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FilippoBacci/istockphoto What Exactly Is a Consignment Shop, Anyway?
Thrift stores are a great option for buying used or secondhand items for cheap. But what about consignment shops? While both are popular options for people looking to buy or sell used items, there are some key differences between the two.…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto How To Build Generational Wealth
The arrival of the final season of “Succession” reminds us that some people start out with an advantage that lets them enjoy a rich life free of debt and loaded with options and opportunities, and that advantage comes from their…
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JoseIgnacioSoto/istockphoto Incredible Ancient Ruins Across North America
While North America may not boast the world-famous Machu Picchu, the continent remains rich with an amazing array of ancient ruins. From the Mayan ruins of Mexico (and yes, Mexico and Central America are part of North America) to the…
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Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty Images How to Safely Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet
It’s now officially spring, and like it or not, officially spring-cleaning season. While the prospect of cleaning out every cranny of your home can be daunting, there’s one part of your home that you should never put off cleaning: your…
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Daria Nipot/istockphoto Think Twice: Amazon Now Warns Shoppers About ‘Frequently Returned’ Products
There are two types of Amazon shoppers: the person who sees an item and clicks “Buy Now” on a whim and the person who scours the reviews and only makes a purchase after carefully weighing the decision. Okay, maybe there’s…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Van Leeuwen Made Ranch-Flavored Ice Cream, So I Had To Taste It
Here are three things I love very much: ice cream, Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, and small businesses that began in a truck and went on to become a national sensation. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream rolled onto the scene as an…
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Taco Bell Which of These Two Discontinued Taco Bell Favorites Should Return?
If last year’s “Sophie’s Choice” conundrum — deciding between the Enchirito and the Double Decker Taco — wasn’t stressful enough for you, Taco Bell is asking you yet again to…
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Cheapism / Scott Kane, Transcendental Graphics, Stock Montage / Getty Images 18 Things You Didn’t Know About Baseball
Most baseball fans know that Nolan Ryan has the most career strikeouts of any Major League Baseball player or that Babe Ruth has more nicknames than a household pet, but…
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Scott Olson/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Costco and Sam’s Club Purchases That Make Back the Membership Fee
Shopping at warehouse club stores comes at a price: Costco’s membership starts at $60, and a basic Sam’s Club membership costs $50. But there are plenty of ways to make…
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Chalabala/istockphoto Decluttering Projects You Can Easily Tackle in Less Than 30 Minutes
It’s springtime, and you know what that means: spring cleaning. To help make all of that tidying less daunting, we tracked down manageable decluttering projects you can complete in 30…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism This Easy, Cheesy Easter Casserole Graced my Grandma’s Table Every Year
My late grandma wasn’t the greatest cook. She was a prolific baker, but there were few homecooked meals I looked forward to at my grandparent’s house. But every Easter, beside…
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Nastasic/istockphoto Think Before You Click: 8 Things You Should Never Buy Online
We all know someone (maybe it’s you) who’s constantly sprinting to the door to pick up their bubble-wrapped Amazon package. And we get it. As long as you keep the…
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Kar-Tr/istockphoto Power Up: 8 Tips and Tricks To Maximize Your Cellphone’s Battery Life
Does your cellphone always seem to be out of juice, or close to it? You’re not alone. As technology becomes a more integral and seamless part of our daily lives,…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 10 Varieties of Melinda’s Hot Sauce and Now I Can’t Taste Anything
Hot sauce is one of the only foods that seems to function just as effectively as a novelty gift as it does food. Melinda’s, a company that makes it’s fiery…
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oatawa/istockphoto Snag the Best Deals on Facebook Marketplace With These 9 Tips
With more than one billion active users as of 2021, Facebook Marketplace can be a super tool for finding a plethora of (sometimes free) items ranging from electronics and furniture to…
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wagnerokasaki/istockphoto Low-Income Students Pay More for College While Rich Kids Pay Less, Report Says
If it seems like college bills are just getting higher and higher, you’re not wrong — but that higher price tag might be because of your family’s financial standing. According…
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Heidi Patricola/istockphoto 8 Cheap and Simple Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Neighbors have been dissing each other for their “slovenly” front yards as early as the 19th century. Back in the day, yards were an extension of one’s house, but they…
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Chevrolet The First Corvette E-Ray Is Up for Auction, Proceeds Will Help Public School Teachers
Chevy made waves when it unveiled its first-ever hybrid Corvette — the 2024 E-Ray — in January, and now the automaker has plans to auction off the debut E-Ray at the…