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H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images CC Money-Saving Lessons From a Depression-Era Dad
There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart — you weren’t cheap, you were savvy. It was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression and World War II, says Jeanette Pavini, author of “The Joy…
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Bright MLS / Realtor.com Jackie Kennedy’s Former D.C. Digs Are for Sale — and the Price Tag Is Presidential
Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis certainly left her mark on the White House. Now the Georgetown mansion where she lived after leaving the presidential home has hit the market for a colossal $26.5 million. It’s an eye-popping price even…
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fizkes/istockphoto Credit Card Debt Has Risen to Record Levels — Here’s How to Get Out of It
Inflation is hitting many Americans hard — and they’re increasingly turning to credit cards to deal with it. The average credit card debt per household was $9,990 in the fourth quarter of 2022, up nearly 10% from 2021, according to…
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TARIK KIZILKAYA/istockphoto 13 Beloved Books That Made Terrible Films, According to Critics
Plenty of popular books have made for incredible movies: the “Harry Potter” series, “The Notebook,” “The Help” — the list goes on. Some readers and viewers even prefer the movie versions of their favorite stories. On the other hand, some…
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HT-Pix/istockphoto Viagra, Kleenex, and Other Products Originally Invented for Another Purpose
Many of the products we know and love today have been around forever, so we only know them as they are — and how we use them — today. But what you might not know is that so many of…
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Cheapism / Amazon 30 Greatest Western Movies Ever Made, According to Critics
The Western genre has a little more giddyup in its step these days, thanks to the popularity of series like “Yellowstone,” “1883,” and “1923.” We’ve rustled up the top Western films of all time in the eyes of the critics,…
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hsyncoban/istockphoto What Is Kindle Unlimited — and Is It Worth the Cost?
Kindle Unlimited isn’t quite unlimited, but it does offer avid readers access to a large catalog of audiobooks, magazines, and over 3 million e-books. But is it worth $9.99 a…
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Kohl’s Millions of Calico Critters Toys Recalled After 2 Child Choking Deaths
Epoch Everlasting Play, the maker of Calico Critters toys, has issued a recall of 3.2 million stuffed toy sets because they present a choking hazard to children. Since 2015, two…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Baked Mac and Cheese From Costco and Sam’s Club, and the Loser Gave Me Garlic Breath
Prepared meals from both Costco and Sam’s Club are a popular way to feed a family on a budget, especially during busy weeknights when no one has time to cook. The…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto I Tried the Bizarre ‘Shower Orange’ Trend – Here’s What Happened
To regular viewers of TikTok, it may seem there’s a hack for anything life throws at you — from cooking tips to cleaning trends, the video-sharing site offers plenty of…
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Nadiia Borodai/istockphoto Getting Hitched? Here’s Where To Find Cheap Plus-Size Wedding Dresses
Tying the knot is one of life’s greatest joys, and everything from the venue to your wedding dress should be perfect — even if you’re having a micro-wedding. If you’re on…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Tried Dave’s Hot Chicken, and I’m No Longer a Skeptic of Its Price or Heat
Dave’s Hot Chicken is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the U.S., but I was skeptical that a big, celebrity-backed chain could pull off something close to the…
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JodiJacobson/istockphoto 20 Things to Really Organize Your Overstuffed Garage
There are plenty of things you can buy to keep your house organized, but what about the garage? Often considered an afterthought when it comes to spring cleaning, the garage…
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Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen by Sam (CC BY-SA) Hollywood Dynasties: Famous Families That Keep Entertaining Us
Nearly every town has a family that has operated the same business for generations, from construction companies to insurance agencies. But in Hollywood, the “family business” is often the entertainment…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Redditors Share Their Best Money-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
You’ve bought your first house — a major step toward building wealth (congrats!). But with everything from property taxes and utilities to maintenance and upkeep, a home can quickly drain…
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Life at Sea Cruises Who Needs a House? Now You Can See the World on a Cruise Ship for $30K a Year
If you feel the need for a break from the humdrum of everyday life and yearn to travel, your moment may have arrived: A cruise line is offering adventurers a…
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EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/istockphoto Are Extended Warranties Worth It? Frugal Redditors Say No
Buying an extended warranty seems reasonable, even fiscally responsible. Who wouldn’t want to know that their expensive car or gadget is protected against freak accidents and random failures? But savvy…
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tweetyclaw/istockphoto Should You Use Peeled Garlic? Here’s Why Redditors Are Divided
Cooking at home is often a balance between quality and convenience. Will jarred tomato sauce ever compare to Nonna’s homemade pasta pomodoro? Probably not. But since a jar of Rao’s…
