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digi_guru/istockphoto Here’s What Real Christmas Trees Cost Across the Country
With the amount of money you’re already shelling out during the holiday season, it can be heartbreaking to watch Christmas tree prices rise every year. According to a survey conducted by the Real Christmas Tree Board in August 2022, 71% of…
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Amazon Velveeta Lawsuit Takes Aim at Kraft Heinz for Prep Time
If Kraft Heinz advertises that a cup of Velveeta microwavable shells and cheese is ready to eat in 3½ minutes then, darn it, it shouldn’t take longer. That’s the philosophy of a Florida consumer who is suing the company for…
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GummyBone/istockphoto This Is The Worst State For Drunk Driving
The holidays are a season for merriment, but unfortunately it’s also one of the most dangerous. Nearly 40% of drivers say they have witnessed friends or family members who appear intoxicated drive home from a holiday party, according to Forbes Advisor. Additionally, more than half…
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KoriKobayashi/istockphoto ‘Unsanitary’ Mac and Cheese Recipe Horrifies the Internet
TikTok-famous content creators Janelle & Kate have done the impossible. They’ve made a macaroni and cheese dish so revolting that viewers say they’ll never eat the beloved comfort food again. The unorthodox recipe starts with Kate dumping a pot of…
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Collision of Costa Concordia by Rvongher (CC BY-SA) The Worst Cruise Ship Horror Stories
Cruises can be a low-hassle way to get away from it all. And while most voyages go off without a hitch, ferrying passengers to sun-soaked destinations while they enjoy a range of top-notch amenities, that’s not always the case, especially now…
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5 Twitter Alternatives To Try If You’re Done With the App
After initially reneging on his offer to buy Twitter, Elon Musk finally completed the monumental purchase in October — and it’s safe to say that nobody saw the blowback coming. For many users, the brash billionaire has changed Twitter for…
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Gilnature/istockphoto Monkeypox Renamed to Avoid Stigma
The World Health Organization plans to start referring to monkeypox as mpox in an effort to avoid racial stigmatization that has developed with the use of the monkeypox name, according…
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wmaster890/istockphoto Coquito vs. Eggnog: What’s the Difference?
If you’re wondering how to improve on the classic cocktails at a holiday party and feel resigned to serving eggnog, we are pleased to introduce you to its decadent and delicious twin:…
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Joel Carillet/istockphoto Have a Few Bucks Left On a Gift Card? You’re Entitled to a Cash Refund in These States
Americans are holding billions of dollars in unused gift cards, vouchers, and store credits, with an average amount of $175 of unspent funds per person, according to a CreditCards.com survey.…
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5./15 WEST/istockphoto TikTok’s Weird, Whimsical ‘Dabloon’ Economy Explained
As the crypto economy collapses, another digital currency is born: the whimsical dabloon. But this isn’t some new tongue-in-cheek meme coin like Doge or an elaborate pump-and-dump scheme. In fact,…
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primeimages/istockphoto The World’s Most Beautiful Volcanoes
Once you’ve caught the travel bug, it can be hard to stay in one place for an extended period of time. Sure, museums are great, and visiting bustling cities can…
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Joyce Diva/istockphoto The Best Frugal First Date Ideas, According to Thrifty Redditors
First dates can get expensive fast. Dinner and movie? Factor in transportation and tip, and you’ll quickly have spent a chunk of change. But exploring your love life doesn’t have…
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2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing by Cadillac (CC BY-SA) 36 Cars That Still Come With a Stick Shift
Once a must-have for motoring purists, vehicles with manual transmissions are now an endangered class, even among many high-performance models — we’re looking at you, Chevy Corvette. Nowadays, people are…
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CHUYN/istockphoto Here’s Why Frugal Redditors Are Ditching Amazon Prime
For the first time in four years, Amazon raised the price of Prime in February, adding to the inflationary pressure consumers have felt since mid-2021. While there were a host…
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Warm and Fuzzy Gifts for Introverts
Introverts can be tough to shop for. Generally speaking, they loathe small talk, so they’re not exactly bubbling over with chit chat about their interests and such. That said, there…
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mediaphotos/istockphoto Is Alkaline Water Good for You … or a Scam? We Asked Experts
Despite concerns about the environment, microplastics, and chemical leaching, the $40 billion bottled water market continues to grow. Part of that success is driven by the popularity of alkaline waters, which companies…
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Joe Seer/shutterstock 30 Things to Know Before Shopping at Aldi
Aldi, a budget grocery store with European roots, is a famous disruptor of the industry, mainly because its streamlined shopping experience and cost-saving measures translate into big price reductions on…
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littleny/istockphoto Things You Should Stop Buying in 2023
Every year we spend money on purchases that may be falsely advertised, environmentally harmful, or simply overpriced. But we don’t have to keep making those same mistakes. Here are some…
