Shopping
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40 Best Game Day Foods From Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s
The Super Bowl is as much a food holiday as it is a football holiday. Stores like Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi all use a model that allows them to pass on savings to the customers, which is especially useful…
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I Shopped at an Amazon 4-Star Store and This Is What Happened
When I got this story assignment, I was psyched. I know Amazon’s criticisms — it’s putting others out of business, the privacy concerns, and more — but let’s just say the UPS and Fed-Ex drivers know our home well. Still,…
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The Best Snacks at Trader Joe’s
There are few places that can satisfy a snacky mood as well as Trader Joe’s. Sure, not everything is a winner, but for a store with a relatively small footprint, TJ’s sure packs a lot of worthy impulse buys into its…
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Amazing Instant Pot Deals to Grab Before Christmas
Spend any amount of time researching Instant Pots — or multicookers, instant crocks, multi-pots, etc. — and your eyes might start to roll back in your head (trust us, we know). But, whether it’s a gift or for yourself, it…
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The Best Things We Bought in 2019
At Cheapism, we’re always looking for worthy buys for our readers, whether that’s money-saving store-brand products or splurge-worthy items that inspire raves. In the process, we stumble on plenty of things that make our own lives better, too. Want a…
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Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi: Which Is Cheaper for Groceries?
In This Article: Store-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi Dairy Produce Meat Condiments Frozen Foods Pantry (Grains, Canned Goods, Snacks) Beverages Name-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart Store-Brand Quality Shopping Experience Savings & Loyalty Programs Selection Cheapism surveyed…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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25 Best Fast Food Deals for Game Day
Football season is in full swing, and fans all over the country are planning their Saturdays and Sundays (not to mention some Thursday, Friday, and Monday nights) around the big…
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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,…
