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Kanawa_Studio/istockphoto These Products Are Still Hard to Find Because of the Pandemic
As if life during a global pandemic isn’t frustrating enough, product shortages continue to plague retailers. While shelves have been restocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer, other items seem to disappear in an instant, frustrating would-be buyers. Popcart, a…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto What Teachers Are Paid Around the World
COVID-19 has put teachers in the spotlight. The pandemic has forced America’s educators to master virtual learning on the fly while still juggling traditional, in-class teaching — all while risking their health and well-being for a salary that forces many…
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Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Stringer/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Europe The Weirdest Reasons People Have Gone Into Debt
Consumer debt in the United States hit a record high of $14.1 trillion last year, according to Experian, led by rises in almost every category, from student loans to credit cards. And while plenty of people are in the red…
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Cheapism We Tried 7 Lotions for Dry Skin and This Is the Best
Dry hands and rough elbows aren’t pretty, and in the days of frequent hand washing for the sake of good health, dry hands are the almost certain outcome. We tested seven lotions on these problem areas, using each for a…
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto The Best and Worst States for Teacher Pay
As many parents who are suddenly homeschooling children have come to realize, teaching is far from easy. In many ways, it has become much more complicated, as teachers juggle new technologies while trying to teach as many as 20 to…
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Cheapism We Tried 8 Drugstore Shampoos and This Is the Best
There are so many shampoos and conditioners on drugstore beauty shelves, from L’Oréal to John Frieda to Pureology, that it can be hard to find the best one. Hair type is only the beginning. Some products are sulfate-free, some feature…
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Krit Jantana / Moment / Getty Images CC 20 Beautiful Libraries Around the World
Many of us largely think of libraries as functional buildings — places where we borrow free books and where access to those books levels the playing field, providing knowledge and…
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Rob Foldy/Getty Images The Best Cheap Portable Generators
To identify the best cheap portable generators, we consulted trustworthy sources that conduct product testing, such as Consumer Reports, Top Ten Reviews, Popular Mechanics, and Wirecutter. They often review models…
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Butch Dill/Stringer/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images North America Which States Have the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions?
The response across the United States to coronavirus containment has been varied, to say the least. New York and California led the way early on with strict lockdowns, business closings,…
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FG Trade/istockphoto SNAP and Other Low Income Relief Programs for Seniors
From housing and food to health care and transportation, low-income seniors can take advantage of a huge range of benefits — as long as they know what’s available to them. Some…
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KenWiedemann/istockphoto Why Trader Joe’s Employees Are Surprisingly Helpful and Happy
Trader Joe’s is different from other national grocery chains. At least, that’s the perception they cultivate with their almost exclusively store-branded inventory, self-styled nautical decor, and personable staff presence. For…
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Amazon 10 Sit-Stand Desks from Ikea, Amazon, Uplift, and More
We all know that sitting too long at your desk can be unhealthy, leading to weight gain, repetitive-stress injuries, and poor posture. Using a height-adjustable standing desk has been shown…
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Johnrob/istockphoto The Best and Worst Cities in America for Driving
For some people, COVID-19 means working remotely and driving less, but for others it means driving more out of fear of public transportation or taking a car service — and…
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Johana M/Yelp 20 of the Coolest Bookstores in America
Sometimes the best way to understand a town is to visit its best bookstores. These are communal places that offer ideas in a tangible form and a venue for sharing…
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contrastaddict/istockphoto The Best Places to Buy an RV, Used or New
The RV lifestyle starts with an RV purchase — which starts with comprehensive research that narrows a search to the style, make, model, floor plan, and brand that’s right for…
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Keith Brofsky / UpperCut Images / Getty Images CC Here’s How Much More You’ll Pay for Organic Groceries Across America
If switching to organic produce has been on your mind but you worry about the impact on your grocery budget, we have some answers. At Cheapism’s request, the price comparison…
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VPL Diamonds and Pearls: The Fanciest Face Masks You Can Buy — and One You Can’t
Would you pay $80 for a mask? What about $200? While we suspect we already know the answer to those questions, it’s pretty clear from what’s available on the market…
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jenifoto/istockphoti With These Healthy Recipes, You Won’t Miss Packaged Snacks
Many people rely on snacks to get through the day, but nibbling on packaged foods can be high in cost and high in calories. Making healthy snacks at home can…
