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Cheapism The Best Gifts and Toys for 9-Year-Old Boys
Nine-year-old boys are busy, busy, busy, but whether they’re into games, science, or sports, we’ve got you covered when it comes to finding them toys and other gifts. You can stave off the dreaded “I’m bored” with these gifts for…
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97/istockphoto These 8 Things Just Got Cheaper
It’s no secret that inflation is causing the prices for everyday items and life expenses to go up and up. Last month, costs rose by 6.6 percent compared to last year, per the latest data from the Labor Department —…
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Eargo Top-Rated Hearing Aids You Can Now Buy Over the Counter
Thanks to a new rule from the Food and Drug Administration, we’ve been able to buy hearing aids over the counter — without a prescription or doctor’s appointment — since Oct. 17. The air-conduction hearing aids covered by the rule,…
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Vladimir Vladimirov/istockphoto The Best and Worst States In America To Work In Right Now
The last few years have been a challenge for those in the workforce. The pandemic, inflation, and the passing of state laws which affect women’s rights — all of these factors and others directly affect workers. Oxfam released its annual…
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Anna_Shepulova/istockphoto The Best Sam’s Club Appetizers and Finger Foods for the Holidays and Beyond
Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas — holiday celebrations are for serious snacking. At least we’ve got Sam’s Club, which makes putting out a spread incredibly easy. From frozen snacks and cheese spreads to cookies and pastries, here are the best…
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Vladimir Vladimirov/istockphoto Restaurants Have Reduced Hours Dramatically Since 2019
If you’ve found yourself checking restaurant hours more than before, you’re not alone. Restaurant business hours have declined 7.5% since the before pandemic started, according to a report by Datassential. Gallery: These Buffet Chains Have Closed Locations Permanently That means the average…
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jmoor17/istockphoto The Best Prepared Meals at Sam’s Club
No one can doubt the ease of prepared meals, especially when it comes to feeding a full family. Dinner for four (or more!) at a restaurant is never cheap, and…
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Target Target is Tripling Its Number of Apple Shop-in-Shops
Early Black Friday sales aren’t the only perk provided by Target: The retailer is tripling the number of Apple shop-in-shops ahead of the holiday season to a total of 150…
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semenovp/istockphoto These Are the Best Cities for Sandwich Lovers
In the mood for a sandwich? Some cities are better for the lunch staple than others, according to a study by Lawn Love, which looked at cities with high-quality sandwich…
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Nadya So/istockphoto Here Are the Best Flavored Sparkling Water Brands To Drink in 2023
While tap water in the U.S. is usually safe and cheap, no one comes home after work and craves a tall, cold glass of flavorless liquid. But a shiny can…
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FG Trade/istockphoto Experts Say TikTok’s Mouth Taping Trend Could Be Dangerous
A new wellness trend has TikTokkers taping their mouths shut at night to breathe better and improve sleep. While the trend might not be as foolish as the infamous Tide…
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Costco Top Ways to Make the Most of a Costco Business Membership
Small business owners know they need to keep an eye on expenses and cut costs wherever possible — joining Costco can help. The warehouse club has two levels of membership…
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baona/istockphoto 23 Ways Companies Trick You Into Spending More Money
Most of us know retailers are doing everything they can to get us to spend big — especially for the holidays, when guilt and emotion might override common sense shopping.…
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Krystal A./yelp.com | Kristin J./yelp.com 17 Legendary Restaurant Rivalries Across America
It’s a tale as old as time: Two restaurants duking it out over the same food, often one that’s a local icon, fighting for the devotion of local patrons. Some…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Foods That Stain Clothing the Most — and How to Get Them Out
There you are, enjoying your first meal with friends or family in forever when you look down and spot a spot. Or spots. Food stains can ruin a favorite shirt,…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Frugal Taco Bell Fans Share Their 6 Go-To Orders on a Budget
Fast food is getting more expensive all the time. It’s almost impossible to find a combo meal under $5 now, and forget about dollar menus altogether. Redditors on r/TacoBell are…
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AlenaMozhjer/istockphoto The Best RV Sites in Every State and When to Book Them
We realize it’s early, but if you’re anything like us, you’re already dreaming about where you’ll point your RV to when the weather starts to improve. And if you want…
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rudisill/istockphoto These Pasta Recipes Are Taking TikTok by Storm
If you’re dreading dinner time because cooking either takes forever or requires too much effort, these quick and easy pasta recipes may be the answer. The recipes, which have amassed…