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YvanDube/istockphoto This Puzzle is the Ultimate Gift for Costco Superfans
Do you know someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes Costco? If so, we’ve unearthed the perfect present for your favorite warehouse warrior. Related: 11 Ways to Stretch Your Holiday Budget at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s For $18, Costco is selling a…
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Walmart / Gatik Walmart Using Driverless Trucks, Dark Stores to Up Its Grocery Game
Don’t bother to wave at the driver when you see a Walmart grocery truck go by — in some cases, there won’t be one. Since August, Walmart has been operating two box trucks loaded with online grocery orders — but…
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Airbnb Spend a Night in Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment
Here’s a sobering realization if you’re a “Sex and the City” fan: It’s been 23 years since the gal-pal classic premiered on HBO, a fact that probably hurts just as much as Carrie Bradshaw’s highest pair of stilettos. On the…
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Bill Oxford/istockphoto The Best Cheap Cookware Sets
Purchasing a multi-piece cookware set typically costs significantly less than buying each pot and pan individually. The trick is to find a set with the qualities, performance, and pieces you want within your budget. For our Cheapism buying guide, we…
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YvanDube/istockphoto AMC Will Sell Its Popcorn Away From Theaters
For some people, heading to see the theater is merely an excuse to indulge in a massive bucket of buttery movie popcorn. But what if you could still dig in without going to the theater at all? AMC, which is…
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Airbnb Best Winter Home Rentals in America
Baby, it’s getting colder outside, but there are plenty of cozy home rentals that may even make you wish for frigid temperatures and a blanket of snow. Hot tubs and saunas? Check. Fireplaces galore? You bet. Whether your winter getaway…
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Vrbo Great Winter Vacation Rentals Under $100 a Night — If You Share
November through February are opportune months for winter sports, as snowfall accumulates on the slopes offering opportunities for skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, and more. Whether in California’s Olympic Valley, Colorado’s…
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Costco: not called “Big Box Store” for nothing! by Bennilover (CC BY-ND) 11 Ways to Stretch Your Holiday Budget at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s
The holiday season can do a number on credit card bills and bank account balances. But devotees of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club can find savings at the…
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josefkubes/istockphoto Mazdas May Soon Detect, React to Drivers’ Health Issues
Sure, your car beeps when you fall asleep at the wheel or drift into another lane, but what if you have a heart attack or stroke while driving? Mazda is…
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Cheapism The Best (and Most Delicious) Gifts for Beef Jerky Enthusiasts
Jerky has been around for as long as humans have had to preserve meat, but it’s not just subsistence food anymore, thanks to craft jerky companies. There’s a big, flavorful…
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pastorscott/istockphoto These States Have All of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the Nation
It’s no secret that wealth is concentrated in small pockets of the United States, and ZIP codes tell the tale. RealtyHop analyzed median list prices to determine the nation’s 100…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto 15 Classic, Affordable Thanksgiving Recipes
Is there a better holiday than Thanksgiving? No gift-giving or costume-buying to worry about, and the much-loved food is surprisingly affordable to make. Even hosts who spring for a whole…
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Starbucks Starbucks Brings Back Its Holiday Lineup
Step away from that Pumpkin Spice Latte, because a new crop of seasonal drinks is descending on Starbucks. In what some coffee lovers no doubt see as the unofficial start…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 81 Things You Don’t Need To Buy
Useless purchases come in many forms. There’s stuff that’s used only a few times before being consigned to the basement or attic, stuff that’s pricey to buy but could be…
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Michael Kovac/Getty Images CC Celebs With Brands That Cater to the Common Folk
These days, it’s not enough to be an actor, musician, or reality TV star — you’ve got to have your own brand to go with it. Tons of celebrities have banked…
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Sachi1986/istockphoto Around the World in 20 Stunning Sunsets
There’s something serene about watching the sun go down, but not all sunsets are created equal. Depending on what type of traveler you are — a beach goer, an adventurous…
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Oprah’s Favorite Things You Can Actually Afford
Every year, just as the holiday season dawns, Oprah releases her list of “favorite” things, often spurring a frenzy of buying from her fans and others who just like a…
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EmilyNorton/istockphoto Amazing Ski-In, Ski-Out Airbnbs in Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf Mountain, located in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, offers 162 trails and glades, including options for the beginner all the way to the expert skier. These vacation rental properties are conveniently…
