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TRAVELARIUM/istockphoto You Won’t Believe How Much These Collectibles Fetched at Auction
Collectors pay shockingly high prices for rare versions of otherwise common things. This can range from coins and stamps to bobblehead dolls and Beanie Babies, and they can sell for impressive amounts. Related: Sorry, but These ‘Collectibles’ Are Actually Worthless Clutter…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 13 Cheap and Easy Recipes Using Cream of Mushroom Soup
It’s 5 p.m., you’re feeling uninspired to cook anything inventive, and a lone can of cream of mushroom soup at the back of the pantry is giving you the side-eye. Before you dump it into a pot and settle on…
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cookelma/istockphoto 27 RV Accessories That Are Just a Waste of Money
When a recreational vehicle on its own isn’t exactly a necessity, accessories fall fairly low on a list of needs. Items that can help with RV maintenance are likely worth keeping, but go much beyond that, and you will learn…
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Shidlovski/shutterstock 11 Tips on Keeping Your Thyroid Healthy
Everything from exhaustion, weight gain, and forgetfulness to hair loss, low sex drive, and goiters can result from thyroid issues, since the gland is responsible for releasing hormones into the body, making its health essential to a well-functioning body and…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 13 ‘Destination Dupes’ to Visit for a Cheaper Vacation
If you’re itching to travel in 2024 but your bank account begs to differ, a travel or destination dupe might offer a solution. But what exactly is a travel dupe? Much like fashion dupes, which offer more affordable alternatives to expensive,…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 7 Things You Should Never Keep on Your Desk at Work
Your work desk is its own kind of sacred space. The last thing you want to do is to leave any ill-advised items out in the open. But what exactly are these off-limit items? You’d be surprised at what fits…
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Cheapism/Lilechka75/GMVozd/istockphoto 6 Traditional British Foods That Americans Are Missing Out On
Perhaps the most surprising thing for most Americans about many traditional British foods is not the ingredients but their creative names. Whoever was tasked with naming some of the U.K.’s…
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Cheapism/Canva/TikTok Want Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-A? You’ll Need To Know the Secret Phrase
Many of us are familiar with the all-consuming Chick-fil-A cravings that can pop up at a moment’s notice. One moment you’re having a productive day at the office, absolutely cruising…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 8 Things You Should Never Google (and Why)
Remember when the internet was just starting out and we had to physically print out directions to know where we were going? Now, with the advancement of technology, we can…
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Cheapism/mladn61/Toru Kimura 7 Cheap Home Kitchen Tools You Can Score at Restaurant Supply Stores
You don’t have to be a professional cook to be able to enjoy numerous benefits from shopping at your nearest restaurant supply store. From providing all kinds of impressively durable,…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 These 22 States Just Raised Their Minimum Wage To Kick Off 2024
If you feel like you can’t afford anything nowadays, you’re not alone. Wages in the U.S. have long been a topic of contention — especially when they struggle to keep…
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Old medicines by Jim Howard (CC BY-NC) 29 Health Myths You Can Safely Ignore
“Don’t swallow your gum, it’ll take seven years for your stomach to digest!” “Ah, just pick it up off the floor — five second rule!” Most of us grew up…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 6 Places You Should Never Keep Your Phone
Many of us have a tough time not being hopelessly attached to our phones these days. With the wealth of compelling apps, emails, texts, and news updates about the chaotic…
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ablokhin/istockphoto Costco Workers Reveal Shoppers’ 8 Craziest Returns
Part of Costco’s appeal — besides its inflation-proof hot dogs and rotisserie chicken — is its unrivaled return policy. From electronics to used bed sheets, members can return almost anything at any time.…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 7 Reasons You Should Discuss Your Salary With Coworkers
Talking about money can be an uncomfortable, or even taboo topic — especially when it comes to salaries. Some employers may even openly discourage workers from discussing and comparing how much they…
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cynoclub/istockphoto Weird and Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Purchases
Almost everyone has fantasized about being rich, but few ever find out how they’d spend the money. Priorities can get a little skewed, it turns out, leading some celebrities and…
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Ryan Herron/istockphoto 25 Healthy, Low-Calorie Dishes for Quick Weight Loss
Ignore all the fad diets — for weight loss, there’s no magic pill. That doesn’t mean dieters have to suffer with a piece of celery and a lettuce leaf for…
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o_sa/istockphoto The Most Family-Friendly Dogs to Bring Home to the Kids
If you’re finally ready to give in to the kids’ pleas for a new pet but don’t know where to begin, it’s worth becoming educated on what breeds offer the…