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pcess609/istockphoto 9 States With No Income Tax (And What That Means For You)
If you live in a state like California or New York, you might be shocked to learn that some states don’t charge income taxes. Sounds like a dream, right? But before you start packing your bags, it’s worth clearing up…
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Cheapism I Tried the McDonald’s Marble Cold Brew — Find out if It’s Worth the Money
After McDonald’s bungled an attempt at cold brew in 2018 with the Cold Brew Frozen Coffee and Cold Brew Frappe, which were pulled as customers griped about too much sweetness and an artificial taste, the burger behemoth is trying again.…
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Forget Chicken Sandwich Wars — the Taco Wars Have Arrived
Recently, Taco Bell was trying to “liberate” the trademark Taco John’s put on Taco Tuesday in, um, 1989. A little late to the party, but whatever. Anyway, the competing food chains squabbled a bit, got some free press, and everyone…
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Supatman/istockphoto 7 Mistakes To Avoid When Using ChatGPT
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that ChatGPT has been taking the world by storm. The chatbot can conjure up answers, advice, and jokes faster than you can say “artificial intelligence.” But as much as ChatGPT can simplify…
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Imagesines/istockphoto Quiz: So How Much Do You Really Know About Grilling?
The unmistakable sizzling, smoking, and smells of a cookout tells the neighborhood that summer is here. You know how awesome grill marks look on a perfectly cooked steak, you know that everyone is certain that their rub recipe is the best,…
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Cheapism / Wikimedia Commons / U.S. Army The Biggest U.S. Military Site in Every State
The Department of Defense operates sites in all 50 states, in scores of other countries, and in several U.S. territories. The vast majority are in the United States, with Japan, South Korea, and Germany hosting the lion’s share overseas. In…
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choochart choochaikupt/istockphoto Side Hustle Nation: 33% of Workers With Side Gigs Need the Extra Money To Survive
Side hustlers make an average of $810 a month. That may sound like a lot, but a third of side hustlers are spending their extra cash on living expenses, according to…
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Wachiwit/istockphoto What the Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Means for You — and How To Get Around It
After months of hand-wringing and false starts, Netflix announced Monday that it’s begun its password-sharing crackdown. The long and the short of it is that a Netflix account is limited to…
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Sam’s Club by Ambrosia LaFluer (CC BY) Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk…
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hapabapa/istockphoto 9 Mistakes You’re Making While Shopping at Target
Target is a beloved destination for millions of shoppers who delight in the experience of grabbing a cart, leisurely strolling through its familiar aisles, and spending a pretty penny on…
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JCPenney What Are Percale Sheets, and Are They Worth the Money?
Hearing a lot about percale sheets lately? Maybe from a friend, or even a podcast ad? We’re not surprised — they’re all the rage right now. But as is the…
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DNY59/istockphoto Want To Retire by 50? Here’s What Redditors Say You Should Do To Make It Happen
On top of goods and services getting pricier by the day, the age of retirement age has steadily increased, creating a sense of uncertainty for many people who dream of…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism We Tried SunnyD’s New Vodka Seltzer: The D Stands for Disgusting
I want to know who greenlit SunnyD’s new vodka seltzer, the company’s foray into the liquor section. Did anyone at the company taste this stuff, let alone the execs? Is…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Looking for Steady Retirement Income That Isn’t a Job? Here’s How Annuities Can Help
Worried inflation might eat up your retirement savings? You’re not alone. A full 81% of people polled by Morning Consult are stressed they may not have enough money to last through…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto 15 Mistakes To Avoid When Shopping at Trader Joe’s
We all love Trader Joe’s. There are murals, there’s weird but oddly trendy food, and there’s usually a fully-stocked liquor department (depending on where you live). If you have to…
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sturti/istockphoto People Did a ‘College Move Out Dive’ and Scored Major Finds
Between exams, moving out of dorms, and, of course, making time to party before the summer, the end of the school year is usually pretty hectic. Most students are just…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto The Internet’s Best Life-Changing Tips Based on — What Else? — Experience
It turns out that insider knowledge can come in handy, especially when you work in the insurance industry, a sunscreen factory, or a vanilla distributor. Here are some handy hacks…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Massages and Fancy Cheeses: Penny-Pinching Redditors Share Their 9 Most Extravagant Habits And Expenses
If you spend time on Reddit’s r/frugal forum, you might start to feel guilty for all the little treats you enjoy throughout the week. I mean, these are real penny-pinchers…
