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Liane Starr/Cheapism New Costco Food Court Sandwich Costs the Same as a Whole Pizza
Costco might have sworn to sell its hot dog and soft drink combo for $1.50 “forever,” but adhering to cheapness isn’t the name of the game when it comes to the wholesale giant’s latest menu offering. A shopper at a…
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yacobchuk/istockphoto United Airlines’ New Seating Policy May Save Families Money
Flying with United Airlines is about to get more convenient for families thanks to the carrier’s new family seating policy that allows parents to sit with their children without paying extra. United is rolling out new seat map technology that…
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Trader Joe’s 5 Trader Joe’s Products That Fans Say Have Gone Downhill
If there’s anything Trader Joe’s fans hate more than a product’s inexplicable disappearance (rest in peace, Belgian chocolate pudding), it’s when the retailer ruins a beloved item’s recipe. According to superfans on Reddit, that unfortunate fate has befallen some of…
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SDI Productions/istockphoto Your Bread May Have an Additive Banned in Europe, China, and India
Consumers may think the Food and Drug Administration bans anything questionable from ending up in the food stream, but an additive banned in Europe, China, and India got the go-ahead in the United States. Wondering what it is? Check your…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism The Best Tabasco Hot Sauce Flavors, Ranked
There aren’t many hot sauces in the world more ubiquitous than Tabasco. You’ve seen it at every diner in every corner of the country. It’s made an appearance at every supermarket you’ve ever been to. If you are my childhood…
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MartinPrescott/istockphoto The Cheapest Ways To Move Across the Country — And Other Moving Tips
Moving across the country can be a financial nightmare. But fear not, fellow cheapskates. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you (well, not exactly), scouring the web, trawling social media, and comparing prices to find the cheapest way to move…
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bhofack2/istockphoto Easy Chinese Food Recipes for an Air Fryer, Instant Pot, or Slow Cooker
Just because restaurant prices continue to soar doesn’t mean you have to miss out on great Chinese food. We’ve rounded up some of the most well-reviewed and easy Chinese food…
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Absinthe by Kjn91 (CC BY-SA) Why You Should Add Absinthe to Your Home Bar and 10 Recipes to Try
When it comes to absinthe — the mythical green-hued spirit — there’s plenty of history, lore, and plenty of enticing cocktail recipes to go around. There are also quite a…
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Fotos International/Getty TV Shows With the Most Not-Yet-Famous Guest Stars
If you’re a binger of old TV series, you might recognize a fair number of future stars honing their acting chops in smaller roles. For example, in 1996 Viola Davis…
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Cheapism / Amazon 21 Groundbreaking Movies That Boomers Love
From “Pulp Fiction” and “Citizen Kane” to “Meet Me in St. Louis” and “Parasite,” there will always be stand-out movies that resonate with audiences across the world and become part…
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Meinzahn/istockphoto America’s Most Iconic Houses of Worship
While religious beliefs are a personal topic, many can agree that houses of worship have become iconic in our culture. The status of these institutions might be a nod to…
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Wikimedia Commons The Most Notorious Killers Who Were Never Caught
While many murderers are captured and put behind bars, some of the most notorious and shocking murder cases remain unsolved — for now. Law enforcement is using DNA testing to…
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Sergii Gnatiuk/istockphoto 18 Things You Didn’t Know About Chewing Gum
Most of us don’t think a lot about gum — we just chew it. But as with so many other things, it turns out chewing gum has a pretty fascinating…
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Autonomous Over-the-Top Home Office Pods for Working From Home
The dog’s barking at the delivery man for the umpteenth time, the kids are isolating and on Zoom, and your significant other is wandering through the house taking work calls…
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Nathan Stirk / Getty The Biggest CEO-Worker Pay Gaps in America
Workers at many big-name companies are fighting to unionize, which is quite unsurprising when you consider the enormous CEO-worker pay gaps at many large companies. According to the nonpartisan Economic…
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JillianCain/istockphoto Phony Postage Stamp Use Is Surging: How To Tell Real From Fake
Phony postage stamps are nothing new but that doesn’t mean the problem is going away. The Postal Service says the use of counterfeit stamps is rising and continues to warn…
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Post Consumer Brands Post’s New Cereal Might Help You Sleep Better
Insomniacs and midnight snackers, this product’s for you. Breakfast-food maker Post has unveiled Sweet Dreams — a line of cereals that includes ingredients believed to promote melatonin production, potentially helping…
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Motortion/istockphoto Tired of Getting Stuck on Hold? Try This TikTok Hack for Getting Live Customer Service
If Dante was writing about the circles of hell these days, there’s a decent chance he’d include a level featuring souls stuck eternally on hold, waiting just to ask one…