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Nobska Light by Ktr101 Want a Free (or Possibly Cheap) Lighthouse? The U.S. Government Can Hook You Up
Always dreamed of owning your very own lighthouse? You’re in luck because the government is ready to give a few away and auction others. There are, of course, some rules that may make this dream come true a hard pass, but…
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netrun78/istockphoto Don’t Make These 11 Mistakes the Next Time You Go Thrifting
Thrifting can be a great way to embrace sustainability, protect the environment, and save some serious cash. (Who said you can’t be thrifty and fabulous at the same time?) Shopping at secondhand stores allows you to unearth unique vintage items,…
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Christopher V. / Yelp This Diner Fries Its “World Famous Burger” in 100-Year-Old Grease — Here’s Why Customers Love It
Dyer’s Burgers in Memphis, Tennessee is a go-to spot for customers looking to bless their bellies with burgers, and the diner’s cooking methods bring a whole new meaning to the term “greasy spoon.” Patrons of the restaurant are apparently gaga…
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Cheapism / Dancestrokes/shutterstock / obert Kirk/istockphoto Shore Enough: The 50 Most Beautiful Beaches in America
As summer kicks off, hitting the beach may be on our to-do list. From the sandy shores of popular Florida beaches to smaller lake beaches, there are shores in every state worth admiring. We consulted reviews on sites like TripAdvisor…
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Jennifer Magid Garage Sales Gross Me Out. I Finally Went to One, and Here’s What Happened
I don’t have the knack that some people do for finding a diamond in the rough. Dumpster divers, thrifters — I salute you. All I see is a mess of stuff that no one wants. So it goes without saying…
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fotostorm/istockphoto The OfferUp 8: Weird Things I Saw On the Mobile Marketplace This Week (5/30/23)
OfferUp is a terrific way to get rid of junk; this we know. But “one man’s trash,” ya know? The people in my radius here in North Carolina are always selling something nuts, and I’ll never get enough of looking…
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imaginima/istockphoto From Virtual Tours to Personalized Test Prep, Here’s How AI Can Help You Get Into College
For students navigating the daunting path to college, artificial intelligence (AI) can be instrumental in helping enhance their prospects, if used responsibly. By leveraging AI-powered resources such as chatbots and…
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Nes/istockphoto Bizarre, Gross, and Illegal: 11 ‘Extreme’ Money-Saving Habits and Hacks
On r/Frugal, like-minded cheapskates band together to confront inflation, discuss little-known thrifty tips, and complain about the rising costs of living. It’s an invaluable resource. But sometimes the community’s Redditors…
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Elico-Gaia/istockphoto The Biden Administration Is Spending $1 Billion on Trees and Green Spaces. Here’s How You Could Get In on the Action
In a push towards environmental conservation, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled on April 12 that it plans to invest a staggering $1 billion on tree-planting and green space initiatives in the…
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Trader Joe’s I Tried Trader Joe’s New Enchanted Jangle, and I’m Disenchanted
Unicorns and rainbows — that’s the first thing that grabbed my attention when I spotted Trader Joe’s new Enchanted Jangle, a spin-off of the chain’s Jingle Jangle and Springle Jangle…
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nicolesy/istockphoto Cheap and Easy Bulk Meals That Will Last All Week
For busy people, breaking out the recipe book and cooking homemade meals to save money can seem like a hassle. But making large batches once or twice a week and…
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Melissa C./Yelp Free Food Alert: Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away Doughnuts on Friday, No Strings Attached
“No purchase necessary” is the greatest phrase in the fast food world because when it’s paired with “free,” you can get something actually free. It’s music to our ears —…
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fishysam/istockphoto Easy Cooler-Ready Dinner Ideas to Pack for Busy Summer Nights
Ball games got you away from home at dinnertime? Sick of leaving the lake early to head home for dinner? Maybe you’re just looking for something cold to fill your…
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evaeisenlohr/istockphoto DIWHY: Man Charges Beachgoers to Use His Homemade Cooler Toilet
When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. And when there’s nowhere around to go, you might find yourself pretty desperate — perhaps desperate enough to pay an enterprising young man…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Cluck, Cluck, Skip: Burger King’s Chicken Offerings, Ranked
Burger King is known for a lot of things (usually commercials with horrifying mascots), but chicken generally isn’t one of them. It’s not what the place is king of, clearly. …
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Crumbl Cookies Is America’s Fastest-Growing Dessert Chain— But Are The Cookies Any Good?
You’re probably already familiar with — if not already in love with — Crumbl Cookies. It’s the fastest-growing dessert chain in the U.S., and that’s not surprising considering the number…
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LOIC VENANCE/Contributor/Getty Images From the You-Should-Have-Been-a-Social-Media-Star Files: These TikTok Videos Have Made the Most Money
Even if you think scrolling through social media is a harmless waste of time, for content creators it can mean thousands of dollars. While TikTok doesn’t release earnings, CasinoGuardian estimated…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Hot DAMN, Hot Honey! This TikToker Let a Chick-fil-A Worker Order Her Lunch and Our Mouths Are Watering
Are you one of those people who pulls into the fast-food drive-thru and fumbles when asked for your order? Do you hit them with a “give me one second” while you try…
