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Cheapism / Suradech14, samritk /istockphoto What That’s Really For: Items With Hidden Design Features
As consumers, we interact with so many products on a regular basis that it’s easy to overlook all of their features, even when they serve a specific purpose. In fact, many common items boast useful add-ons that can easily be…
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Scott Olson/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Target Brand Products That Shoppers Love
Not so long ago, plenty of shoppers thought “store brand” was code for something of inferior quality. Target, with its broad array of well-regarded private labels, has been steadily changing that perception. Shoppers swear by plenty of its in-house products…
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northlightimages/istockphoto The Loneliest People Live in These States
Humans are social creatures, so the pandemic’s lockdowns and social-distancing measures have taken an understandable toll on mental health. It’s difficult to quantify loneliness, but a report from Aging in Place looked at a number of factors to determine which…
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BMW Group You Might Be Crazy to Buy a Mini Cooper EV This Year
Buying an electric vehicle is easier than ever but still demands tradeoffs for drivers. Short of buying a Tesla and putting money in the pocket of Elon Musk, a pioneer who has nonetheless chosen to live as the embodiment of a poop…
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Hyundai Need a Car Only Sometimes? Hyundai’s New EV Subscription Plan May Make Sense
Hyundai is rolling out a car subscription service for drivers who need a car only temporarily. The automaker’s Evolve+ program also caters to drivers who are curious about electric vehicles and want to give an EV a tryout before making…
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Roku You Can Now Order Food Through Your TV
Because ordering food through an app or website on your smartphone apparently is no longer easy enough, Roku and DoorDash have joined forces to deploy “shoppable ads” that allow you to order food with the help of your TV. Wendy’s…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 8 of the Most Expensive Lego Sets You Can Buy
Legos aren’t cheap, even by normal toy standards. Many parents have audibly gasped at a Lego price tag while shopping for their kids, and it should come as a surprise…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Bed Bath & Beyond Closing 149 More Stores – See the List
Bed Bath and Beyond said it is closing 149 more stores, an announcement that comes just days after it secured a last-ditch stock offering to infuse $1 billion into the…
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littleny/istockphoto States With the Most (and Least) Expensive Pizza
We all know inflation is hurting our wallets at the grocery store, but how much is it affecting one of America’s favorite takeout meals, pizza? Turns out, the price of…
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IDFK303/istockphoto Big-Name Stores That Have Closed in the Last 30 Years
Whether from changing consumer habits, the pandemic, or financial mismanagement, many well-known retailers have been forced to shut their doors in recent years. And the list is likely to grow.…
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Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A Tests Its First Plant-Based Sandwich
Chick-fil-A patrons looking to reduce their meat consumption might soon be able to order more than just its side dishes. The fast-food chain is testing its first vegetable-based sandwich made…
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halbergman/istockphoto Should You Tip For Takeout? Here’s What Frugal Redditors Say
Is tipping culture in America getting out of hand? Now that point-of-sale kiosks are standard at most establishments, it’s a question that everyone is asking, including budget-conscious Redditors. In a…
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EuToch/istockphoto The 10 Most Expensive Super Bowl Ads Ever
Many viewers are eagerly anticipating Sunday’s Super Bowl game, though for different reasons. Some are excited about watching Rihanna during the half-time show, while others can’t wait to see what…
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Daria Nipot/istockphoto How To Save Money With Retailers That Price Match Amazon
With inflation on the rise, many products and services have become more expensive. The rising cost of living can make it difficult to stick to a budget and save money.…
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Tripadvisor What It Costs To Stay at the Nation’s Best Hotels
Sometimes choosing a hotel is based on cost and convenience, and all of the bells and whistles aren’t all that important. What matters is that there’s a comfortable bed to…
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martin-dm/istockphoto Companies That Made Big Layoffs Amid Bigger Recession Worries
Though the U.S. continues to see record-low unemployment rates that it hasn’t seen in more than half a century, the tide is turning thanks to a looming recession. Big corporations are hedging…
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Trader Joe’s 7 Products Trader Joe’s Does Better Than Costco, According to Superfans
Costco and Trader Joe’s resist comparison because, well, they’re so dang different. One is a members-only warehouse retailer piled high with pallets and bulk goods, while the other sells cutesy…
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FilippoBacci/istockphoto 5 Apps That Will Actually Save You Money, According to Redditors
A lot of apps that claim to save consumers money end up being a useless waste of space. That said, penny-pinching Redditors claim that these five free apps — all of…