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LOIC VENANCE/Contributor/Getty Images From the You-Should-Have-Been-a-Social-Media-Star Files: These TikTok Videos Have Made the Most Money
Even if you think scrolling through social media is a harmless waste of time, for content creators it can mean thousands of dollars. While TikTok doesn’t release earnings, CasinoGuardian estimated — with help from Sound Campaign’s TikTok Money Calculator —…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Hot DAMN, Hot Honey! This TikToker Let a Chick-fil-A Worker Order Her Lunch and Our Mouths Are Watering
Are you one of those people who pulls into the fast-food drive-thru and fumbles when asked for your order? Do you hit them with a “give me one second” while you try and decide what your stomach and heart desire? Sometimes, we…
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Image Source/istockphoto Trying to Save Money? You Might Be Living in the Wrong State
Between high rents, expensive gas, and $15 drinks, it can feel near impossible to save in California. Sure, you get used to decimating your savings every weekend. But then you take a trip outside the California bubble, see the prices,…
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pcess609/istockphoto 9 States With No Income Tax (And What That Means For You)
If you live in a state like California or New York, you might be shocked to learn that some states don’t charge income taxes. Sounds like a dream, right? But before you start packing your bags, it’s worth clearing up…
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Cheapism I Tried the McDonald’s Marble Cold Brew — Find out if It’s Worth the Money
After McDonald’s bungled an attempt at cold brew in 2018 with the Cold Brew Frozen Coffee and Cold Brew Frappe, which were pulled as customers griped about too much sweetness and an artificial taste, the burger behemoth is trying again.…
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Forget Chicken Sandwich Wars — the Taco Wars Have Arrived
Recently, Taco Bell was trying to “liberate” the trademark Taco John’s put on Taco Tuesday in, um, 1989. A little late to the party, but whatever. Anyway, the competing food chains squabbled a bit, got some free press, and everyone…
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Supatman/istockphoto 7 Mistakes To Avoid When Using ChatGPT
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that ChatGPT has been taking the world by storm. The chatbot can conjure up answers, advice, and jokes faster than you…
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Imagesines/istockphoto Quiz: So How Much Do You Really Know About Grilling?
The unmistakable sizzling, smoking, and smells of a cookout tells the neighborhood that summer is here. You know how awesome grill marks look on a perfectly cooked steak, you know…
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Cheapism / Wikimedia Commons / U.S. Army The Biggest U.S. Military Site in Every State
The DoD operates 6,982 sites worldwide—here are the largest military bases in every state, from forts to naval stations.
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choochart choochaikupt/istockphoto Side Hustle Nation: 33% of Workers With Side Gigs Need the Extra Money To Survive
Side hustlers make an average of $810 a month. That may sound like a lot, but a third of side hustlers are spending their extra cash on living expenses, according to…
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Wachiwit/istockphoto What the Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Means for You — and How To Get Around It
After months of hand-wringing and false starts, Netflix announced Monday that it’s begun its password-sharing crackdown. The long and the short of it is that a Netflix account is limited to…
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Sam’s Club by Ambrosia LaFluer (CC BY) Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk…
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hapabapa/istockphoto 9 Mistakes You’re Making While Shopping at Target
Target is a beloved destination for millions of shoppers who delight in the experience of grabbing a cart, leisurely strolling through its familiar aisles, and spending a pretty penny on…
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JCPenney What Are Percale Sheets, and Are They Worth the Money?
Hearing a lot about percale sheets lately? Maybe from a friend, or even a podcast ad? We’re not surprised — they’re all the rage right now. But as is the…
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DNY59/istockphoto Want To Retire by 50? Here’s What Redditors Say You Should Do To Make It Happen
On top of goods and services getting pricier by the day, the age of retirement age has steadily increased, creating a sense of uncertainty for many people who dream of…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism We Tried SunnyD’s New Vodka Seltzer: The D Stands for Disgusting
I want to know who greenlit SunnyD’s new vodka seltzer, the company’s foray into the liquor section. Did anyone at the company taste this stuff, let alone the execs? Is…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Looking for Steady Retirement Income That Isn’t a Job? Here’s How Annuities Can Help
Worried inflation might eat up your retirement savings? You’re not alone. A full 81% of people polled by Morning Consult are stressed they may not have enough money to last through…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto 15 Mistakes To Avoid When Shopping at Trader Joe’s
We all love Trader Joe’s. There are murals, there’s weird but oddly trendy food, and there’s usually a fully-stocked liquor department (depending on where you live). If you have to…
