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tobiasjo/istockphoto Why You Don’t Want to Live in a Tiny House
So you want to live in a tiny house? You want to be like those folks on HGTV and live in a little box with fold-down tables, reclaimed wood, and composting toilets? Are you sure? Are you sure you want…
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iofoto/istockphoto RV Safety Products For Seniors and RVers With Disabilities
Those living the RV life need to hit the road with more than just a sense of adventure. Gear that offers a helping hand can be a lifesaver. Read on for a selection of products ideal for seniors and RVers…
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Patagonia Archives Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company
The beloved outdoor and gear outfitter Patagonia is facing new ownership. But rather than sell the company, billionaire owner and rock climber Yvon Chouinard is instead giving it away. Chouinard, his wife, and two adult children have transferred the ownership…
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Cheapism, Pamera Bread, SStajic/istockphoto Fast-Food Items Overdue for a Comeback
It’s happening — again. Taco Bell’s popular Mexican Pizza came back for the second time in 2022. Fans ate the fast-food chain out of the item in only a few weeks when it was first brought back in May of…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Walmart’s Newest Item: Checking Accounts With a Money Back Offer
Most consumers head into Walmart for groceries, cheap socks, or other right-priced items. Soon they will also be able to pick up something else that’s useful — a digital checking account that offers money back, too. Though Walmart aims to…
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Olesia Shadrina/iStock Costco Superfans Say Store’s Avocados Refuse to Ripen — Here’s Why
A Costco superfan recently sparked a conversation about the wholesaler’s avocados on Reddit, where the original poster wrote that “they refused to ripen.” “They stayed rock hard for over a week and a day after that decided to immediately rot,”…
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Costco Camp Burning Man by Duncan Rawlinson – Duncan.co (CC BY-SA) There’s a Costco-Inspired Camp in the Desert for Finding Your ‘Soulmate’
In the middle of the Black Rock Desert, nestled between goggled partygoers and towering effigies, you can find the strangest Costco in the world. This unofficial Costco location — subtitled…
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Cheapism 23 Awesome Gifts for Couch Potatoes and TV Lovers
Given the staggering amount of time Americans spend watching streaming services these days, chances are you have a fairly serious binge-watcher in your life. Here are gift ideas for TV…
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Outdoorsy The Coolest RVs for Rent Across America
Being able to go online to rent a house on wheels wasn’t really all that possible for the average person less than 10 years ago. If — like so many…
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KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out
So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the…
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Chipotle Chipotle Launches 4th New Protein in a Year, and More May Be Coming
Chipotle has launched another new protein, bucking the perception that it has historically avoided changing to its menu. Garlic guajillo steak will be available nationwide Sept. 14 and can be loaded…
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Rawpixel/istockphoto 19 Billionaires Who Didn’t Go to College
A university education is far from the only path to success — just ask the nearly 30% of living billionaires who never got even a bachelor’s degree. There’s also a…
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Airbnb Gorgeous Floating Cabins You Can Actually Rent
If the idea of drifting off to sleep while listening to lapping waves or drinking your morning coffee or evening cocktail while taking in the views over the water appeals…
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irina88w/istockphoto Beloved Seaside Villages Perfect for Vacationing
Many of us are feeling that a proper vacation is long overdue. The ocean beckons, but we really want to avoid the predictable — and the crowded. Read on for…
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Fenway Park by Werner Kunz (CC BY-SA) 13 World-Famous Stadiums Where You Can Still Catch a Game
The Roman Coliseum is a crumbling relic, home only to tourist groups and history lessons. The most famous stadium in the history of the world is no longer staging gladiator…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto Stores and Brands You Thought Were Dead But Aren’t
The pandemic accelerated bankruptcies among retailers in a big way, and even before that, many familiar names were hurting. But that doesn’t mean your favorite stores and brands are out of the…
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J. Michael Jones/istockphoto Live Mas: Spicy Secrets Behind Taco Bell’s Success
Taco Bell is the most ubiquitous Mexican food chain in the U.S., and it has managed to amass a cult-like following among devotees thanks to its cheap eats. Fans’ loyalty…
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TonyBaggett/istockphoto Ikea Expands Loyalty Program To Include 5% Off In-Store Purchases
Ikea lovers, there’s another reason to buy a bookshelf (or whatever else you need): It’s offering a new way for shoppers to save more money. The home-furnishings chain just added…