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Cheapism / iStock 18 Surprising Ways You Can Use a Bar of Soap Around the House
With all the fabulously scented, bubbly body washes and liquid hand soaps out there, a basic bar of soap might feel old-school or passé. But there are good reasons to grab a bar like your grandma used. Bar soap has…
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KenWiedemann/istockphoto Here Is Every State’s Favorite Trader Joe’s Product
Trader Joe’s is widely beloved in this country. We love the stuff the grocery store sells so much that we even put up with the experience of having to be at Trader Joe’s, which is really saying something. But what…
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Cheapism / Yelp The Best National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day Deals You Won’t Want to Miss on Nov. 9
Happy National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day to all who celebrate! This Saturday, Nov. 9 is a big day in the fast-food world, with many chains offering hard-to-ignore deals for the occasion. What’s your go-to fried chicken spot? Here are the…
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RyersonClark/istockphoto 12 Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet
It may be tempting to toss debris in the toilet and whisk it away to parts unknown, but those careless flushes can lead to not just expensive plumbing repairs (or ire from your landlord if you’re a renter), but environmental…
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Cheapism / iStock / Aldi/Greg Gillis Every Aldi Advent Calendar You Can Get This Year
They’re here! Aldi’s Advent calendars just hit the shelves in stores nationwide. People go crazy for them, and some sell out fast, so if there’s one that you just have to get, it’s probably best to go shopping ASAP. Here…
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GoveeLife Half a Million Electric Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
There’s been a recall of 500,000 space heaters. Find out which ones, which models, and what’s wrong with them. 1. What Brand? GoveeLife and Govee, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, are voluntarily…
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Cheapism / iStock / Wawa / Consumer Product Safety Commission Drink Tumblers Sold in 8 States Recalled After Metal Straws Cut Customers
About 60,000 tumblers sold exclusively at Wawa stores in eight states have been recalled. Keep reading to find out why and what to do if you have one. 1. What…
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Cheapism / Chili’s Here’s Where Veterans Can Get Free Meals and Discounts on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and restaurants and coffee shops around the country are saluting those who served with free coffee, meals, and other tasty items. Here are a few…
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Starbucks.com Starbucks’ Holiday Menu Is Back with New Treats — See the Full Lineup
Move over, Pumpkin Spice Latte. The most wonderful time of the year is here. Starting November 7, Starbucks is decking the menu with all things merry, according to the coffee…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Reasons Why People Hate Their Refrigerators
Maybe you love your fridge or (more likely) don’t think about it much. Consider yourself lucky. More than a few people (some of whom work here) hate their refrigerators with…
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Cheapism / iStock Beloved Grocery Chain Stop & Shop Shutting Down Locations in Multiple States
Bad news for anybody who loves to get their groceries at Stop & Shop: Your location might be shutting its doors soon. With dozens of stores closing down, it may…
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Dine Brands Applebee’s and IHOP Mashup Restaurant Opening in Texas, More U.S. Locations on the Way
What do you get when you cross an Applebee’s with an IHOP? You get the unique restaurant mashup that’s opening soon in Texas. It’s a new-to-the-U.S. concept by Dine Brands,…
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Lisa-Blue/istockphoto / haveseen/istockphoto 10 States Where People Are Most Concerned About Their Finances
In a country as large as the United States, the experience of one American is different than another. One person might live near the beach, another in the mountains, and…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Daily Financial Woes That Can Stress You Out
They say that money doesn’t buy happiness, but not having money can cause a lot of stress. In fact, financial stress is one of the biggest causes of mental health…
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Geln F. / Yelp / RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto American Freight Stores Shutting Down Nationwide as Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
Another day, another business bankruptcy. This time it’s the parent company of a number of stores you’re probably familiar with, including American Freight, Pet Supplies Plus, and Vitamin Shoppe. Here’s…
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Cheapism / iStock Listeria Risk Prompts Cheese Recall at Aldi, Market Basket, and More
Another day, another product falls victim to listeria concerns with a cheese recall at major retailers, including Aldi and Market Basket. This time several varieties of brie are on the…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Clever Passive Income Ideas to Help You Make Money Every Day
Looking for a little extra dough each month? It might not require getting a second job. Here are a few ways to make passive income, some with relatively little effort.…
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Charnchai/istockphoto States Where the Most Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
The Great Resignation isn’t over. While tens of millions left their jobs during the pandemic, the labor market appears to be coming off the boil slowly as recession fears have convinced…
