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Cheapism/Panuwat Dangsungnoen/Hispanolistic/istockphoto Things That Are Absolutely, Unfairly Expensive These Days
With inflation comes the unfortunate inevitability of a world where the cost of living itself just continues to climb. Taking field trips to the grocery store, or even trying to sign up for a mere streaming service have become financially…
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Cheapism/DALLE-E 3 Woman Who Threw Chipotle Bowl at Employee Must Work Fast-Food Job To Reduce Prison Time
In an unusual court case in Ohio, a judge made sure the punishment fit the crime. Rosemary Hayne, 39, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and forced to pay a fine after throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle…
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Danny Jensen / Cheapism Things That Are Surprisingly Still Cheap After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Look, it’s glaringly evident that the cost of living is not going down. It continues its stubborn, adamant climb, and things like going to the grocery store to buy yourself enough food to live on for the week have become…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism How to Make Store-Bought Cinnamon Rolls Taste Extra-Delicious and Homemade
With their gooey cinnamon sugar cores and creamy icing, cinnamon rolls are great no matter where they’re from. But nothing beats homemade. The problem is that not everyone has the time to mix, knead, and proof their own dough. There…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Romance on a Budget: 25 Cheap At-Home Date Night Ideas
With the average couple in the U.S. spending around $159 (woof!) for dinner and a movie, going out for every date night can quickly add up. (I mean, seriously, have you noticed how ordering a mere three or four drinks…
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Imgorthand/istockphoto Long Layover? Unique Attractions Near Major Airports
Most airports have decked out their facilities to give travelers a pleasant experience while passing the time between flights. But if you’re connecting through a city before your final destination and get a several-hour layover instead of a race from…
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CampPhoto/istockphoto 21 Places to Safely See Wild Animals Up Close
When we think of where to see wildlife, we often think of national parks or even state parks. And while these publicly owned treasures are certainly a great way to…
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Cheapism 50+ Great Gifts to Buy Your Grandkids
It’s hard finding the perfect gift for any loved one, but especially so when there are multiple generation gaps between you. Grandparents shopping for grandchildren may easily feel overwhelmed by…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 ‘Home Alone’: How Much Kevin’s Grocery Haul Would Cost Today
Despite barely being able to see over the shopping cart, little Kevin McAllister took to the grocery store in “Home Alone,” and the entire scene is one of the holiday…
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Cheapism/Canva/TikTok Never Eat Stale Cereal Again With This Genius TikTok Hack
I was today years old when I learned how to properly close a cereal box. If you also thought the correct way was by closing the top panels and tucking them…
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Amazon / Cheapism / Canva These Christmas Songs Make the Most Money — No. 1 Isn’t What You Might Think!
You might think that the classic songs of Christmas are the money-makers, but there is a new age of Yuletide tunes that have swooped in to rake in millions. Gambling…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 9 Tips to Save Money After a Big Move
Moving is no easy feat. From having to pack up all your earthly possessions to juggling the many financial aspects of the move, it’s no wonder that moving is considered…
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Cheapism / DALLE-E 3 The ‘Best Employee in Walmart History’ Just Signed Off for Her Final Shift
November 16, 2023 marked the end of an era. After a decade of loyal employment, Walmart employee Gail Lewis signed off from her final shift in a tearful goodbye that…
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Splurges You Won’t Regret, According to Redditors
The key to executing the proper and successful splurge that leaves you with zero buyer’s remorse is to do the homework and put the strategic feelers out for what splurges…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 24 Old Movie Theaters Across America Worth Visiting
Today’s movie megaplexes may offer endless cinematic choices, but as buildings go, they all look the same. But once upon a time, movie theaters were marvels of gilded opulence, evoking…
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Cheapism / nuttapong punna/imaginima/pidjoe/istockphoto Nurses Reveal The Biggest Wastes Of Money They’ve Witnessed
Hospitals, while necessary to have, can also end up being literal wormholes that will literally vacuum out all of the financial resources that you thought were otherwise stowed away for…
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Cheapism/Maxwell Shukuya Frozen Finds: 3 Trader Joe’s Croissants, Ranked
The French are spoiled. Walk down any street in France, and you’ll stumble upon an independent bakery selling flaky, buttery crescent-shaped gems for pocket change. In the U.S., most people…
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Cheapism Gifts for Women That Are $10 or Less (But Don’t Look Like It)
When your gift list includes a lot of ladies, from sisters to cousins, friends to co-workers, it can be a real challenge when you need to stick to a tight…
