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Sergei Gnatiuk/istockphoto Eggs, Lettuce, and Butter: 10 Groceries That Are Finally Getting Cheaper as Inflation Slows
Inflation is a relentless drain on all of our bank accounts, but there’s one tiny crack where a little daylight is showing through: groceries. For the first time since 2020, grocery prices slightly fell overall in March 2023, according to…
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nikkimeel/istockphoto 32 Things You’re Doing Wrong When Planning a Vacation
So, you’ve landed at a Jersey Shore town during its annual motorcycle convention? Don’t even think of getting any sleep. Or maybe you were looking for some dazzling nightlife but end up at a resort where the weekly bingo game…
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Cheapism / ljubaphoto, asiseeit/istockphoto How to Protect Yourself From Financial Ruin in Retirement
Most of us work decades to create a sufficient nest egg to fund retirement. But after you bid farewell to the 9-to-5 grind, it’s important to manage that money carefully to avoid a crippling financial disaster during your golden years.…
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AnthonyRosenberg/istockphoto Ditch Fast Fashion: 9 Clothing Brands That Are Guaranteed to Last, According to Redditors
Before fast fashion took over the world with cheap, environmentally destructive clothes, you could wear the same T-shirt for years before it started falling apart. But now everyone shops at stores like H&M and Shein, where some garments don’t even…
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Cheapism / Maxwell Shukuya Is Temu a Scam or a Bargain Hunter’s Dream?
If there’s one thing that global capitalism does well, it’s churning out tons and tons of useless junk. Temu (pronounced TEE-moo) is emblematic of that excess. The e-commerce website — owned by parent company PDD Holdings — sells everything you…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto Learn From My Mistakes and Don’t Pay for These Items at Disney World
Disney World — it’s a love it or hate it experience. As a first timer taking my kids, I really didn’t know what to expect. Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised. Sure, it was hot as hell, the crowds were a…
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fizkes/istockphoto ‘Leave Pity City:’ Watch This Rich CEO Lecture Employees in Disgusting Zoom Rant
No corporate gut punch knocks the wind out of employees the way raise robbing does. Like Clark Griswold receiving a subscription to the Jelly of the Month club in place…
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PonyWang/istockphoto Welcome to Frugal YouTube: These Influencers Will Guide You to the Cheap Side
If you’re a visual learner who’s tired of inauthentic or stuffy personal finance guides, then you should consider expanding your search to YouTube. Much of the advice there is genuine,…
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McDonald’s Finally! Get Your Fix of McDonald’s Famous Big Mac Sauce in Dipping Cups — But Prepare to Pay
Big Mac lovers everywhere, rejoice! McDonald’s just announced that it’s going to offer that burger’s tangy, creamy signature sauce in little cups, just like its barbecue and sweet and sour…
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Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images 17 Smart Ways to Get Through a Recession
As the U.S. economy heads toward a possible recession, it’s always a good idea to have a game plan for surviving such a downturn whether that means developing a side…
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Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A’s New Merchandise Line Lets You Wear Your Love for Sauce on Your Sleeve (and Your Hat and Socks)
Chick-fil-A has long been known for its scrumptious chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and signature sauces. And while the popular fast-food chain is also no stranger to controversy (its chairman, Dan…
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Bill Oxford/istockphoto Yet Another Reason To Stop Using Checks: Check Washing Scams Are on the Rise
It’s an old criminal hack, but it’s back with a vengeance: check washing. It’s part of a larger trend in efforts to steal your money if you use checks. The…
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Apple Is the Apple Card Worth It? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
It’s surprising that it took until 2019 for Apple to release its own rewards credit card, but they did it nonetheless. With its instantaneous signup process, the card has become…
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Nastco/istockphoto How To Skip the Cold Plunging Price Tag and Pull Together a DIY Ice Bath
You may have noticed a brazen group of people that willingly jump into frigid cold waters every January to do something called the polar bear plunge. Are they wise or just…
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Michael Burrell/istockphoto Broke as a Joke: 10 Funniest Tweets About Having No Money That We Saw This Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy…
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Jimmy John’s Munchies on a Budget: The Best Fast Food Deals for 4/20
Munchies are no joke, guys. If you’re going to celebrate the unofficial holiday that is 4/20 in the proper way, we suggest planning ahead for when those hardcore cravings hit…
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Trader Joe’s ‘The Orange Chicken Is Horrible,’ and Other ’Unpopular’ Opinions From Trader Joe’s Superfans
Do you want to get mad? Like really mad? Then continue reading, because the contrarians on the r/TraderJoe’s subreddit have come up with some sizzling hot takes that’ll make some…
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Panegyrics of Granovetter / Flickr Is Costco Changing How Free Samples Are Given Out? Let the Riots Begin!
Free samples are one of the many joys of shopping at Costco. Will there be makeshift charcuterie plates? Fried pickles in the freezer aisle? Or the holy grail: chicken pot…