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industryview/istockphoto 7 Things Americans Waste Their Money On, According to Thrifty Redditors
If we look at metrics like food waste, energy use, or consumer spending, it’s clear that American culture is a culture of excess. But Redditors on r/Frugal buck that trend, in part by thinking critically about their expenditures. In a recent…
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Hendrik David/istockphoto 10 Cheap Ways To Block Your Neighbor’s View
Love thy neighbor — except when you want some privacy at home. Fences can be a fortune to install, and may not even be allowed where you live. So what do you do if you’re too close to a neighbor’s…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Made TikTok’s Viral Lasagna Soup — Here’s How to Make It for Less
Lasagna soup is the latest recipe to go viral on TikTok — thanks in part to a celebrity endorsement. While the dish is rich and comforting, I learned by cooking it that not only is the name misleading, but the…
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vzphotos/istockphoto Small-Budget Films That Went on to Win Oscars
The big Oscar winner last year was the movie “Nomadland,” about a recently widowed woman (Frances McDormand) who decides to become a “houseless” nomad after losing her job. Made on a shoestring budget of $5 million, the movie is impressively…
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Taco Bell Volcano Menu?! Taco Bell Just Hinted It’s Coming Back — Here’s Why Fans Are PSYCHED
A Taco Bell executive dropped a fiery bombshell during a video meeting this week: Some beloved items from the Volcano menu — a spicy but discontinued lineup — may return this summer, and fans can barely contain their excitement. In…
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frankpeters/istockphoto Most Expensive Cities for Auto Insurance
Car insurance is one of those bills you have to pay every month and hope you’ll never need. The state you live in can impact car insurance rates, but so can the city. Here are the major U.S. cities that…
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MLS/Zillow Mansion Once Owned by Madonna Hits the Market for $21 Million
Though you might expect a house owned by Madonna to be modern, you might be surprised by the Los Angeles home nestled in the Hollywood Hills once owned by the…
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joruba/istockphoto TikTok Sommelier Says This Cheap Costco Wine Is Fit for Royalty
If you’re a wine snob and you’ve got a Costco membership, then you may have to plan a trip to the warehouse this week. The retailer is selling a bottle…
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Nutthaseth Vanchaichana/istockphoto How To Create a Brain-Calming Morning Routine for Less Than $40
Adopting a healthy and consistent morning routine can result in a slew of benefits. From helping you approach the workday with renewed focus and motivation to reducing stress and anxiety levels,…
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LauriPatterson / istockphoto I Tasted 9 ‘Healthy’ Salad Dressings and These Are the Best
Salads oftentimes feel like the lightest, healthiest meal options. They certainly can be, but depending on the dressing you’re using, they can also wind up being not so great for…
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Target Who Needs Amazon? Target Is Expanding Next-Day Delivery
Online shopping at Target is getting more convenient as the chain moves to expand the availability of next-day delivery to its customers. The big-box retailer is investing $100 million to…
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Shubhashish5/istockphoto Apple Watch May Soon Help Diabetics Measure Blood Glucose
Though it isn’t a feature of the Apple Watch yet, the tech company is getting closer to offering noninvasive and continuous blood glucose monitoring through its smartwatch. which would be…
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megaflopp/istockphoto One-Third of Americans Don’t Think They’ll Recover From the Pandemic
Many people want nothing more than to say good riddance to the pandemic. However, one year into the pandemic, 34% of Americans felt they would never recover from the financial…
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FinkAvenue/istockphoto These 10 Lululemon Alternatives Are All Under $25
The hype about Lululemon athleisure wear won’t die. For years, the high-end activewear brand has built an army of devotees who are willing to pay top dollar for workout gear.…
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SKIMS 10 SKIMS Alternatives You Can Buy for Under $50
When Kim Kardashian launched SKIMS in 2019, it quickly became one of the most popular and sought-after shapewear brands on the market. Offering a wide range of products including bodysuits, leggings, bras,…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Dr. Prime? Why Amazon’s Purchase of a Health Care Provider Is Scary
Amazon closed on its $3.9 billion dollar deal to buy One Medical, a membership-based health care company that offers virtual services and has offices across the country. But the ramifications on…
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LifestyleVisuals/istockphoto White House Program Looks To Save New Homebuyers $800 a Year
With the recent run-up in mortgage rates and housing prices still near record highs, the White House is hoping to ease some of the sticker shock of buying a home…
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Starbucks Starbucks Wants To Put Olive Oil in Your Coffee
Ever thought of dumping a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in your coffee? Starbucks has, and the chain has begun selling it too. Starbucks’ new line of Oleato drinks sport…
