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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 a budget (because who isn’t nowadays) and looking for affordable…
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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 OG Nashville hot chicken in flavor, heat, or value. After just…
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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 can serve as a catchall for sports equipment, paint cans,…
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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 industry, be it acting, producing, directing, or singing. These “dynasties”…
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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 what’s left of your savings. To keep you solvent, we’ve…
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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 literal life at sea for three years. The Life at Sea Cruises…
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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…
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lechatnoir/istockphoto 7 Things You Should Never Buy Used, According to Redditors
Whether you’re a penny-pinching miser, die-hard environmentalist, or staunch anti-consumerists, there are plenty of reasons to buy used. But sometimes buying someone’s hand-me-downs is even more expensive in the long…
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The Hershey Co. Reese’s Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Are Hitting Store Shelves
Vegans who miss the classic Reese’s peanut butter cup, which is made with dairy products, have reason to celebrate. The Hershey Co. has begun making plant-based Reese’s peanut butter cups…
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Phiromya Intawongpan/istockphoto Beware the TikTok ‘Deinfluencer’ Who’s Still Shilling Stuff
A new trend on TikTok seems like a great step toward decommercializing social media, but in perhaps the least surprising move ever, it’s been co-opted by people trying to sell…
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robcocquyt/istockphoto Thinking About Buying an RV? Read This First
If this is the year you’re finally going to realize your dream of buying an RV, congratulations — few things can compete in terms of freedom and adventure. But instead…
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ijeab/istockphoto 30 Ways Your Employer Could Be Cheating You
Ideally, an employee does a job and an employer pays them for their work. But employers frequently want more of a worker’s time for the same amount of money or…
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AsiaVision/istockphoto How To Earn Free Stuff Through Microsoft Rewards
Unless you’re a Bill Gates superfan, it’s probably been a while since you fired up Microsoft Edge, Bing, or any of the company’s lesser-known products. But the Washington-based tech giant…
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Althom/istockphoto Why You Can Soon Have More Faith in ‘Made in the USA’ Meat Labels
“Made in the USA” labels on meat products will soon become clearer for consumers looking to put foods produced in the U.S. in their grocery carts under a proposed rule…
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RossHelen/istockphoto The Most Annoying Instacart Shopping Fails, According to Redditors
Like many others, I started my Instacart habit during the early days of the pandemic. Since then, I’ve continued to use grocery delivery for the sheer convenience factor of it…
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Wolterk/istockphoto 14 Dishes To Try From the Chick-fil-A Secret Menu
There are a lot of things to say about the Chick-fil-A organization, many of them bad, but one thing is certain: People love that place. Despite some famously intolerant remarks and…
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Moyo Studio/istockphoto 30 Handy Products to Refresh Your Home This Spring
Spring is near, and it’s time to throw open those windows, let in some fresh air, and get your house in order. We’ve rounded up inexpensive essentials that will come…
