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Cheapism Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with the Best Flavors at the Grocery Store
With so many brands and flavors of ice cream on the shelves, deciding what to pick up at the store can seem overwhelming. Plus, the options seem to get weirder by the day — remember mac and cheese ice cream? …
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Chick-fil-A 7 Fast Food Chains That Use Real, High-Quality Chicken
Right after the good ol’ burger, chicken — whether fried, grilled, or sandwiched — is one of America’s favorite indulgences. Just about every fast-food joint has chicken on the menu, and while many claim they serve “real” chicken, some still…
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bhofack2/istockphoto The Most Popular French Fry Cut in Every State
There are so many kinds of french fries in this world, and they’re an essential part of many of our favorite meals. Can’t have a burger without ‘em. Can’t have steak frites without ‘em. Can’t have any other number of…
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KMazur / Contributor / Wireimage / Getty Images 22 Celebrities Who Died Broke (or Close to It)
Performers aren’t usually known for their money management skills, no matter how much they cash they make. Some who earned millions in their lifetimes have also lost it all. Here are a few familiar names who died impoverished or close…
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Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images 20 Vintage Photos of Gas Stations From the 1920s to the 1980s
Nobody’s happy to be at a gas station, but maybe that’s a recent development of society. Back in the day, gas stations were a nice, relaxing break. You could unwind, have somebody else pump your gas, enjoy a snack, and…
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Amy B./Yelp The 9 Biggest Fast-Food Chain Ripoffs
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now if you’re not careful, and your sad burger and cold…
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Ralf-Finn Hestoft / Contributor / Getty Where to Get Free Fries on National French Fry Day
Mark your calendars, because National French Fry Day falls on Friday, July 11, this year. While you may not celebrate that “holiday” regularly, plenty of fast-food restaurants do by giving…
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RB/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Celebrities That Are Rich, Famous — and Cheap
Private jets, luxury cars, and designer clothes may seem like everyday comforts for the rich and famous, but that’s not always the case. Many celebrities are frugal despite their wealth,…
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Dennis Hallinan/Getty Images 10 Ways Grocery Shopping Was Cheaper (and Simpler) in the ’60s
Going to the grocery store used to be fun. It was a simpler place with simpler prices, as well as a community hub. In the 1960s, grocery stores just felt…
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Cheapism / iStock 24 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid at the Grocery Store
With grocery prices remaining high these days, we’ve all had to become a bit more savvy when it comes to saving money at the supermarket. That being said, you can…
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Tatiana Volgutova/istockphoto 18 Potato Casseroles for All Your Comfort Food Needs
What happens when you take one of the best comfort foods, potatoes, and combine them into a casserole, the most comforting way to cook? Sheer happiness on a fork. If…
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Gerrit D./Yelp / Reva B./Yelp The Absolute Worst Mexican Chains in America, According to Customers
Mexican and Tex-Mex food is everywhere in America. Fast-food and sit-down chain restaurants serving Mexican food dot the country, and they run the gamut in quality. Some will provide a…
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Bettmann/Getty Images 15 Things You Could Buy for Under $1 in the 1950s
Ah, how things used to be cheaper. Like, truly cheaper. It’d be nice to go back to the days of what things cost in the 1950s, wouldn’t it? There was…
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Shanina/istockphoto 9 Airline Perks That No Longer Exist
In the old days, going to the airport was a breeze. It was fun. It was convenient. Not anymore. Now, taking a flight is generally a miserable experience if you’re not…
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The_Thundertaker/Reddit.com Costco Recalls Several Popular Products Over Safety Concerns
You can buy practically anything at Costco, from cheap rotisserie chickens to gold bars. Sometimes, though, some of those products are recalled by the manufacturer for safety reasons. Thankfully, Costco…
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Su Arslanoglu/istockphoto 14 Reasons Bosses Are Quickly Firing Gen Z Hires
Bad news for recent college grads — your bosses aren’t fans. A survey found that 6 in 10 bosses gave Gen Z employees the boot this year — and 1…
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Katherine S. / Yelp 20 Classic American Sandwiches, Ranked
A sandwich ranking? Are we out of our minds? Why would anybody undertake such a thing? Because the people need to know, that’s why. To compile a generic “best” list…
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Lynne Mitchell/istockphoto 10 Once-Popular Foods That No One Eats Today
Some foods age like wine. Others age like a can of SpaghettiOs left in a hot car. These dishes once ruled school cafeterias, potlucks, and TV trays — but today,…