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ablokhin/istockphoto 20 Companies That Are Hiring Right Now
While the economy has slowed dramatically across the country, that doesn’t mean your job search has to come to a halt. Many of the industries and sectors that are in high demand right now are hiring new employees in impressive…
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Magnetic-Mcc/istockphoto 13 Perfectly Good Wireless Earbuds Way Cheaper Than AirPods
Search for “wireless earbuds” on Amazon and you’ll get 10,000-plus results, more than enough to make your brain melt. To avoid such a catastrophe, we’ve done the hard work for you in finding some of the best cheap Bluetooth earbuds…
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ablokhin/istockphoto Online Grocery Delivery Comparison: Is One of These Services Right for You?
With more consumers looking for ways to grocery shop without leaving home, we’ve rounded up details on the top services. While large online grocers maintain their own warehouses and will ship directly to your doorstep, many neighborhood supermarkets also offer…
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto This Cheap Workout Gear Can Help You Stay in Shape at Home
When you’re forced indoors, home workouts can be a smart move for a waistline and wallet. The best part? You don’t need to invest in a bulky cardio machine or pricey strength-training equipment to get a great workout. Here are…
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Karen Ducey/Stringer/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America These Grocery Stores Have Special Hours for Seniors and Other At-Risk Shoppers
Worried customers have crowded supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and big-box stores in recent days, clearing shelves of pantry staples and household supplies as they hunker down during the coronavirus pandemic. In response, many stores have altered hours to allow more cleaning…
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FG Trade/istockphoto 11 Most Annoying Things About Shopping for Plus-Size Clothing
I have been plus size for about two years. I gained weight while working a stressful job in the food industry and dealing with health issues. I didn’t even realize it was happening until my clothes simply did not fit.…
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RichC86/istockphoto 30 Recipes for Restaurant-Quality Meals at Home
Enjoying great food and service at restaurants — without dishes to clean afterwards — is always a treat, but many of your favorite dishes can be cheaply and easily made…
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Cheapism I Tried Walmart’s Grocery Pickup and This Is What Happened
Note: This story, written before the coronavirus pandemic, has been updated to reflect changes to Walmart’s curbside pickup program. I’m a very picky shopper, the sort who likes to scrutinize…
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martin-dm/istockphoto Why Losing My Smartphone Was the Best Thing for My Vacation
Getting my phone pickpocketed in Pisa, Italy, seemed like the worst thing that could have happened to me as I was traveling alone to meet my brother in Galway, Ireland.…
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barol16/istockphoto 50 Easy Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
When the heat is on and time is scarce, complicated dishes can be recipes for disaster. Take the easy way out instead. Simpler dishes made with basic ingredients are the…
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ALLEKO/istockphoto 30 Cheap and Easy Recipes From Canned Foods
There’s no denying that canned goods last a long time and help create quick, tasty, often money-saving meals. And while a diet relying wholly on processed foods isn’t good, canned…
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Roman Babakin/istockphoto 51 Free Walking Tours From Across the U.S.
Pop on those comfy shoes. Locals and tourists alike can learn much about a place by pounding the pavement. Free walking tours offer an up-close — and thrifty — way…
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Prostock-Studio/istockphoto 18 Best Pillows for Every Budget, According to Sleepers
There’s no need to spend a fortune to get a good pillow. Reviews indicate that users are nearly as satisfied with a cheap polyester pillow as they are with pricier…
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Acura These Are the Least Expensive Cars to Own
The cheapest cars to own can sometimes cost you more in the long run from frequent repairs, bad gas mileage, rapid depreciation, and low resale values. Other times, some of…
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Michael Clay Smith/istockphoto Best Small Towns to Visit in Spring
Ah, spring. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, kites are flying, and seasonal festivals are packed with people who’ve been cooped up inside for far too long. Few places offer…
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Marco_Piunti/istockphoto How Much People Spend on Tattoos and Other Amazing Facts About Ink in America
Humans have been tattooing their bodies for thousands of years — the 5,300-year-old corpse of a man found in the Alps near the Italian-Austrian border was covered in them. It’s…
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Rimma_Bondarenko/istockphoto 20 Snacks to Pack to Avoid Airport Rip-Offs
Getting hungry while traveling is inevitable, but don’t let the travel industry pick your pocket. Plan ahead and bring travel-friendly snacks to avoid buying the often mediocre food available at…
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mammuth/istockphoto 30 Free Things to Do in Ireland
There are always deals to be had and ways to get to a dream destination such as Ireland — but the place isn’t typically known as a budget destination; if…
