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Starbucks PSA: The Starbucks Pink Drink is Cheaper at Target
Starbucks’ Pink Drink is a viral secret menu success story. Thanks to its beautiful color, it started out as an Instagram darling in 2016 before the coffee mega-chain capitalized on the trend and officially added it to the menu a…
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Rattankun Thongbun/istockphoto We Regret To Inform You That You Should’ve Bought These 10 Things on Sale
Coupon codes, online sales, retailer competition — there’s no reason to pay full price on almost everything these days. Even the proliferation of thrift stores and consignment shops proves that we’d sometimes rather buy used than new if it means…
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Drs Producoes/istockphoto Bidets, Cannabis, and AAA: 10 Purchases That Are Worth Every Cent, According to Consumers
With a healthy marketing budget, it seems like companies can sell anything these days. Take Dawn’s “Powerwash Spray.” As far as I can tell, the Procter & Gamble-owned company repackaged Dawn Platinum in a spray bottle and gave it a…
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shironosov/istockphoto Garage Sale vs. Estate Sale: What’s the Difference? (and Why Your Wallet Wants You To Shop at Both)
Garage sales and estate sales are two popular ways to get rid of unwanted items, find bargain deals, and make some extra cash in the process. While they may seem similar, there are some key differences between the two. Join…
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Milos-Muller/istockphoto Grab Your Helmet: Epic Motorcycle Rides Across America
What makes a road great for motorcyclists? Depending who you ask, it could be scenery, skill-testing twists and turns, or diversions such as historic sites and museums of iconic bikes that can turn a day of riding into the highlight…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism Hosting a Party? Use Costco’s Mini Sweet Peppers To Make a $10, 4-Ingredient Appetizer
Physical touch, acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation, receiving gifts, yadda yadda. My love language is food. When my husband grills a steak for me and I can just eat it without having to lift a finger? That’s…
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Basya555/istockphoto Turn Your Clutter Into Cash With 7 Proven Garage Sale Pricing Tips
There are few things in life as satisfying as a garage sale. By the end of it, you’ll have purged your closets, decluttered your storage, and earned a sizable cash…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism Expensive and Repulsive: Why You Should Avoid Wendy’s New Chicken Wrap
I am not a fast-foodie. I generally stay away from the likes of McDonald’s and Taco Bell, but I do enjoy a Market Fresh sandwich from Arby’s or a salad…
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NicoElNino/istockphoto Stick It to the Man: How To Dispute a Credit Report Error (and Win!)
Do your shoulders tense up every time Credit Karma sends you an email urging you to check your credit score? You’re not alone. As much as you may dread having…
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Daniel de la Hoz/istockphoto Are Your Shopping Habits Destroying the Planet? Here’s What You Need To Know About Bracketing
Chances are that you’ve “bracketed” your purchases online, even if you’re unfamiliar with the term. Maybe you’ve ordered several pairs of shoes at once, knowing that you’ll return the ones…
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Courtney Hale/istockphoto If You Aren’t Using These Coupon Hacks, You’re Doing It All Wrong
If you’re deciding to finally get into the coupon clipping game, knowing how to coupon actually takes some time and skill. You may be wondering, where do I clip coupons? How…
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RickLordPhotography/istockphoto Airbnb Rental Scams to Watch Out For
From tiny homes to kid-friendly rentals, there’s an Airbnb for every type of travel. Many of its 4 million hosts and 5.6 million active listings are trustworthy and valid. However,…
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RyanJLane/istockphoto 16 Filthy Things That Even Neat Freaks Miss
Even after the world learned about Marie Kondo’s approach to items that spark joy, we’ve been more worried about getting rid of things that bring us unpleasantness: germs and the…
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Realtor.com Beachfront Mansions to Private Islands: The Lavish Real Estate Portfolios of Hollywood’s Elite
Celebrities — are they really just like this? At the very least, most of their homes are not. Your favorite singers, actors, and television personalities often have several homes, all…
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LordHenriVoton/istockphoto 15 Things You Should Cut Out of Your Life If You’re Broke
The labor market may be tight, but nearly two-thirds of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, scraping together just enough money to catch up with inflation. If that’s you…
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Jeremiah M./Yelp Wendy’s $3 Breakfast Deal: So Good You Might Even Jump Out of Bed
If you’re not a morning person, Wendy’s has a breakfast deal that could actually make you want to part ways with your pillow before they switch the menu over to…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto I Just Went to Walmart for the First Time — Here are My Thoughts
Let me begin by saying that being a first-time shopper at Walmart isn’t as crazy as it seems. When you grow up in Los Angeles, it’s not that uncommon; there…
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Dairy Queen How to Score 85-Cent Blizzards at Dairy Queen This April
Dairy Queen is rolling back prices on its signature Blizzard ice cream treats this month, and the cheap price tag is inspired by the year of the Blizzard’s creation: 1985.…