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Kevork Djansezian / Staff / Getty Images News / Getty Images North America / Getty Images CC 12 Ways Costco Can Save You Money on Your Car
Sure, Costco is best-known as the land of bulk groceries, but consumers who focus solely on food could be missing some sweet deals when it comes to something they probably use every day: their cars. That’s right: Costco may be able…
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Wikimedia Commons Famous CEOs Who Ended Up Behind Bars
The story of Elizabeth Holmes, the blood-test entrepreneur whose product never worked, has captivated court-watchers for years and is bound to recapture attention when she’s sentenced in September. But Holmes is hardly alone in going from executive offices to a…
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AscentXmedia/istockphoto Beware These Early Retirement Myths
Saving for retirement is challenging and sometimes overwhelming work. It’s a reality borne out by the numbers: half of American households over the age of 55 have no retirement savings at all, according to the Manhattan Institute. Furthermore, about 40…
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MarioGuti/istockphoto Cheap and Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes
A slow cooker is one of the handiest appliances and biggest time savers to have in the kitchen. Pile in chopped vegetables, add prepped meat and seasoning, and in a few hours, a week’s worth of food or one family-size…
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Rawpixel/istockphoto Saving Strategies That Could Cost You Money
Cutting costs here and there is a common way consumers try to save money. But many familiar tactics just aren’t worthwhile, and some may end up costing more — in more ways than one — than they save. Here are…
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Morsa Images/istockphoto 13 Long-Term Steps to Reduce Your Living Expenses and Save Money
Whether your budget and income already took a hit from the pandemic or you’re concerned about how a recession would impact you, there are a number of ways you can start to cut expenses and live with less budget-related anxiety. From…
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root beer by Markmark28 (CC BY-SA) 11 of the the Best Root Beers You Can Drink
Though not the most popular soda on the scene, root beer has always had a loyal following. Sometimes it really just hits the spot; I myself feel silly eating pizza…
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Tatomm/istockphoto These Time-Intensive Recipes Take a Whole Day (or Weekend!) to Make
We love a practical 25-minute weekday recipe. But, not all meals (or days) call for practicality. Maybe you’re snowed in. Maybe you have family coming into town. Maybe you just…
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Cheapism Costco’s ‘Cheesy Blaster’ Hack Combines Two Food Court Favorites
TikTok’s “glizzy gladiators” have found a new foe: Costco’s cheesy blaster. The artery-clogging, unofficial food court hack involves swaddling Costco’s $1.50 hot dog in a cheesy pizza blanket. Although the…
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Marie-Louise Mandl / EyeEm/Getty Images CC Awe-Inspiring Photos of National Parks in Winter
Contrary to popular belief, national parks don’t shut down in winter. While there may be limited services and road closures, there’s often still plenty to do. At the top of…
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Tolola/istockphoto How to Ease the Financial Cost of Losing a Pet
In This Article: Pet Euthanasia (free to $500+) Pet Burial Costs (free to $200+) Pet Cremation Costs (free to $300+) Other Ways to Save Final Word Frequently Asked Questions The…
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Tokyo Cup Noodles by svenfischer.fr (CC BY-SA) Fun and Delicious Facts About Instant Ramen
Instant ramen is not just a dorm-room staple but has long been a thrifty meal for budget watchers around the world. There’s much more to this comforting dish than just…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism VooDoo, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Other Odd Seasonings You’ll Want to Try
Feeling like you want to switch things up when it comes to your standard seasoning blend? Sick of everything bagel? Bored of Old Bay? Lucky for you, many big brands…
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FG Trade/istockphoto 13 Delicious Leftover Ham Recipes
So you overdid it a bit for Christmas — turns out you needed only one honey-baked ham this year, not three. The good news is, there’s a ton of things you can…
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Mario Tama/Getty Images Here’s Why Travelers Praise Costco’s ‘Phenomenal’ Vacation Packages
With Costco’s long list of benefits, it’s easy to forget about the membership’s little-known perks. Costco Travel is one valuable but ultimately overlooked service, which offers great deals on travel…
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slobo/istockphoto 9 Memberships That Actually Save You Money, According to Redditors
The average American is drowning in subscriptions. In fact, more than half of people underestimate the cost of their monthly subscription bill by at least $100, according to a recent…
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Ryzhkov/istockphoto The Most Delicious ‘Dirty Sodas’ You Can Make at Home
If there’s something that Mormons and voracious TikTokers have in common, it’s their love and appreciation of “dirty sodas.” These non-alcoholic mixed soda drinks — which are typically spiked with…
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Cheapism Sam’s Club vs Costco: Who Has the Best Bakery?
In This Article: Taste Test Selection Prices The Verdict Frequently Asked Questions Shoppers are crazy about Costco’s bakery section. If you think I’m exaggerating, take a look at the hype around Costco’s…
