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luchezar/istockphoto Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes When Selling on Facebook Marketplace
You can find some amazing items on Facebook if you’re willing to put in the legwork. From furniture to toys to all sorts of home items, Facebook Marketplace is one of the hottest “virtual thrift stores” out there. But if…
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MaraZe/shutterstock 10 Easy and Creative Cottage Cheese Recipes for a Protein-Packed Punch
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein. Plus, it’s cheap. But the cold and curdled dish isn’t for everyone. Even if you don’t enjoy dipping your spoon right into a container of cottage cheese, there are tons of ways…
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Cheapism / rfranca. XiXinXing/istockphoto 20 Lies Your Parents Told You as a Kid
As little kids we believe everything our parents say — until reality comes knocking and we start to realize that some things parents say might not be completely true. Whether trying to protect children from the harsh facts of the…
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Hadrian/shutterstock Before You Click the ‘Buy’ Button, Make Sure You Avoid These Amazon Shopping Mistakes
No matter who you are, you probably use Amazon more than you’d like. None of us want to give Papa Bezos our money, but there’s no way around it: Amazon provides a service that almost no other business can match.…
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Serendipity3 This $214 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Is as Dumb as It Sounds
The world’s most expensive sandwich didn’t happen by accident; it was designed to be that way. Serendipty3, an iconic New York City dessert shop, built itself a little corner of the menu specifically for Guinness World Records. As such, the…
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Don’t Go to Walmart if You Don’t Know About These 11 Common Mistakes
For millions of shoppers across the U.S., Walmart is the place to go when you need to get your hands on just about anything. Boasting thousands of locations (5,399 to be exact) and several online shopping options, Walmart is a…
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Highwaystarz-Photography/istockphoto Finding Happiness on a Budget: 11 ‘Inexpensive’ Purchases That Spark Joy, According to Working-Class Americans
Sometimes all it takes to turn a bad day around is a little treat. After all, who doesn’t enjoy the simple pleasures of life? A steaming mug of good coffee,…
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Costco Make Your Bed, Now Lay (Plants) in It: 6 Cheap Raised Garden Bed Ideas
Whether you’re undertaking your first garden project ever this season or are just looking for some new ideas, one thing is certain: Planting is a pain. Even if you love…
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mactrunk/istockphoto TikToker Explains to Boomers Why Younger Generations Are Saying ‘Careers Are Dead’
The pandemic-era labor market saw a surplus of workers voluntarily resigning from their careers in search of opportunities that would better benefit them. The economic trend was dubbed “the great…
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SIphotography/istockphoto 12 Mistakes You’re Making When Buying Car Insurance
Picture this: You’re happily cruising along, windows down, tunes blasting, when suddenly — BAM! You get into a fender bender because the guy behind you was texting instead of keeping…
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Cheapism These 9 Fast-Food Chains Are the Biggest Ripoffs, According to Reddit
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now…
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GoodLifeStudio/istockphoto 10 Costly Mistakes You’re Making at the Gym
Investing in your health is always money well spent, and one way to make that happen is by splurging on a gym membership. But amid lunges and squats, we might…
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supersizer/istockphoto The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical…
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Cheapism / Spicy Chicken Sandwich by alanagkelly (CC BY-SA) / Crunchwrap by Alpha (CC BY-NC) Easy Fast-Food Copycat Recipes You Can Make in an Air Fryer
It seems like everyone has an air fryer these days, whether it’s for convenience or health reasons. You can cook practically anything in them, though some things turn out better…
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Blue and White Ceramic Dinnerware by RitaE (CC BY) Death by Dishes? Here’s Why Your Vintage Dishes Might Be Poisoning You
We’re big proponents of hand-me-downs and secondhand goods at Cheapism. Not only are they often more affordable and higher quality, but they’re also more sustainable than disposable, mass-market geegaws. But…
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I Tried the TikTok Frozen Cereal Hack, and the Results Were Chilling
I’ve been hearing forever about the popular TikTok trend to stick your bowl of cereal in the freezer the night before breakfast. This simple hack — just pour your cereal…
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mattjeacock/istockphoto 10 Ordering Mistakes Even Starbucks Regulars Don’t Know 2023
There are many Starbucks hacks on social media, including ways to create new drinks, make dupes at home, or just get more for less money. Actually ordering what you want…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism This Easy TikTok Yogurt Hack Has Fancy Dessert Vibes, and I’m in Love
Ever see a food hack on Tiktok that you just have to try? I usually don’t, either. But then I saw a viral food hack of a peanut butter chocolate…
