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Jay_Zynism/istockphoto The Last Microwave You’ll Ever Buy: Why Costco is My Go-To for Small Kitchen Appliances
Before you buy that new coffee machine, toaster oven, or mixer, I have a tip for you: Always buy your small appliances at Costco. I do, and it’s saved me hundreds of dollars over the years. I’m currently on my…
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Fly View Productions/istockphoto Credit Union vs. Bank: How To Choose the One That Best Fits Your Financial Needs
Following Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB’s) implosion this year — not to mention the consequent venture capitalist bailout — only 10% of American consumers say they have confidence in the country’s banks, according to a recent poll. And we don’t blame…
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Cheapism/ Nailia Schwarz, LunaseeStudios/shutterstock Don’t Buy These Things at the Dollar Store or You’ll Regret It
We all try to save money where we can, and shopping at dollar-store chains seems like an appealing way to achieve that goal, especially as record inflation hits our wallets. Some of the products on their shelves are a waste…
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Sjo/istockphoto The Most Legendary Harley-Davidsons (and 5 Duds)
The past decade was tough for Harley-Davidson. Sales have fallen; CEO Matthew Levatich stepped down in early 2020; and even before the market chaos of the coronavirus Harley stock was languishing. But nothing can tarnish its legendary status among motorcycle…
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shironosov/istockphoto These Are the Items People Will Fight You For at a Garage Sale
When yard sale season hits, you know it’s time to start fighting crowds for cheap crap. Just kidding; you can legit find some fantastic deals at garage sales. Whether you’re wondering what types of items you should hone in on…
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U.S. Postal Service Get Your Forever Stamps Pronto! Postage Rates Likely to Go Up This Summer
Ready to pay more to mail a letter? The USPS is hoping so, as it has announced plans to hike the rate for sending a letter to 66 cents. The 5.4% increase will span all first-class mail products — and…
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alvarez/istockphoto The Internet Might Actually Kill You With Medical Misinformation, Says the FDA
The life expectancy in the U.S. is dropping — and is a shocking 3 to 5 years shorter than in other high-income countries. While COVID-19 didn’t help, the gap is…
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mixetto/istockphoto Happy Camper Hacks: Here Are 9 Ways To Go Camping on a Budget
While it can be easy to associate camping with luxury RVs and expensive gear, there are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors while on a budget. By doing a…
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Everyday better to do everything you love/istockphoto How to Find the Secret Cheap Spice Section in Your Supermarket
Let us put this as eloquently as we possibly can: For the love of all things good and right in this world, season your damn food. Even cooks who cling to their…
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Niklas Storm/istockphoto Planning on Planting? Check Out These Cheap, Year-Round DIY Greenhouse Ideas
Given that greenhouses can cost as much as $25,000, only the wealthiest cold-climate gardeners can afford to keep their plants happy year-round. Unless, that is, you build the greenhouse yourself.…
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typhoonski/istockphoto WhataSecret: The Best Eats on Whataburger’s Secret Menu
There aren’t many fast food establishments that Texans hold more near and dear than Whataburger. The chain, which has nearly 1,000 locations across Texas and the South, is known for…
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Ferenc Cegledi/istockphoto Inflation Is Cooling. Why Is Everything Still So Damn Expensive?
Optimism about the latest inflation data is everywhere: “US inflation fell in March for the ninth month in a row“; “Stocks are rising as inflation cools in March“; “Inflation data…
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ymgerman/istockphoto Screw Retail Therapy! I Tried These Reddit-Approved Ideas To Avoid Clicking the Buy Button
You’ve been guilty of it, too: online shopping as a form of entertainment. The thrill of the click can be addictive, and Amazon is especially easy to get lost in,…
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Kroger You Can Stop Spending All Your Money on Organic Produce. Here’s Why
Each year The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of the Dirty Dozen — fruits and vegetables so laden with pesticides that shoppers would be wise to avoid them.…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Meatballs Schmeatballs: Ikea’s Chicken Tenders Taste Better and Cost Less
Imagine this: You’re famished after spending hours navigating the endless maze of Ikea’s showroom to redecorate your living room. You head to the cafe, grab a tray, and move down…
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SDI Productions/istockphoto So You Need Therapy but Can’t Afford It. Now What?
A staggering 90% of Americans say that the U.S. is experiencing a mental health crisis. And yet, access to care remains terrible, with the largest barrier being inadequate insurance coverage…
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Joel Carillet/istockphoto Don’t Sink Your Wallet: 7 Things You Should Never Buy While on a Cruise
As soon as you set foot on a cruise ship, you’ve effectively marooned yourself on a budget-busting island. Sure, your food might be included, but can you resist the tropical…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Happy Half-Price Ham Week! This 50% Off Target Deal Stocks My Freezer for Months
Forget egg hunts, Easter bunnies, and sidewalk chalk. Now that I am an adult, the only thing that excites me about Easter is the half-price ham I get from Target…