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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 10 Classic Subway Sandwiches, Ranked
Subway has been around since 1965, and for most of the country, it’s been a fast-food staple. There are few places more reliable for road trips, last minute-lunches, and post-bar cravings. The chain constantly has new sandwiches in the works, but…
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LindasPhotography/istockphoto Last-Minute Potluck Ideas: 34 Quick and Easy Appetizers, Entrees, and More
In This Article: What Are the Easiest Things To Bring To a Potluck? Last-Minute Appetizers Last-Minute Sides Last-Minute Entrees Last-Minute Desserts Even if you normally go all out for potlucks, there’s always one party that sneaks up on you. You…
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frantic00/istockphoto The Spiciest Food in America
Some studies suggest that eating extremely spicy food can make you feel high. When capsaicin — the compound that makes chili peppers spicy — hits your pain receptors, your brain thinks you’re under attack, and it floods your system with…
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Shopping at Costco by David McKelvey (CC BY-NC-ND) Things You Should Never Buy at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s
Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ’s Wholesale Club make items a bargain by selling them in bulk, but the savings don’t always add up. Sometimes, shoppers are actually better off buying the small size. The following items are just a few…
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Prostock-Studio/istockphoto How Much Money a Family Needs to Live Comfortably in Each State, Ranked
It costs far too much to live in this country, and that’s just for one person. When you’re raising a family, those costs shoot up, up, and up. Just how much money do you need to live comfortably in your…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism After Trying 9 Taco Bell Burritos, There Is a Clear Winner
Taco Bell serves nearly 1 billion burritos annually, with an ever-changing lineup of goodies. But with nine different burritos on the menu, most of which sound identical, how are you supposed to know what to choose?Well, I hit the drive-thru…
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H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images 17 Vintage Lunchboxes That ’70s Kids Will Remember
Strutting into school with a slick new lunchbox was one of the greatest feelings alive, especially if you had one of these vintage lunchboxes from the ’70s.
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Moyo Studio/istockphoto The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Wills
Making a will should be on your mind — yet up to 60% of Americans do not have a will, according to a summary of the situation by LegalZoom. It’s…
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coldsnowstorm/istockphoto 7 DIY Car Maintenance Mistakes That Can Cost You
While going to the mechanic can be one of the most classic ways to blow money that there is, that doesn’t mean it’s always unnecessary. Mechanics have a lot of…
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OlgaMiltsova/istockphoto 10 Best Grocery-Store Brands of Mac and Cheese, Ranked
Kraft introduced its iconic macaroni and cheese boxed dinner way back in 1937, but these days, Kraft faces plenty of competition from grocery store versions of this family favorite. And…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America The Best Costco Frozen Food Deals
There’s a lot to love about Costco’s frozen food section: It’s cheap, it’s convenient, and there’s plenty to choose from. Buying Costco freezer meals often makes more sense than picking…
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VioletaStoimenova/istockphoto Creative Easter Basket Decorating Ideas Are Anything But Boring
Easter is a time for families and friends to come together, enjoy each other’s company, and indulge in the tradition of Easter baskets filled with goodies. While candy and chocolate…
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Marina Bagrova/istockphoto 12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways To Decorate for Easter
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter: Attend a church service, dye Easter eggs, buy a bag of the best jelly beans around. But before running to the craft store…
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ribeirorocha/istockphoto International Breakfasts That Are Way Better Than Bacon and Eggs
In the United States, breakfast tends to be pretty similar wherever you go. At any restaurant, you’d expect to find the same dishes on the menu, like pancakes, eggs, and…
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South_agency/istockphoto Easy Slow Cooker Casserole Recipes You Can Set and Forget
Casseroles are some of the most comforting foods that come out of your kitchen. But they take some prep work, and that’s not always the best after a long, busy…
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DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto The Most Underrated Town in Every State
Whether you’re planning a road trip, cruising toward retirement, choosing colleges, moving for work, or just looking for a change of pace, every state in America has a destination that you’ve…
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VIEW press / Getty Images 12 Costco Secrets That Employees Aren’t Telling You
Costco is that rare place where you can leave with a 72-pack of granola bars, a TV, and a wheel of cheese — and still feel like you saved money.…
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Doug Wilson/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Celebrating Technology That Was Cutting Edge the Year You Were Born
We’ve come a long way, baby, when it comes to technology. But do you know the tech that was all the rage when you were born? Read on to see…