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JazzIRT/istockphoto Mapping Mortality: This Is the Leading Cause of Premature Death in Every State
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. since 1921, but what about preventable, premature deaths? According to the CDC, between 20% to 40% of premature deaths are preventable, and accidental injuries are the leading cause…
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Cheapism / Costco The Most Outrageously Expensive Food Items You Can Buy at Costco
Costco is known for luring its customers in with the promise of great deals on bulk products. From colossal bags of chips sold for the same price as a standard bag at the grocery store to $5 rotisserie chickens, there…
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Cheapism/DNY59/PEDRE/istockphoto These Vintage Items Hanging Around Your Kitchen Could Be Worth a Fortune
Few things can end up brightening your spirits like learning that an old and weathered vintage item you purchased years ago is now worth a small fortune. Time takes its toll on plenty of things in life, but every now…
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EllenMoran/istockphoto 10 Tips for Training a New Dog or Puppy
One of the biggest challenges of bringing a puppy or rescue dog home is training them properly so they don’t ruin your furniture, rugs, and other belongings. Training a puppy or new dog can be frustrating, and hiring a trainer can cost…
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Cheapism / Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA) / Christopher Polk / Getty / Michael Loccisano/Staff Here’s How Much the Highest Paid Actors of 2023 Raked In
While many of us were juggling bills and living paycheck to paycheck in 2023, the crème de la crème of Hollywood’s acting world were laughing all the way to the bank. Starring in hit movies like “Barbie,” “Killers of the…
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Cheapism / YinYang/Delmaine Donson/istockphoto 10 Major Mistakes People Make Starting a Small Business
The path to bringing your small business dreams into reality requires proper planning every step of the way. If it were easy to start a business without a strategy, everyone would do it. Far too many ambitious entrepreneurs quickly become…
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©TripAdvisor 20 Beloved Local Pizza Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
There’s no such thing as too much pizza. That’s why so many successful pizzerias have turned their businesses into small chains. Regional restaurants are better able to cater to local…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 10 Low-Sodium Hacks to Make the No-Salt Life Bearable
Reducing one’s sodium (salt) intake can be highly beneficial for individuals with conditions such as high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver problems in managing and reducing the risk of…
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Cheapism / Nickbeer/jchizhe/KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto 9 Things You Should Absolutely Never Steam Clean
Steam cleaners are all the rage. The latest trendy home appliance uses high heat and pressure to remove dirt, grease, residue, mold, bacteria, and more from nearly any surface. There’s…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto 25 Delicious Facts About Pizza, America’s Favorite Comfort Food
If you’re like most Americans, you eat pizza at least once or twice a week without batting an eye, but how much do you really know about this cheap and…
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Cheapism/Serhii Khrystenko/travenian/banjongseal324/istockphoto 10 Fruits You Should NEVER Refrigerate
It’s surprisingly not as intuitive as you might think to know which fruits you should and shouldn’t store in your fridge. It’s natural to automatically want to toss it all…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 11 Travel Hacks You Need To Know To Survive a Long-Haul Flight
While traveling offers incredible opportunities to become immersed in new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, getting to these destinations can be daunting and exhausting. This is especially true if you have…
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Cheapism; Tripadvisor; Vrbo; Zillow There Goes the Neighborhood: The Strangest Home in Every State
How’s a house shaped like a mushroom sound? What about a home with no corners, or a humble abode tucked into a cave? While it might seem like the United…
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Cheapism / LoveScotch / LoveScotch / Caskers Love Whiskey? Here Are 8 American Whiskeys To Splurge On
It’s easy to find great whiskey without breaking the bank, but sometimes life calls for a special occasion. When times of true celebration are upon us, it can feel good…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 7 Vegetables You Should Never Buy Frozen — and the Ones You Should
Frozen vegetables can be a real time- and money-saving shortcut in the kitchen. But not every veggie will be as tasty frozen as it is fresh. Freezing changes the taste…
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Cheapism / digipam (CC BY) / Iana Peralta (CC BY-ND) / RDNE Stock project This Is the Most Popular Pancake Topping In Your State (Besides Syrup)
Even though they date back to ancient Greece (and possibly earlier), there aren’t many things in the U.S. food scene more American than a pancake. Every person has their way…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 12 Soups and Stews That Freeze and Reheat Well
Known for their rich, hearty flavors and high nutritional content, soups and stews are the ultimate comfort food. But as much as we love a good soup or stew (especially during…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 11 Absurdly Easy Recipes That Start With a Can of Soda
Soda is for drinking, food is for eating, and never the twain shall meet … right? Turns out, there are plenty of excuses for using soda in your next cooking project.…
