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flickr Stale It Ain’t So: Get the Most Out of Old Bread and Other Stale Food With These Smart Hacks
We’ve all fallen victim to a stale loaf of bread, and though this can be frustrating, it doesn’t mean our money has been wasted just yet. There are ways to revive stale bread, along with other past-its-prime food from all corners…
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Cheapism / BraunS, urbazon/istockphoto Big Mistakes Novice Travelers Make and How to Avoid Them
Traveling is one of the best ways to broaden your horizons, but planning a big trip can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. From overpaying for flights and hotels to falling victim to cultural faux pas, the list of potential pitfalls…
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martin-dm/istockphoto Dental Disaster: DIY Teeth Hacks on TikTok Can Have ‘Catastrophic’ Results, Experts Warn
While TikTok can be a valuable resource for high-protein recipes, cleaning tips, and in-depth discussions about whether Meghan Markle is totally dissing her father-in-law, it may not be the best place to pick up dental care hacks. I know, it’s…
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bymuratdeniz/istockphoto Check Your Receipts: Customers Outraged, Claiming Walmart is Overcharging
Have you ever gone to Walmart or Target, strictly shopped the sales, and sworn your total amount due couldn’t possibly be as much as the cashier said it was? Well, you might be on to something. Both retailers have recently gotten…
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Peshkova/istockphoto TikTok’s Envelope Savings Challenge Is Infuriatingly Dumb
The “money-saving” envelope challenge is a trend that’s been swirling around on TikTok for the last two years, and although it presents itself as an easy way to save a bunch of money, all we can see are the gaping…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto ‘I’m Closing Down This Store’: Dollar General Worker Reaches Breaking Point as the Only Employee Who Showed Up for Work
Like that pair of pants you wore in high school that you’ve been refusing to get rid of because you know they’ll fit you again someday, the U.S. labor market is tight. You can scan the windows of local businesses in…
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Edwin Tan/istockphoto Screw Ticketmaster: Here’s How to Get Cheap Concert Tickets
With more people itching to see their favorite artists perform live in a post-pandemic world, the price of concert tickets has skyrocketed. But not all hope is lost: There are…
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svetikd/istockphoto Low on Cash, High on Love: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Under $50
It’s nice to show the moms in your life how much you care all year long, but it’s especially important on Mother’s Day. For some, finding the right gift is…
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Marissa L. / Yelp Melted Cheese? Seared Beef? McDonald’s Spins Common Sense Burger Changes as Innovation
McDonald’s just announced that it’s going to change the way it cooks your burgers, but we’re saying right here and now that it’s not going to make them any tastier…
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Steve Kagan/Getty Hoarders Rejoice! People Are Actually Selling (and Buying) Old McDonald’s Food Containers
Under the heading of “Crap You Seriously Thought Was Garbage But It Turns Out Some Idiot Will Pay Good Money for It,” we have this: There is a treasure trove…
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netrun78/istockphoto Got These Brands in Your Closet? Congrats — You’ve Hit the Resale Jackpot
If you often find yourself going through your closet to gather unwanted clothes to resell or donate, be proactive next time you go shopping for new outfits. The brands you…
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Pizza Hut by Frank Vincentz (CC BY-SA) Someone’s Selling Replica Pizza Hut Lamps for $495, In Case That’s Your Thing
There are many things I could think to do with $500. This is not one of them. But hey, the cool kids are into ’90s nostalgia and thus, a Pizza…
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Cheapism / Africa Studio, ziggy1/shutterstock Don’t Be a Victim: 21 Cheap Ways to Protect Yourself From Thieves
With prices rising for everything from fast food to cars, it should be no surprise that thieves are looking for ways to take advantage — even stealing gasoline from cars.…
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400tmax/istockphoto Gee Thanks, Amazon: Shoppers Might Start Getting Charged for Returns
Maybe you think Jeff Bezos is an ass. Maybe you refuse the siren song of Amazon Prime and solely support small businesses instead. But more than likely, at one point…
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Ridofranz/istockphoto Forget Buying Groceries: Delis Are the Main Draw at These 5 Grocery Stores
Delicatessens are a wonderful destination for food lovers. (If you’re from New York City, you know the deal; we live for a good bacon, egg, and cheese bagel from the…
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Basya555/istockphoto Why I Will Never, Ever Have Another Yard Sale
It’s been a lot of years since I plopped down my old, unloved stuff at a yard sale — and it’s not something I plan to do twice. While some…
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Best Buy The JBL Bluetooth Speaker Redditors Say You’ll Use for (Literally) Decades
Portable bluetooth speakers often have a completely mysterious shelf life, so at this point, you might be sick of rolling the dice. How long will its batteries last? How’s the…
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miniseries/istockphoto A Busy Mom’s Favorite Cooking Hacks to Make Easier and Cheaper Meals
Unless you’ve got unlimited time and unwavering skills in the kitchen, cooking meals at home can be, well, a pain in the ass. As a mom of four who loves…