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Maica/istockphoto ‘It’s Not About the Money’: Customers Debate Whether or Not It’s Worth Fighting for a Refund
When is a refund worth going out of your way to acquire? Is two bucks worth fighting over? Or is it a matter of principle rather than dollar amount? When a Redditor recently shared that they’d been charged $4.48 for a…
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martin-dm/istockphoto How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off (or Worse) When You’re on Vacation
Beautiful locales can also be home to some dangerous characters. As the summer travel season ramps up, the last thing you want is to have a trip marred by becoming a victim of crime. Read on for some tips that…
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dhughes9/istockphoto 30 Fun Under-the-Radar American Road Trips You Can Take in a Day
If you’re planning a road trip this summer, you won’t be alone. Many people will be driving than flying after the air travel debacles of the past year and the possibility of more meltdowns this year. And while many travelers…
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Google Play The OfferUp 8: Wacky Things for Sale on OfferUp This Week (6/5/23)
OfferUp is the Wild West. If you’re a user, you already know the unhinged sales going on inside this app, and if you’ve never perused the site, you couldn’t possibly imagine. I live in North Carolina, where OfferUp is constantly…
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Cheapism / RgStudio, Rawpixel/istockphoto 24 Big Summer Health Problems To Avoid
Summer is kicking off with its long, sun-filled days of swimming, hiking, barbecuing, and time spent enjoying the outdoors. But while it’s great to make the most of the season, it’s also wise to keep some general health precautions in…
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sanfel/istockphoto These EVs Are the Most (and Least) Driven — But They Still Lag Behind Gas-Powered Cars
EVs are becoming a more popular choice, but even though people like owning them, they don’t drive them as much, according to a recent study by ISeeCars. Blame the fact that even if an EV driver can charge at home,…
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Paul Morigi / Getty Images ‘Disgusted’: Americans on Social Media Respond to Senate’s Vote To Repeal Student Loan Relief
In a bipartisan vote on Thursday, the Senate passed a resolution to block President Biden’s student loan relief plan, which would cancel up to $20,000 in debt for tens of…
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CRobertson/istockphoto Note to Stores: Stop Putting Everything Under Lock and Key. It’s Getting Annoying
I recently went to Lowe’s to pick up some new Adirondack chairs for the backyard. At $25, the plastic versions are relatively inexpensive, come in a range of fun colors,…
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ilbusca/istockphoto ‘Do Better, Burger King’: TikToker Asks Fast-Food Chains for the Cheapest Menu Items, and Not All Understood the Assignment
Looking to save money as you quell the grumbling beast inside your stomach? Maybe you don’t feel like scanning the menu to find the best bargain, or perhaps you want…
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hamza ishqaidif/istockphoto 10 Doritos Recipes That Your Family Will Flip For
Did you score a giant bag of Doritos at Costco for a big-time bargain and you’re looking for ways to use them up? Or maybe Doritos are just your favorite…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Cheapism Favorites: The OmniPillow Is No Pain in the Neck
The OmniPillow This is a foam pillow that adapts to your body and feels comfy in most positions. Best Price: $120 for a queen-sized pillow at OmniPillow Take 20% off…
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Maskot/Getty Amazon Absurdity: Product Photos That’ll Have You Scratching Your Head (or Laughing It Off)
Do strangely photoshopped Amazon product images really bug the crap out of you? Because like these Redditors, who devoted a whole thread to complaining about it, we find it distracting.…
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Bill Oxford/istockphoto What Is Gray Water — and How Can Using It Help Save You Money?
The average American family uses an average of 300 gallons of water every day — and 75% of it goes down the drain. Some of it isn’t anything you’d want…
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Tim Gray/istockphoto Donut Make These Pricey Order Mistakes at Dunkin’
Sure, you’re just popping into Dunkin’ for that famous coffee or a doughnut (or six), but you can save money, time, and headaches by avoiding these common Dunkin’ mistakes. You…
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Reddit Costco’s Food Court in the UK Has Cottage Pies, Korean Beef Bakes, and Chicken Fajitas, and We’re Incredibly Jealous
For millions of Americans, Costco is the undisputed heavyweight champion of wholesale. And it’s not just the retailer’s great deals that make every bargain hunter’s heart flutter — it’s also…
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Liane Starr / Cheapism TikTok Swears Oreos Dipped in Sour Cream Taste Like Cheesecake — My Family Had Thoughts
So the latest suspect claim on the internet is that the mash up of Oreos and sour cream is not the gross combo it seems, but a magical way to…
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Wolterk/istockphoto Something Fishy: Walmart Shoppers Shocked by Great Value Ingredient Labels
Whether you have a nut allergy, you’re avoiding foods with red dye 40, or you’re just mindful about what you eat, you might find yourself regularly reading ingredient labels, especially…
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lia I Made Mashed Potatoes From Potato Chips and It Did Not Go as I Expected
I was perusing TikTok, as you do, and stumbled across people making passable mashed potatoes out of potato chips. You just add water, break down the potato chips with a…
