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Instacart / Edited by Cheapism Does Costco’s Kirkland Alcohol Beat Brand Name? These TikTok Buddies Have the Answer
Does Costco’s Kirkland alcohol beat brand name? These friends are on a mission to bring you the answer. In the trending “Can It Kirkland?” TikTok series with over 20 million views, a group of buddies see if they can tell the…
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45 Awesome Gifts for 12-Year-Old Boys
No longer little kids and not yet teens, 12-year-old boys can be challenging to shop for. But fear not, we’ve got a long list of gifts — from STEM-related presents to games and gaming-related products and beyond — that will…
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zenstock/istockphoto The 5 Best Jump-Starters, Plus How to Jump-Start a Car Yourself
If you type “portable jump-starter” into Amazon, you’ll be met with hundreds of similar units with strange brand names, jargon-heavy descriptions, and thousands of mixed reviews. Suffice to say, it’s hard to know what you’re looking for. We spoke with…
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katleho Seisa/istockphoto 18 Ways to Build Wealth During a Recession
While it may seem counterintuitive to some, it’s entirely possible to still build wealth during a recession. In fact, recessions can be one of the best times to maximize your personal wealth, according to experts. How exactly does one do…
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Cheapism The Best Marvel Gifts for Fans of Superheroes and Supervillains
There’s no escaping the Marvel Universe and its blockbuster franchises. In 2022 alone, at least seven new Marvel movies and TV shows will be released, with a legion of fans ready to dive into the adventures of their favorite superheroes…
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© TripAdvisor You Won’t Believe These Shipping Container Transformations
Shipping container architecture — sometimes called cargotecture — has exploded in recent years, and that growth is expected to continue. One report projects that the residential cargotecture market size will reach more than $73 million by 2025 — up from…
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AndreyPopov/istockphoto Easy Ways to Prevent a Plumbing Disaster
The last thing anyone wants is a plumbing emergency to clog an already busy day. A little due diligence and simple maintenance can keep things running smoothly, though. Taking care…
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One Room School by James Marvin Phelps (CC BY-NC) Charming Schoolhouses Across America
As parents everywhere hope for a new year of in-person learning, it may be worth remembering that the tradition of school has survived despite changing dramatically, from lessons to classrooms…
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Westend61/Getty Images The Secret History of How Coffee Took Over the World
How coffee became the preferred morning pick-me-up for most of humanity — as well as a most sought-after global commodity — is one of modern history’s greatest success stories, littered…
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Pi-Lens/shutterstock 18 Spectacular Lighthouses Across America
Lighthouses are historic and charming, and many remain active. Lighthouse enthusiasts travel the country to view and climb them, but even the uninitiated will thrill to the breathtaking panoramas from…
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Lamaip/istockphoto The Most Expensive Typos in History
To err is human, but sometimes even the most innocent of mistakes lead to big, expensive consequences. Typos have led to million-dollar lawsuits, the collapse of businesses, and ending up…
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nd3000/istockphoto 30 Kitchen Essentials That Are Built to Last
Saving money by spending less on essential kitchen supplies has its appeal, but spending more upfront may yield savings over the long term. Products that are built to last can…
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AimeeLeeStudios/istockphoto Peanut Butter and Jelly: Facts About This American Classic
If you’re packing up a picnic basket for a breezy summer outing, chances are good that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich will find its way inside. And why not?…
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2nd Anniversary Gifts for Him and for Her
The second anniversary might not seem huge for some people, but we think it’s a great reason to celebrate. The honeymoon is over, real life is settling in, and there…
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E_Rojas/istockphoto Best Cruises for Senior Couples Under $100 a Night
Cruising in your golden years just makes sense. No driving, no stairs, 24/7 room service, and a calendar packed with activities and shore excursions. It’s a low-effort holiday for time-rich…
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Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” by Mack Male (CC BY-SA) Will Inflation Kill Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck?
A popular photo on Reddit’s r/traderjoes forum has many cheap wine lovers upset over the price of the grocery chain’s iconic Two Buck Chuck. It shows a shelf of Charles…
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Cheapism / eBay Childhood Cereals We Wish They’d Bring Back
Cereal has had a spot at the breakfast table for decades, but longtime favorites such as Cheerios and Frosted Flakes are the exception, not the rule. So many cereals have…
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Miller High Life Miller Beer Launches Ice Cream That Tastes Like a Dive Bar
Capturing the feel of a place or thing in a flavor or scent is a tricky business — take rose-flavored candy, for example. But beer-maker Miller thinks you’ll taste “dive…
