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19 Big Companies That Paid Close to Nothing in Taxes — or Got Refunds
Did you feel the pinch when you had to cough up money for the tax man this year? Plenty of hugely successful companies didn’t — or even got refunds — despite raking in billions. The 19 businesses listed here from an…
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gsheldon/istockphoto Target Shoppers Love These 50 Highly Rated Items
Over the years, Target has gone from another big-box store to the holy grail of fashion, home decor, and everyday essentials for its most devoted shoppers. If you find yourself at Target every week (or, um, every day) and always…
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©TripAdvisor These Are the Biggest RV Parks in America
When most of us picture RV parks, we think of places with a few dozen sites, maybe a nice burbling stream, and space enough to meet the neighbors if we want to or avoid them if we’d rather. The parks…
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Daniel Stein/istockphoto The Dirtiest (and Cleanest) Big Cities in America
For big cities across the country, not only is pollution back to pre-pandemic levels, but in some cases it’s worse, according to a study from LawnStarter that ranks 90 of the biggest U.S. cities on such metrics as air and…
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shapecharge/istockphoto The 20 Best Beaches on the East Coast
When it comes to the country’s most scenic and coveted coastlines, Americans tend to look west to California or even as far as Hawaii. But the East Coast is home to plenty of gems of its own for a couples…
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Cheapism We Tried 3 Fabric Shavers — Find Out Which One Was Our Favorite
Reviews Conair Rechargeable Fabric Shaver Sothing Rechargeable Fabric Shaver Gleener Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush Other OptionsFAQs It won’t surprise anyone to know that here at Cheapism, we’re all about ways to save money. So the concept of a fabric…
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evgenyatamanenko/istockphoto Stop Believing These Ridiculous Myths About Aging
Aging is a battle we all fight, and there are countless products designed to tap into our collective vanity — and wallets. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that…
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Vrbo Incredible Airbnbs in Atlanta With Private Pools
If you’re planning a trip to Atlanta, you probably already have a couple of activities lined up in the city. Burgers at The Varsity. A World of Coca-Cola tour. A…
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Kichigin/shutterstock This Spring Car Care Checklist Could Save You Hundreds
Winter brutalizes cars. Now that the coldest months are behind us, it’s time to prevent unnecessary repairs and expenses by performing the annual ritual of spring auto maintenance and inspection.…
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Jillian Cooper/istockphoto Beaver Glands, Beetles, and Other Surprising Ingredients in Your Favorite Foods
While consumers are increasingly label- and ingredient-conscious when making food purchases, there are still plenty of items on the market with ingredients most people would find shocking or downright disgusting.…
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Cheapism / sarote pruksachat, Walter Bibikow /Getty Earth’s Most Alien Landscapes
Our planet is full of mysterious places, some so much so that they don’t even look like they belong here. From alien-like salt lakes and icebergs to otherworldly desert rock…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe
Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General…
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Target 22 Surprisingly Expensive Products at Target
We’re among the legions of shoppers who spend too much at Target, but that’s largely thanks to overbuying cheap-chic fashion and cute housewares, not luxury goods. Still, Target does offer…
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The White House Who Is the Highest Paid Employee at the White House?
Running operations at the White House is expensive — $50 million a year, the highest that budget’s been in history Forbes says. The Biden White House employs a staff of about…
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DarthArt/istockphoto The Surprising History of the Toyota Land Cruiser
Originally created for the military in the Far East, the Toyota Land Cruiser has evolved into a status symbol for well-heeled buyers in the West. It originally borrowed heavily from…
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Vrbo Incredible Airbnbs in Palm Springs With Private Pools
There are a few things you can count on during a Palm Springs vacation: access to incredible architecture, fabulous nightlife options, and plenty of pool time. Located in California’s Coachella…
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Cavan Images/istockphoto Where to Sell Clothes for Quick Cash
Emptying your closets of unwanted or long unworn clothing is an easy way to make extra cash quickly. A number of retailers have decided to harness the growing resale market…
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GM Heritage Center 15 Things You Didn’t Know About the Chevrolet Corvette
When it comes to American cars, the Chevrolet Corvette is in a class by itself. The first ones were built in 1953, and General Motors has been cranking them out…
