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Cheapism Redditors Riff on The Fact That Housing Is Overpriced and Wages Are Too Low
A recent post on the subreddit r/WorkReform by u/LiveBeyondYourMemes said simply, “We can all agree that housing is overpriced and wages are too low” above a meme of Spongebob Squarepants holding signs of the median home prices in 2009 and…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism I Tried The Viral TikTok Salad with Cucumbers, Chili Crisp, and Mini Peppers, and OH BABY
I am a vegetable fanatic, and right now, there are two crispy, quaint veggies that have me in a chokehold: mini cucumbers and mini sweet peppers. The crunch. The flavor. The itty-bitty size. I can’t help myself. So, when I…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Battle of the Mustards: Where Does French’s Rank in Our Head-to-Head Honey Mustard Showdown?
Different types of mustards have endless applications, but when it comes to things like chicken nuggets, salad, and crudité, there’s no replacing honey mustard. It’s the king. What’s the best brand you can find in a store? Which kinds are…
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kunzendorfdk/istockphoto Picasso Paintings and Running for President: 8 Things the Ultra Wealthy Fantasize About
While the rest of us daydream about winning the lottery to soothe our financial woes, the extravagantly wealthy are on a completely different wavelength. For the world’s 1%, it’s less about living paycheck to paycheck and more about how they can…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried Caffeinated Neuro Mints and Have No Idea if They Work — but I Still Like Them
I drink plenty of coffee, and if you’re like me, you’re probably looking for a way to reduce your intake. Yerba mate doesn’t do the trick, and I’m in no hurry to suffer through one of those hellish little 5-hour…
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Cheapism You Can Now Order Sam’s Club Food Court Items on Your Phone (Your Move, Costco!)
As if $1.38 hot dog combos and the best cheap ice cream sundae around couldn’t get any better, Sam’s Club just rolled out a new feature in their app that will allow you to order food court items while you…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto This Starbucks Hack Helps You Save Money and Get Rewards at the Same Time
Most of us need that jolt of caffeine to kick-start our mornings or fight off that mid-afternoon slump. But at $4 to $5 per latte, getting your caffeine fix can…
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selimaksan/istockphoto Eat the Rich: Lobster, Burning Man, and 7 Other Things Rich People Have ‘Ruined’
As soon as natural wine bars start cropping up in your neighborhood, it’s already too late. Prepare yourself for boring mid-rise developments, market lights, an onslaught of “creatives,” and sizable…
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Cheapism Is 7-Eleven Pizza Ever Worth It?
I was ready for the nausea, the food poisoning, and the gagging as I ate. The pizza at 7-Eleven was a terrifying gastronomic challenge, but I was up to the…
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Ilja Enger-Tsizikov /istockphoto Repair Cafes Fix Your Broken Items for Free. Here’s How They Work
If there’s one universal truth about life, it’s that everything eventually breaks. From your grandparent’s vintage radio to the quirky coffee machine you adore, every material possession succumbs to wear…
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator You Can Order Custom Oreo Cookies, and We’re Not Mad at Anything but the Price
Are Double Stuf Oreos not doing it for you? Something about the birthday cake flavor not sitting quite right? Need to crank up your party favor game? If any of…
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Cheapism Do Not Buy These Products at Costco if You Lack Self Control
Costco can be dangerous. Walking past huge quantities of delicious products is asking for trouble if you have no self control like we do. One of our downfalls? The hefty…
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Anthony Harvey/Contributor/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Europe Tom Hanks’ Most Regrettable Movies
Tom Hanks, who turns 67 on July 9, may be the best-loved American actor currently working, with more than 80 movies and counting to his credit. With the combination of…
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Obradovic/istockphoto Are Rice Krispie Treats the New Protein Bar for Gymgoers?
Big-name protein bars like Clif, Quest, and Pure Protein run about $10 for a box of anywhere between 4-6 bars. That’s a lot of loot for a little protein punch…
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Jennifer Magid I Made The Trendy Barbie Pasta, and It’s Surprisingly Hard To Achieve the Perfect Pink
“Barbiecore” is hot right now, as the media assumes we’re all eagerly anticipating the release of the new Barbie movie. Everywhere you turn, there’s something pink-colored that you’re supposed to…
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Trader Joe’s by Mike Mozart (CC BY) Did You Know There’s a Tiny Trader Joe’s Just for Kids?
Grown-ups love Trader Joe’s. They may say they’re just picking up some groceries, but the truth is, they love wandering the aisles, sniffing the low-priced flower arrangements, and perusing all…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism I Made Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops and They’re Better Than the Real Thing
I am not a frequent Starbucks patron. Personally, I can’t get past the high prices, so I stick to the Keurig in my kitchen with some Starbucks creamer if I’m…
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Witthaya/istockphoto I Gained 25 Pounds — and I’ve Never Been Happier With How I Look
An Unhappy History I’ve always known that I was fat. While, in retrospect, I suppose I’ve mostly been on the chubby side of average, you wouldn’t know it from the…
