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  • 10 Frugal Wins From Cheap Geniuses

    We are all for anyone who takes the time and effort to cut down on the steadily rising costs of living through various ingenious acts of top-tier frugality.  With outings like going to the grocery store becoming their own cortisol-charged…

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    The Most Extravagant Yachts in the World

    There’s a certain amount of luxury associated with owning a boat, even if it’s a mere speedboat or sailboat for weekend recreation. But over-the-top vessels called “superyachts” take boating to another level of extravagance (and more than one on this…

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    10 Cheap Electric Cars To Buy in 2023

    Electric vehicles are poised to take over the world, with the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute estimating that EVs will surpass two-thirds of global car sales by 2030. Even today, EVs have entered the mainstream, meaning that not everyone has to fork over…

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    A Hash Brown McFlurry Sandwich? These Terrifying Fast-Food Mash-Ups Are Giving Us a Stomach Ache

    We’re all about doctoring up your fast-food order to make it extra tasty. Add a little Mac sauce to your McChicken. Request some hot fudge in your McFlurry. Dip literally anything from Taco Bell in a side of nacho cheese.…

  • Lavish Purchases People Somehow Still Afford

    While there are folks out there who have done well for themselves and ended up with the kinds of financial portfolios where they can afford the plastic surgery outings, the frequent European vacations, and the boats that come with the…

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    The 50 Worst Movies of All Time, According to Critics

    There’s a perverse sort of pleasure in a worst-of list, and if you’ve failed on Rotten Tomatoes, you’ve hit the big-time. The website aggregates critics around the country to give big-picture reviews of films. Our top 10 (bottom 10?) on…

  • People’s Go-To Fancy Frugal Meals

    There’s nothing like carving out some time for yourself to put together an economically efficient meal that you’d otherwise have to dig a bit deep into your wallet for.  It’s…

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    This TikToker Is Eating and Ranking Every Death Row Inmates’ Last Meal

    Death row has an ominous air about it that is hard to ignore. From the timeline leading up to the execution to all of the small details sprinkled throughout, getting…

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    15 Canned Salmon Recipes To Try When You’re Sick of Tuna

    Tuna is one of the best budget-friendly groceries you can acquire, but if you’re starting to get sick of it, you might be curious about canned salmon. It’s not as…

  • People’s Best “Buy Once, Use For A Lifetime” Purchases

    In an era where the cost of living is steadily on the rise and inflation simply won’t leave us all alone, the value of investing in various items that will…

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    Cemetery Sweets: This Woman Bakes Recipes That Are Etched on Gravestones

    Have you ever asked someone for their secret cookie recipe and they hit you with a, “Not telling a soul. I’m taking it to my grave.” As it turns out,…

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    Walmart Employee Shows You Why Should Never Trust The Clearance Tags

    When you walk into a clearance aisle, you expect discounted items, right? In a now-viral video, Walmart employee Celia Cook pulls back the curtain on a seemingly deceptive practice she…

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    Boomers’ Biggest Qualms With Younger Generations’ Perceptions

    The reality is that the world has and will continue to change at a rapid pace. Honestly, it seems like the pace is only picking up as we’ve more recently…

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    Stunning Photos of the World’s Most Hard-to-Visit Places

    Many gorgeous places rarely see tourists because they’re too remote, politically risky, expensive, or lack the infrastructure that makes trips doable. Others are simply closed to visitors. Still, nothing can…

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    Best Buddy Comedy Movies of All Time

    Buddy movies stretch back to the days of Laurel and Hardy but the formula hit its stride in the 1980s with the success of films like “Stir Crazy,” “48 Hrs,”…

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    15 Things You Should Always Keep in the Fridge

    We’ve all been there: Tempting fate by begrudgingly eating the leftover pizza that’s been sitting on the counter for too long, or questioning if the milk smells a tad off. But…

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    Popular Foods People Think Are Gross

    You probably didn’t anticipate coming to learn that there are fellow human beings that walk this space rock that in fact don’t like things like Nutella and “messy burgers.” Yet,…

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    How to Cook Rice in an Instant Pot

    Nailing perfect, fluffy rice might not be the hardest thing to do in a kitchen, but it’s not without its challenges. The Instant Pot, a popular brand of high-pressure cooker,…