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LauriPatterson/istockphoto The 20 Least Unhealthy Junk Foods
Everyone craves junk food. Sometimes you go all in and eat a pint of ice cream, even when you know you shouldn’t. However, there are snacks and even fast-food meals that are less unhealthy than most options out there; you…
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Cheapism 68 Stocking Stuffers They’ll Actually Use
On top of holiday shopping this year? Prepared shoppers likely have a long list of what to buy, but stocking stuffers are often forgotten until the last minute, when useless items — often marked-up for just this reason — are…
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AndreyPopov/istockphoto These Are Stores’ Most-Stolen Items
If the word “shoplifting” brings to mind an image of teens slipping packs of gum into their pockets, it’s time for a reality check. Increasingly organized crime rings are helping thieves make big bucks by reselling stolen goods. According to…
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Kit Leong/shutterstock From Santa Claus to Mistletoe: 20 Towns With Festive Names
There are a select few towns scattered across America for which the holiday season never really ends, thanks to names that capture the holiday spirit and an embrace of the season in which most host festivities year-round and up their…
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Giuseppe Lombardo/istockphoto The No. 1 Reason More Americans Don’t Want Kids
The U.S. birth rate was just 12 per 1,000 people in 2022, and the average American woman is now expected to have just 1.6 children in her lifetime — compare that with 3.65 in 1960, the height of the Baby…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 14 Flavors of Utz Chips — These Are the Best (and Worst)
Utz slaps its name on quite a few products, throwing a hat into every corner of the snack ring from Pub Mix to Zapp’s chips. The brand also offers a signature line of Utz chips in a mob of flavors…
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Conversation Pit by Todd Lappin (CC BY-NC) Retro Conversation Pits Are Making a Comeback — Here Are 5 Amazing Rentals
If you’ve seen Olivia Wilde’s hot mess of a thriller “Don’t Worry Darling,” you know retro living rooms from the 1960s and ’70s are making a comeback. Featuring crisp accent…
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monticelllo/istockphoto This McDonald’s Iced Coffee Hack May Be the Cheapest Way To Drink Coffee
While a coffee addiction seems relatively benign, overindulging your caffeine-dependent brain can drain your savings quickly. With tip and tax, Starbucks coffee drinkers can easily spend $100 a month — money…
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Molson Coors Miller Beer’s Latest Boozy Contraption Draws Inspiration from ‘A Christmas Story’
With the recent release of “A Christmas Story Christmas,” the reboot of the classic holiday flick, Miller Brewing Co. is embracing the nostalgia with its own boozy spin, unveiling a leg…
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Cheapism Fun and Creative Gifts for Women Who Like Crafts
If you have a friend or family member who loves crafting, chances are their craft room is already piled high with supplies. What can you get them that they don’t…
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stellalevi/istockphoto Ways to Get Through TSA Airport Security Faster
With pent-up travel demand surging, getting through security to board a plane or re-enter the country is even less fun than it was before the pandemic. And it’s rarely quick, unless…
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istockphoto/ablokhin The Best Whole Foods Christmas Dinner Buys For a Holiday Feast
Giving and caring and merriment are all wonderful sentiments around Christmas, but we all know the true meaning of the holiday is to impress your friends and family at dinnertime.…
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enigma_images/istockphoto Hate Assembling Furniture? Here’s Why Ikea Delivery Should Be On Your Radar
Known for its wide selection of sleek designs, affordable pricing, and delicious cafeteria-style meals (those meatballs are to die for), Ikea’s popularity only continues to climb. From everyday interior design enthusiasts to…
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miniseries/istockphoto Try These Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas For the Holidays
Exchanging presents is one of the best parts of the holidays, and finding the perfect wrapping paper is important. Unfortunately, almost all the glittery ribbons and shiny, metallic papers bought…
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Westhoff/istockphoto Toys for Tickets Programs Offer Drivers an Alternative to Paying Fines
You might have misjudged the amount of time left on the meter or inadvertently parked in a fire lane, but whatever the violation, parking tickets are a nuisance — more…
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Wendy’s Wendy’s Best Freebie Deal is Back – and It’s a Treat
No, it’s not your imagination: Deals in the fast-food world are getting less notable. Dollar menus are long gone, 2-for-$4 deals are suddenly 2 for $6, and you need to…
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Mike Coppola / Getty Beloved Boomer Celebrities Who Died This Year
Age is all a matter of perspective, with many fans shocked at celebrity deaths no matter how old the star is. But baby boomers, those born 1946-1964, seem to take…
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1,800 Workers Abruptly Laid Off as Company Behind Costco Cellphone Kiosks Shuts Down
The company responsible for mobile sales at Costco warehouses across the country, Wireless Advocates, abruptly shut down on Monday, according to multiple employees on social media. “As of this morning wireless advocates…