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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 buying because they, too, will save money in the long…
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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 a winner, no matter how quirky the packaging or inexpensive…
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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 recently, it’s evolved from SUVs the size of small buildings…
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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, it’s still difficult to grasp just how many products are…
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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 to Tangier, Morocco, anywhere else wasn’t really an option. We…
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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…
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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…
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Larry D. / Yelp Best Hole-in-the-Wall Spots for Fried Chicken in Every State
When it comes to restaurants, looks can be deceiving. Great food can come from almost any kitchen, whether the restaurant is fancy or not. It’s the unassuming spots that often…
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Jirapong Manustrong/istockphoto Cities Where Work Stress Is Crushing Americans the Most
Burnout is very real, and sadly, it’s almost impossible to reverse once it begins to happen. Some new data from the digital marketing agency dNovo Group shows just how hard…
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kajakiki/istockphoto Countries That Eat Just Like America Does
If you’re planning to move abroad but the idea of giving up burgers, pancakes, and grocery-store mac and cheese sends you into a cold sweat, you’re in luck. ObjectiveLists created…
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DevMarya/istockphoto 13 Cheap Pets That Are Easy to Take Care Of
Pet ownership is wonderful, but many people don’t have the space or budget for a larger, more expensive furry friend. If you’re looking for a new companion and aren’t in…
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Rawpixel The Most Popular Beer in Every State
It’s five o’clock somewhere, and even if not, rules are stupid. There’s nothing like relaxing with an ice-cold cruiser, but what are you reaching for? Bud? Miller? Coor’s? Coffeeness, a…