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pixdeluxe/istockphoto The Best and Worst States for Middle-Class Taxpayers
Few people like paying taxes, but some have more reason to gripe about their tax burden than others. A study from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found that a vast majority of state and local tax…
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Rolf_52/istockphoto 20 Things You Never Knew About New England
New England is a fascinating and colorful corner of the country, a region steeped in history punctuated by the legendary events of the Colonial times. It’s also a place known for its picturesque coastline, mountains, and vibrant cities. And while…
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Timolina/shutterstock 19 Best Frozen Foods at Aldi to Stock Your Freezer for Less
Aldi has been attracting a lot of buzz lately, and rightly so — it routinely beats rivals like Walmart and Kroger on prices, and its compact stores are packed with both low-cost staples and surprisingly high-brow finds, including a lot of…
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Alexander Scheuber/Getty From Boneshakers to the Wright Brothers: 25 Fun Facts About Bicycles
A first bike is the childhood equivalent of a driver’s license, but those familiar, two-wheeled, pedal-powered machines (and the outdoor trails best for riding them) aren’t just for kids — bicycles transformed the nature of human mobility and are even…
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Detroit Bikes Where to Buy Bicycles That Are Made in America
Once upon a time, most of the bikes sold in the U.S. were American-made; these days, most bicycles and bike components come from China. But there are still plenty of small companies dedicated to building bikes here at home. Most…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Beach vs. Pool: Which Is Safer Right Now?
It’s summer, it’s hot (and only getting hotter), and you want to be in a body of water. We get it. But unless you have a pool in your backyard, the options are probably limited to the public pool or…
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MCCAIG/istockphoto 20 Important Questions to Ask Before Renting an RV
With many people steering clear of air travel during the pandemic, RV travel has become a new go-to — and for good reason. Taking a vacation in a recreational vehicle…
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Dà Jiu Bao Liki / EyeEm / Getty Images CC RV Rental Company Comparison: Which Is Right for You?
As many travelers are opting for hitting the road in an RV over plane travel given the current concerns over COVID-19, some RV renters are on the hunt for the…
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NoDerog/Getty The Surprising History of Ice Cream Trucks
Chasing an ice cream truck after hearing its siren song of sugary goodness was a 20th century rite of passage, but the neighborhood-roaming ice cream trucks of yesteryear aren’t as…
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TennesseePhotographer/istockphoto 30 Things to Buy at JCPenney While You Still Can
JCPenney has been on shaky ground for some time, and the coronavirus has finally pushed the brand to file for bankruptcy. While liquidation isn’t in the cards so far, the…
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Olesia Shadrina/istockphoto How to Make 24 Fast Food Sauces with Copycat Recipes
Now is a great time to experiment with making your favorite fast food sauces at home. The pandemic has not gone away yet, and with another wave potentially in the…
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Amazon Is the ChomChom Roller the Last Pet Hair Remover You’ll Ever Buy?
When something blows up on TikTok, savvy shoppers take notice. Case in point: the ChomChom Roller, which is enjoying a moment as everyone’s new favorite pet hair removal tool. The…
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lanolan/istockphoto From Barbacoa to Yakitori: 25 Barbecue Styles From Around the World
Burgers, ribs, skewers, and sausages are some of the hallmarks of America’s barbecue culture— but the tradition is by no means unique to summertime revelers in the States. Barbecue or…
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DepositPhotos.com The Hands-Down Best Cross-Country Road Trip You Can Take — Ever
Once you’ve sorted out the basics for your cross-country road trip — the best vehicle to take, the best time of year to go, the best items to pack, the…
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Cheapism Do Wool Dryer Balls Really Work as Well as Dryer Sheets?
Cheapism readers buy a lot of products online. Among their favorites — and also among the most humble — are wool dryer balls. You can find them at Amazon under a…
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cmannphoto/istockphoto The Best Cheap Dog Food
Calling All Chowhounds! To find the best cheap dog food, be it kibble in a bag or wet dog food in a can, Cheapism nosed deep into reviews by pet…
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fazeful/istockphoto Cook Like a Chef: 10 Easy Tricks for Creating Gourmet Dishes
Fine dining can be a delectable experience, and while there are ways to save, eating out at a fancy restaurant probably won’t be at the top of anyone’s priority list…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto 41 Items Cheaper at the Dollar Store Than at Walmart
Walmart has built its reputation on frugality, but dollar stores such as Dollar Tree and Dollar General have long maintained that their prices are as cheap as it gets. You’d…
