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Amazon The Best Things We Bought in 2019
At Cheapism, we’re always looking for worthy buys for our readers, whether that’s money-saving store-brand products or splurge-worthy items that inspire raves. In the process, we stumble on plenty of things that make our own lives better, too. Want a…
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Hinterhaus Productions / DigitalVision / Getty Images CC 15 Ways Restaurants Have Changed Over the Past Decade
A decade ago, as the Great Recession was ending, there was a great amount of uncertainty about how we would move forward as a country. Luckily, there has been a lot of moving forward, including and especially when it comes…
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JaCZhou/istockphoto The Most Visited Cities in 2019
In the popularity contest among globetrotters, New York City appears to be clear winner, with more flight searches for it conducted on travel site Hipmunk than for any other city in 2019. At Cheapism’s request, Hipmunk analyzed flight searches on…
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Hyundai USA The Cheapest New Cars and Trucks of 2020
The Nissan Versa has lost the title of cheapest car on the road, but five 2020 subcompacts still come in with starting manufacturer suggested retail prices below $15,000 — and two are less than $14,000. In fact, every major segment…
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Little Bird Bistro/Facebook 30 Beloved Restaurants and Bars That Closed This Year
Nearly everyone has a favorite restaurant or bar. Whether you’ve been going for decades or are a recent convert, there’s something special about saying “this is my regular place.” And when that go-to closes, it can leave a hole in…
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4ocean 26 Companies That Are Doing Good Deeds With Your Dollars
There’s a famous quote by Bill Gates, uttered in 2006: “I believe that with great wealth comes great responsibility, a responsibility to give back to society …” Gates has always been ahead of his time — both in philosophy and…
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nito100/istockphoto Why Is HIV/AIDS a Surprising Killer Among Seniors?
National HIV/AIDS Day and Aging Awareness Day fall on the same date — and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS diagnoses are surprisingly…
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LMproduction/shutterstock Fitness Gifts They’ll Actually Use
With the holidays upon us, there are no doubt people on your list, maybe seniors eager to shape up, who swear 2020 is the year they will finally achieve their…
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Geber86/istockphoto 25 Surprising Ways Travel Has Changed Over the Past Decade
Evolving technology, the growth of online booking websites, increasing incomes around the world, and a proliferation of budget airlines are just some of the ways that have changed not only…
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Governor Pat Quinn takes the Ice Bucket Challenge in Chicago, IL—August 16, 2014 by Pat Quinn (CC BY-NC-ND) The Hottest Trends Every Year of the Past Decade
Every decade has its trends, and the 2010s were no different. From mobile games that spawned franchises to crazy weight-loss methods, some of the trends of the last decade will…
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Scott Olson / Getty Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi: Which Is Cheaper for Groceries?
In This Article: Store-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi Dairy Produce Meat Condiments Frozen Foods Pantry (Grains, Canned Goods, Snacks) Beverages Name-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart Store-Brand…
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Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Rovio 20 Ridiculous Things Americans Obsessed About 10 Years Ago
From the frustrating ending of the TV show “Lost” and introduction to all things “Jersey Shore” to playing “Angry Birds” and hearing the sound of the vuvuzela, the start of…
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images Shop These Favorite Walmart Products of 2019
Walmart aims to be the low-price leader on everything in its cavernous stores, and it has been battling Amazon online by offering free two-day shipping on millions of items. One…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images Companies That Have Changed the Way We Live Over the Past Decade
The past decade has brought about tremendous change in our daily lives thanks to the evolution of technology and companies launching apps and products designed to help us with even…
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manonallard/istockphoto The 12 Best and Worst Return Policies at Popular Stores
Ever decided that it’s less of a hassle to keep an unwanted purchase than it is to try and return it? You’re not alone. More than half of us have…
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kajakiki/istockphoto 33 Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes to Feed a Crowd
The holidays are busy for everyone. If you’re having guests over, one way to save time and effort is to utilize your slow cooker as much as possible. Most crock…
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Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg 27 Companies That Closed Stores in 2019
If you thought last year was the low point for bricks-and-mortar retailers, think again. Sadly, 2019 proved to be exponentially more brutal, and Coresight Research predicts the number of store…
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RudyBalasko/istockphoto The Most-Visited Tourist Destinations of the Past Decade
In the global popularity contest of destinations vying for visitors, there’s been one consistent favorite for nearly all of the past decade: France, the most visited country in the world…
