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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Costco vs. Trader Joe’s: Whose Key Lime Pie Reigns Supreme?
It’s summer, and that means all the bright and sunny citrus-filled seasonal items are back at stores like Costco and Trader Joe’s. I’m a lover of all things citrus, so when I saw a recent thread on Reddit’s r/Costco proclaiming…
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Amazon JanSport Backpacks Last Forever: Redditors Confirm What We Already Know
Ask anybody who’s ever owned a JanSport backpack and they’ll tell you — those things last forever. When Redditor u/hampoule posted in the subreddit r/BuyItForLife about the excellent condition of their nearly 30-year-old JanSport fanny pack (aka waist pack) there were a lot…
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Jennifer Magid I Tried ChipDrop and Got a Yard Full of Free Mulch
It’s very rare to get something for free in this world without a catch. So when I heard about ChipDrop, a company that dumps free mulch at your door, I figured there must be one. There isn’t. Unless you call saving…
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Cheapism Trader Joe’s New Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites Are Just 100 Calories , But Are They Any Good?
Like most people who are prone to snack, a new item at Trader Joe’s was something I was simply unable to resist. Even the (very long) name was enticing: Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites. Individually wrapped, the bites…
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marchmeena29/istockphoto Buyer Beware: 9 Things You Should Never Buy Without a Warranty
If you haven’t been plagued with the scam calls warning about “your car’s extended warranty,” count yourself lucky. They are relentless. But sometimes, spending a bit more on a warranty is worth it, because it provides peace of mind and…
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Daniel de la Hoz/istockphoto Homegrown Weed and Zelda: Redditors Who Embrace ‘Simple Living’ Share How They Unwind After Work
Not everyone has the cash, the time, or even the desire to end the workday with a Pelaton session, a glass of fine wine, and expensive takeout. But as a recent thread on r/SimpleLiving demonstrates, you don’t need a lot…
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jacoblund/istockphoto Still Buying Headphones at the Airport? Here are 10 Common Airport Mistakes To Avoid
There’s almost nothing good about going to the airport. Between TSA agents, security checkpoints, and carry-on bag restrictions, there are always about 1,000 things that can go wrong. So why…
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MargaretW / istockphoto / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images CC The One Absolutely-Can’t-Miss, Must-Do Thing in Every State
The U.S. is packed with must-sees and must-dos, but even the most ambitious traveler with an unlimited budget is unlikely to get to everything over the course of a lifetime.…
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Cheapism 51 Best American-Made Products You Can Buy
A lot of fine products are still made in the United States. Frugal consumers, however, don’t necessarily care: Though nearly two-thirds of American consumers look for “Made in America” products, a…
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Kris Scott/Cheapism 10 Plant Parent Mistakes That Are Costing You Way Too Much Money
If you’re like me, you’ve murdered many a plant that seemed so healthy at the store but faded almost immediately after arriving at its new home. That green thumb turned…
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SasinParaksa/istockphoto Should You Ask ChatGPT for Investment Advice? It Depends
Investing in the stock market can be both exciting and intimidating. With countless stocks to choose from and myriad factors to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, advancements in…
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Cheapism I Tried the $2.99 Trader Joe’s Sriracha Sprinkle Seasoning and I Have Thoughts
I don’t often cruise the seasonings aisle at Trader Joe’s. While the store has a variety of seasoning blends, when I have a recipe calling for a basic ingredient, I…
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SolStock/istockphoto Self-Reliance, Minimalism, and Sustainability: 8 Reasons Why Penny-Pinching Redditors Are Frugal
Cheapism readers all have one thing in common: They’re savvy consumers who don’t mind pinching pennies. That said, we all live frugal lifestyles for different reasons. Your parents could be…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Is Goodwill Becoming Too Expensive? Some Shoppers Seem To Think So
There’s a Goodwill drop-off location near my home that I’ve been frequenting for years, donating clothes, shoes, toys, and housewares I no longer need in the hopes that somebody can…
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PhonlamaiPhoto/istockphoto AI Came Up With My Shopping List This Week — and Recommended Recipes
There are many, many reasons to be leery of AI, and its most notorious incarnation, ChatGPT. But until the robot uprising we’re all sort of expecting, you can get ChatGPT…
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bernie_photo/istockphoto Here’s Why You Should Consolidate Debt Instead of Closing Credit Cards
Have you ever just stared at your credit card bill and thought, “Wow, this has gotten a bit out of hand, hasn’t it?” It happens to the best of us. When…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto 11 Mistakes You’re Making at the Dollar Store
You may think shopping at a dollar store is already a smart thing to do, budget-wise — but some mistakes could make your attempt to save a little extra go…
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DGLimages/istockphoto Cheap and Easy Food Hacks for College Students on a Budget
Making healthy meals three times a day can be a challenge for many college students on a budget. But not all hope is lost. By implementing strategies from these thrifty Redditors,…
