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Chris Schneider / Getty Where to Get Free Burritos on National Burrito Day
Thursday, April 3 is National Burrito Day. We have no idea who makes up all these silly food holidays, but it usually means that fast food chains give away free food, so we’re all for it.Here’s how you can score…
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skynesher/istockphoto 18 Bad Baby Boomer Habits That Younger People Absolutely Hate
A generation gap has always existed, but it may be more obvious now than it’s ever been. Boomers clash with younger adults often, and both sides blame the other for practically everything, from eating habits to economic woes. There are some habits…
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u/medgar633 via Reddit.com 17 Easy Ground Beef Casserole Recipes for a Quick Weeknight Dinner
Stretching a pound of ground beef to feed your family on a budget is practically an art form. There are infinite recipes that fit the bill out there, but none are as hearty, comforting, and beloved as casseroles. Next time you’re…
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Mickface via Reddit.com McDonald’s Hack: How to Get a Big Mac for Less
Are we still hitting up the Golden Arches and saying wreckless things to the drive-thru workers like, “Can I get a number one, a number seven large-sized, and two number fours, please?” You’re bound to get sticker shock once you’re told…
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Cheapism Frugal Habits Grandma Still Uses to Save Money in 2025
Did you ever speak to your grandparents about what it was like growing up in a world ripe with rations and war? The generation that became adults during World War I and II had a different outlook on money and…
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Blue Oak BBQ / Yelp The Best Hole-in-the-Wall BBQ Joints Across America
Writing about barbecue is like writing about politics — no matter your position, many people will hate you. The word “best” is subjective, but to barbecue aficionados, it is indisputable that their favorite haunts are the unrivaled kings of all…
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Juanmonino/istockphoto 12 Cheap Purchases That Save Money in the Long Run
While some products are worth splurging on because they won’t break down or wear out as quickly as the cheaper version, there are also, thankfully, some inexpensive items that are worth…
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Cheapism Things No One Should Buy at Trader Joe’s
Though many shoppers feel like Trader Joe’s can do no wrong (and we agree, most of the time), we’ve frequented the store’s compact aisles enough to know that not everything’s…
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1998 Chevrolet Astro Van in Idaho by Roadsidepictures (CC BY-NC) Classic Family Cars of the Past 50+ Years
The family car means different things to everyone. For some generations, it’s a wood-paneled station wagon. For others, it’s a blocky minivan with juice stains in the middle row. More…
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istanbulimage/istockphoto Iconic American Brands That Aren’t Made in the U.S.
The declining state of manufacturing in America is a reliably hot-button political issue. Though industries such as finance and real estate have gradually grown to employ more workers than manufacturing,…
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Alex Andonovska/ Cheapism McDonald’s in Morocco Serves A Very Different Menu — Here’s Everything I Tried
I don’t make it a rule to go to the first McDonald’s I see when I travel abroad — I’d rather eat literally anywhere else. But on my recent trip…
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Thai Liang Lim/istockphoto 13 Things You Should Never Eat at a Buffet
Let’s be real — buffets are a bit of a germ-fest. From everyone pawing at the serving spoons to food sitting under those heat lamps for who knows how long,…
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Anchiy/istockphoto 10 Best American Cities to Buy a House
As the housing market becomes more and more of a nightmare, it’s always nice to focus on the little things. Even though the house across the street is being sold…
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kali9/istockphoto Experts Say That Boomers Might Never Retire — Here’s Why
At one time in our history, retirement was a given, an all-but-assured final chapter after years of working hard. While some people might choose to work past 65, many look…
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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto / Cheapism Beloved Chain Bar Louie Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Locations
Restaurant chains seem to be dropping like flies lately. Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Boston Market are just some of the nationwide chains that have filed for bankruptcy in the…
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Sakkawokkie/istockphoto / Cheapism Kohl’s Is Closing 27 Stores In 15 States This Weekend — Full List
Kohl’s is shutting down 27 underperforming stores across 15 states this Saturday, March 29. The closures were announced in January as a part of the retailer’s strategy to optimize operations amid…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images / Cheapism Dollar Tree Is Selling Family Dollar and Closing 1,000 Stores
After a rocky marriage that cost billions and closed thousands of doors, Dollar Tree is calling it quits with Family Dollar. Here’s what’s going down in the discount aisle. Dollar…
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StefaNikolic/istockphoto 13 Clever Hacks to Make Frozen Pizza Taste Better
Frozen pizza isn’t very exciting, even if you buy the best brands. But there are many ways you can turn cheap frozen pizza into a meal that’s much more satisfying…