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FG Trade/istockphoto What Experts Say About Buying a Home Right Now
The real estate market has generated its fair share of headlines since the pandemic upended normal home-buying patterns. Would-be buyers have watched in horror as inventory has tightened and prices have skyrocketed, seemingly without end, wondering whether they’re better off…
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Lokibaho/istockphoto Kohl’s Brand Products Shoppers Love
The retail landscape has been hostile for many department stores, but Kohl’s managed to not just survive, but thrive in recent years. Part of the secret sauce: private-label and exclusive brands that have helped the chain build and maintain a…
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Airbnb Airbnbs That Put You in the Thick of Fall Foliage
Travelers looking to immerse themselves in fall foliage and take in its splendor right from their rooms can book a rental stay at a range of fantastic properties that offer unbeatable views. These properties come complete with wooded surroundings, locations…
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InnerVisionPRO/istockphoto Age Pays: 130+ Senior Discounts (Some Starting at Age 50!)
Types of Discounts: Restaurants Hotels Retail Travel & Transportation Gifts & Entertainment Education & Services Health Aging doesn’t always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older and help cut…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto These Companies Are Requiring Employees to Get Vaccinated
As coronavirus infections rise sharply in the U.S. and a significant portion of the population remains unvaccinated, some employers — most recently Delta Air Lines — have responded by requiring workers to get the jab, or face the consequences. Those…
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Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doubles the Free Doughnuts in its Vaccine Promotion
Krispy Kreme is sugarcoating its long-running vaccination doughnut deal by doubling the freebies. In the original deal, announced back in March, anyone who shows their COVID-19 vaccination card at participating Krispy Kreme locations receives a free Original Glazed doughnut. Customers…
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dragana991/istockphoto Got Allergies? 9 Home Remedies to Try — and 1 to Skip
The mold, ragweed, and dust mites of fall can just add to the miseries of spring and summer for anyone reacting to pollen and other commonplace allergens. If you suffer…
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Cheapism I Tried Amazon Prime Wardrobe and Here’s What Happened
In 2018, Amazon rolled out yet another benefit for Prime members: Prime Wardrobe, which allows shoppers to try up to eight items — clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry among them…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Fires, Floods, and Cicadas: Dramatic Photos from a Historic Summer
If last summer was notable for pandemic panic, canceled events, and lockdown measures, then the summer of 2021 has been notable for both the aftermath of that — including the…
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Ikea Ikea Unveils New Layout, Now With 100% Fewer Mazes
If you find yourself getting lost in Ikea despite the maps and lighted arrows pointing the way, fear not: A new, more customer-friendly store layout might be coming your way.…
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ND700/shutterstock The Best Leaf Blowers
Cheapism dug through thousands of consumer and expert reviews to unearth leaf blowers under $150 with an elusive combination of value, performance, ease of use, and durability. Among our picks…
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KathyDewar / istockphoto The Best Places to Buy Cheap Printer Ink Online
If you own a color inkjet printer, you know how expensive it can be to buy replacement ink cartridges from the original equipment manufacturer, whether it be Canon, HP, Epson,…
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BigWest1/istockphoto 25 Places to Find Amazing Waffles Across the Country
For many eaters, waffles are about as American as a food gets. But Belgian waffles, the kind featured in recent years at more great breakfast restaurants across the country, are a…
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wmaster890/istockphoto 20 Ways to Jazz Up Your Oatmeal
Oatmeal is the ultimate budget-friendly breakfast, and it’s packed with nutrients. When you can’t stock up on other breakfast options because the coronavirus pandemic has put a crimp in your…
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oxbeast1210/istockphoto These Skin-Crawly Things Are Surprisingly Useful
Slithering worms. Slimy maggots. Boiled animal guts. Is that a collection of horror movie props or a list of incredibly useful things that can be used to make your life…
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Courtesy of StormTrooper Peek Inside a Luxury Tour Bus That Carries Celebrities and Rock Stars
If you’ve always dreamed of living like a rock star, it turns out you can — and not only in a pandemic but because of the pandemic. Los Angeles-based StormTrooper…
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kontrast-fotodesign/istockphoto Stuffed Nachos and Other Unexpected Aldi Foods to Try This Month
If you still think of Aldi as a place to get canned goods and other pantry staples on the cheap, it’s time for a return trip. The German grocer known…
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Walmart Walmart’s Latest Plant-Based Offerings: Bras and Undies
Plant-based food has been generating plenty of buzz lately, with companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat churning out what seems like a never-ending slate of options that make our…
