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Aleksandr Zotov/istockphoto 14 Cute Dog Breeds That Make Terrible Pets
With all the dogs in the world, no doubt there is one perfect for nearly everyone — which is why you should think twice before welcoming one of the breeds on this list, which tend to be on the more…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 8 Financial Mistakes Parents Make When Having Their First Child
Starting a family can be an exciting, albeit expensive, endeavor — especially in these times of inflation and economic uncertainty. The rising costs of housing, education, and childcare can add significant strain to a family’s budget, while essentials like diapers, formula,…
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KenTannenbaum/istockphoto 12 Times You Should Never Give Out Your Social Security Number
Your Social Security number is an all-purpose skeleton key for your personal data, but that doesn’t mean it should be. There were more than 1 million reports of identity theft through the Federal Trade Commission’s IdentityTheft.gov website in 2023. As such,…
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DepositPhotos If You’re Not Making Homemade Hamburger Helper Yet, You Should Be
If there’s any reliable way to stretch your family’s grocery budget and get the most out of a pound of ground beef, it’s Hamburger Helper. The product was launched in 1970 and became a hit thanks to its convenience and…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 7 Products People Made Fun of 20 Years Ago That Are Now Totally Mainstream
If you were to go back 20 years ago and tell someone that online dating or home security surveillance was mainstream, they’d call you crazy. The same goes for video calling and ride-sharing. According to this recent Reddit thread, that’s…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 7 Ways Malls Have Dramatically Changed Since You Were a Kid
Growing up in New York City, the mall was considered the coolest hang-out spot. I remember being so excited to get out of school and walk over to Queens Center Mall to kick it with my friends. Some of my…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 7 Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, But None of Them Put Starbucks to Shame
If a breakfast sandwich is what you crave, you might not always have time to get to a Starbucks or a fast-food joint in the morning. To fry yourself a…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 These 10 Cars Used To Be Cool But Aren’t Anymore
There are plenty of classic car models that have stood the test of time and cemented themselves in auto history, from the Camaro to the Mustang. And some cars were…
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Cheapism / sturti/skynesher/istockphoto 5 Things You Should Never Say To A Car Mechanic
Car mechanics are trained professionals who, at the end of the day, are just trying to help you. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people who unknowingly slow down or altogether…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 10 Inventions That Had a Negative Impact on Society
Bold acts of innovation can help society progress, making leaps and bounds toward a brighter future. But, as always, there’s another side to the coin. Some inventions that come into…
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Piotrekswat/istockphoto 23 Tax Horror Stories That Will Make You Fear the IRS
In the best-case scenario, filing your taxes is monotonous yet painless, resulting in a modest return. In the worst-case, it can become a bureaucratic nightmare, resulting in increased payments and…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 6 Wendy’s Burgers and So Far, No Heart Attack
Wendy’s has a whole lot of burgers on their menu, but if you’ve looked at it for more than one second, you’ll see that they all only differ by a…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Don’t Make These 12 Major Mistakes While Filing Your Taxes
Whenever tax season rolls around, it’s crucial to approach the tax-filing process with due diligence and attention to detail. Every year, droves of people face unnecessary audits or fines due…
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Cheapism / homydesign/Puji Rahayu/seregalsv/istockphoto 10 Classic Southern Cakes You Need To Try
If you had a towering, show-stopping cake at every occasion growing up, you might just be from the South. Cakes have been a way to celebrate, welcome, and love people…
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Araya Doheny/Getty 8 Movies Where Fast Food Plays a Starring Role
There are plenty of movies about chefs, but what about fry cooks? It feels like not often enough do we get a movie tied directly to fast food. Looking for…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 9 Things About Electric Vehicles People Are Thinking But No One Is Saying
Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream by the day. It’s no secret that, one day, we’ll see more electric rides on the road than the gas-powered models we’re used to. …
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Cheapism / Josef Scaylea/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images / RgStudio/istockphoto How Movie Theaters Have Dramatically Changed Since You Were a Kid
Going to the movies is something that every generation can connect to, yet the experience has changed so much over the years that most people probably don’t remember it the…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Expired Condiments, Dirty Lettuce, and Other Fast-Food Red Flags
While fast-food restaurants are hardly known for their customer service, one would at least expect them to maintain basic standards of cleanliness and food safety. After all, isn’t reliability and consistency what…