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Cheapism I Tried Immi Ramen, the High-Protein, Plant-Based Noodles, Here’s My Honest Review
I have been hammered over and over (and over and over) again with ads for Immi ramen, a new plant-based, high-protein ramen brand, so I finally buckled. I was a good mark for this stuff anyway. Read on for my…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Are Snack Pack Juicy Gels Better Than Jell-O? I Tried 8 Flavors and Found Out
We’re not saying Jell-O brand gel cups are expensive, but they’re certainly not the cheapest options out there. At half the price, Snack Pack’s Juicy Gels are gluten-free, kosher, and don’t use any high fructose corn syrup. But how do…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Workplace Traditions That Are Gone Forever
For generations, having a job meant traveling to an office or other workplace where we saw the same co-workers every day and the boss hovered nearby. The big break in the tedium might be a perfunctory gathering to watch a…
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andresr/istockphoto Report: Surprise! Alabama is the Most Financially Disciplined State
On a scale of 0-100, how financially disciplined would you say you are? How does one even measure such a thing? Forbes Advisor conducted a study to determine which states are the most and least financially disciplined. Here’s how the…
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Wikimedia Commons The Healthiest Taco Bell Items, According to Redditors
Known for its cheese-encased burritos, greasy chalupas, and dye-filled freezes, Taco Bell isn’t exactly healthy (duh). That said, a bean burrito is a whole lot better than some of the fast-food chain’s heftier queso-filled offerings. So what should you eat…
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hapabapa/istockphoto EBT on DoorDash: Here’s What You Need To Know
Born a decade ago as a restaurant delivery service, DoorDash has since grown to become a global marketplace delivering everything from food and groceries to personal care products across more than 7,000 cities in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan.…
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miss_j/istockphoto Unveiling the Best Italian Cuisine: Top Italian Restaurants in Dallas
Known as one of the fastest-growing food capitals in the U.S., Dallas’s penchant for international cuisines is palpable. Celebrated for its rich tapestry of cultures, the city is rich with ample…
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RyanJLane/istockphoto Savoring Arizona: Your Guide to the Best Cheap Eats
Inflation hit restaurants hard, with menu prices rising 7.1% over the past 12 months. While that’s lower than previous increases, consumers are still feeling the squeeze at restaurants across Arizona.…
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peeterv/istockphoto Most Sinful Cities in America
While Las Vegas is legendary for all things sinful and scandalous, it’s not the only place in America where people indulge their wilder sides. “From beer-loving Milwaukee to hedonistic New…
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IgorDutina/istockphoto Recipes That Won’t Heat Up The Kitchen
Whether you don’t have access to an oven and stovetop or simply don’t want to heat up your house in the summer, you can prepare diverse and satisfying recipes without…
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andreswd/istockphoto Redditors Share Their Favorite Books, Movies, and Series on Frugal Living
It’s rare that the media accurately portrays what it’s like to live cheaply, but this collection of movies, books, and series on frugal living offers a genuine look at life…
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bhofack2/istockphoto Two Ice-Cream Sandwich Brands You Should Stay Away From
Nothing says summertime quite like a cold ice cream sandwich in your hand. All that creamy vanilla ice cream wedged between two chewy, chocolatey sandwich cookies … Yum! To find…
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djjohn/istockphoto 16 Hurricane Essentials You Don’t Want to Be Without
Hurricane Hilary is racing toward California, and millions of people in the Southwest could soon be dealing with its impact. If it makes landfall in California as a tropical storm,…
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Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Does Costco Have Scan and Go at Checkout? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
We’ll cut straight to the chase: Costco does not have scan and go. The service, a favorite at Sam’s Club warehouses, lets consumers scan products and pay with their phones.…
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Qwart/istockphoto 8 Methods You Should Never Use To Thaw Out Frozen Food
Did you know that improperly defrosting food can not only affect the taste of it, but can also get you sick? Prioritizing food safety when thawing out items (especially meat)…
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The Original iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G on a Glass Table by Masaaki Komori (CC BY-SA) Unusual and Rare Items That Sold at Auction for Serious Money
It’s not hard to understand why items of historical value go for astronomical sums at auction, but then there’s the occasional oddity that sells for more than anyone would imagine.…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto Step Away From the Oven: 12 Easy-Peasy No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes
Who has time to draw a water bath just to bake a cheesecake? The process can be daunting, confusing, and downright time-consuming. If you’re looking to save time and achieve…
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GlobalP/istockphoto Tourists Behaving Badly Around the World
What is it about a vacation state of mind that leads some travelers to grossly misbehave while on foreign soil? Judging by these tourism-linked incidents — like waking up drunk…
