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TARIK KIZILKAYA/istockphoto Brutal Corporate Fails You Can Watch on TV
Looking for summer streaming picks? Explore 12+ documentaries and biopics about corporate scandals, lies, and spectacular collapses on TV.
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luchezar/istockphoto Time to Brush Up: 25 Barbecue Sauce Recipes for Grilling Season
Slathering homemade barbecue sauce onto meats and veggies instead of opening a bottle can take your grilling to the next level and save you a trip to the grocery store. The right sauce can turn even bland ingredients into something…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Tried All of Trader Joe’s Gummy Candy, and the Best Rivals Sour Patch Kids
I am a gummy candy connoisseur. It’s been my favorite candy format all my life, so I was heartbroken when I found out Trader Joe’s had discontinued two of my favorite varieties within the last two years (RIP Gummy Tummies Penguins…
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Chris Hondros / Getty ‘The Customer Is NOT Always Right!’: Here’s What Retail Workers Would Do if They Were in Charge
Office work comes with its drawbacks: paper cuts, eyestrain, aches and pains. But dealing with entitled customers and abusive bosses in retail is a special kind of hell. Life in the trenches is so bad that retail workers on Reddit…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism No One Is Doing the Viral TikTok Fruit Roll-Up Hack the Way I Would, So I Put My Own Spin on It
I can’t tell you how many TikTok videos I have scrolled through of people spreading ice cream into a Fruit Roll-Up and rolling it up before taking a bite, resulting in an extra-audible crunch. Honestly, I think the ASMR aspect…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto To Bean or Not to Bean: Questionable Nacho Hack Grosses People Out
Picture this: You’re trying to make a nice plate of nachos, but you’re having trouble getting the beans to spread easily. What’s a nacho maker to do? One Redditor recently called out their girlfriend’s mother’s unusual — but possibly brilliant —…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism A Breath of Fresh Seltzer: Here’s Every Sanzo Sparkling Water, Ranked
There are more carbonated water brands than most people can count, nearly all of them producing the same three to five flavors over and over again. Enter Sanzo Sparkling Water,…
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AzmanL/istockphoto Bulking on a Budget: 9 Things Frugal Weightlifters and Athletes Eat (and Drink) To Stay Fit
Putting on muscle costs a lot of money. You’ve got to pay for your gym membership, a medicine cabinet full of supplements, and 3,000-plus calories worth of daily fuel. Since…
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LindasPhotography/istockphoto 21 Delicious-But-Easy Side Dishes for a Summer Cookout
Summer parties combine relaxation, nice weather, and good food and friends. It’s always appropriate to bring a dish or beverage to contribute. While the old standby of a bottle of wine…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images Northern Exposure: Canadian Stores That Americans Love
From restaurants to retail shops, these Canadian brands have expanded into the U.S. and built loyal followings south of the border.
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Red Lobster Endless Shrimp Fans Rejoice! Red Lobster is Offering the Menu Item on the Regular Now
As a self-proclaimed “seafood snob,” I don’t venture to Red Lobster very often. If I’m going to eat seafood, I prefer it to be fresh, and I don’t really get…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto Dollar Tree Aims To Raise Prices With More $5 Products Hitting the Shelves
It seemed like Dollar Tree was pushing it when they raised prices in 2021, bumping up the cost of a number of items from $1 to $1.25. Of course, you could argue…
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Costco Check out by Michael Lehet (CC BY-ND) Costco Is Cracking Down on Membership Sharing, and Redditors Have Some Horror Stories
It’s official: Costco is cracking down on membership sharing. That means if you normally lend your card to your brother, or use your friend’s card to buy your groceries, you…
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Alina Valetka/istockphoto ‘I’m Blown Away’: Iced Coffee ‘Fiend’ Shares How To Save Big on Your Summer Coffee Habit
Every July, like clockwork, Google searches for iced coffee reach their yearly peak, which means cafes will start pushing their cold brews, iced lattes, and milky frappes. And despite eye-popping…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism Freedom in a Bottle: Faygo Firework Is the Ultimate Fourth of July Drink
Fourth of July aside, Faygo’s Firework flavor is the bomb (or rather, the bomb pop). But with Independence Day fast approaching, the drink is buzzing around TikTok and popping up…
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Carlo Prearo/istockphoto Last-Minute Appetizers: Redditors Share Their Favorite Go-To Party Recipes
The decorations are up, the music is on, and the games are out. The only thing missing at your party? A solid appetizer selection. Whether you’ve been invited to a…
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Xsandra/istockphoto Save on Clothing Without Sacrificing Style: 10 Tips and Tricks
Looking fashionable and put-together doesn’t always have to break the bank. According to these thrifty Redditors, shopping smart and discovering clearance and thrifting gems can help you breathe new life…
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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images CC The IHOP Secret Menu Offers Steak Tartare and 6 Other Totally Unexpected Dishes
We all know that good ol’ IHOP serves a lot more than pancakes, but have you ever considered it might serve steak tartare and ceviche, too? It’s true: The International…
