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Contributor / Getty Looking for a Job with Perks? 21 Companies Offering Impressive Signing Bonuses
This year has been rife with economic uncertainty and while some predict a recession is headed our way, it’s no question that there are still companies battling for the top talent. Thanh Nguyen, co-founder & CEO of OpenComp, predicted in…
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adogslifephoto/istockphoto The Healthiest Dog Breeds (Or Why You Shouldn’t Get a French Bulldog Unless You’re Flush With Cash)
French Bulldogs have officially become the most popular dog breed in America. In fact, they’re so hot right now that they’re a target for theft, and sell for thousands of dollars on average. But dognapping isn’t the only risk of…
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Blue Apron My Picky Family Tried the Blue Apron Brunch Box — Results Were (What Else?) Mixed
Editor’s note: The Blue Apron Brunch Box was provided by Blue Apron for review. Prices and availability are subject to change. When the option arose to get the Blue Apron Brunch Box, I jumped at it. The box, which is available to order…
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Jekaterina Sahmanova/istockphoto Weed Out Your Worries: 5 Cheap Ways to Combat Garden Intruders
Landscaping takes time, patience, and of course, money. But there are plenty of ways for green thumbs to save some green. When it comes to weeds — the most obnoxiously inevitable intruder in gardening — you don’t have to spend hours pulling…
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demaerre/istockphoto Don’t Let Your Wardrobe Suffer: These 7 Personal Care Products Can Ruin Your Clothes
Unbeknownst to many people, certain household or personal care products can ruin clothes by causing discoloration, staining, or weakening of the fibers. Some personal care products like hair dye, insect repellent, and sunscreen can permanently stain clothes by leaving unsightly…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Trader Joe’s New $5 Colorful Cake Mix Sucks the Fun Out of Funfetti
When I spied a new cake mix in the Trader Joe’s baking aisle, I knew I had to try it. Cheekily named Chromatic Celebration Cake & Baking Mix, it’s the store’s version of Funfetti. The grown up version of Funfetti.…
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VivianG/istockphoto Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Public Phone Charging Stations, According to the FBI
Despite the popularity of public phone and device charging stations at airports, festivals, hotels, and malls, the FBI is warning people to stop using them to avoid becoming victims of…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 Is Goodles Mac and Cheese Better Than Kraft? I Ate My Way Through 7 Boxes To Find Out
The boxed mac and cheese world hasn’t always been the most competitive market, so if you’ve settled on Kraft for most of your life, no shame there. But Goodles — a…
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Cheapism ‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location…
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Cheapism / Boogich, dennisvdw/istockphoto No Passport? No Problem for These Cool Island Vacations
The phrase “island vacation” may conjure visions of exotic places, but what if you’re in the mood for some island time and you don’t have a passport — or want…
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Pekic/istockphoto 14 Simple Kitchen Hacks That Save Food and Money
While eating at home is generally less expensive than eating out, there are always ways to save even more when preparing meals in your own kitchen. Some of these money-saving…
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Quarterworld Arcade Cool Bars With Arcades That Are Well Worth Your Quarters
If you still remember all the moves to your favorite video games and fondly recall mastering classic pinball games when you were a kid, chances are you’ll love arcade bars.…
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MarsBars/istockphoto Gen Z Loves Cash Stuffing — Here’s Why You Should, Too
With prices for goods and services on the rise, it’s become increasingly difficult for individuals and families to make ends meet, let alone try and save money each month. This…
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RichLegg/istockphoto These 6 Lunch Meal Prep Tips Will Make Monday (and the Rest of the Week) Easier
If you work outside of your home, maybe you feel the (pricey) pull of, “Where should I go for lunch today?” Or maybe you work from home and have to…
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Cheapism / Tim UR, design56/istockphoto Beware: These 10 Foods Pose the Biggest Risk to Consumers, According to Government Data
Consumer Reports has analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture to track foodborne disease outbreaks between 2017 and 2022. The…
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LaylaBird/istockphoto Why Nest Bedding’s Easy Breather Pillow Is Overpriced and Overhyped
On paper, Nest Bedding’s Easy Breather seems like an ideal pillow. Its soft, shredded memory foam makes the pillow adjustable, its moisture-wicking fabric keeps things cool, and its 30-day return…
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Rike_/istockphoto Waste Management: Save Money by Cutting Food Waste With These 25 Tips
Grocery stores have their methods to keep food fresh, but are you as thrifty? Food waste is estimated to be 219 pounds for each person. Joel Gamoran, a food waste…
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Cheapism / Noroton (CC BY) / amadeustx/shutterstock Our Greatest Natural Resources: Inspiring National Parks to Explore in Every State
America’s national parks offer visitors inspiring and affordable ways to unplug and reconnect with nature. Although not every state has a national park, the National Park Service also oversees national…