch…

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    30 Surprising Things You Can Buy From Costco and Sam’s Club

    Warehouse clubs such as Costco and Sam’s Club promise savings on everyday household items including paper goods, bulk food, electronics, and even prescription drugs. But there are also some truly…

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    “Airline Fees Comparison”

    In This Article: Change/Cancellation Fees Baggage Fees Pets and Unaccompanied Minors Which Airlines Charge for Bags? How to Avoid Paying for Extra Luggage Do Airlines Charge for Carry-ons? Which Airline…