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10 Places to Find Free or Cheap Summer Reads
Henry James said the two most beautiful words in the English language are “summer afternoon.” What better way to spend yours than lying in the shade with a good book? Now that we’re almost 100 years removed from James, make…
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10 Easy DIY Fashion Accessories
A new fashion accessory has the power to instantly perk up an outfit. But running out to buy a new necklace, bracelet, or handbag isn’t always in the budget. With a little creativity and a few cheap supplies, you can…
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Forget Paid TV: 10 Popular Free Roku Channels
There are lots of streaming devices on the market, from smart TVs to Chromecast to Amazon Fire TV. But the household leader, at least for now, is Roku, which entertains 10 percent of households in Canada and the United States.…
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10 Money-Saving Vegetables to Use in the Summer
Summertime brings fruits and vegetables in excess and produce prices at rock-bottom. Take advantage of this natural cycle, when the produce is bursting with flavor, by using the foodstuffs as inspiration for seasonal menus. A few of the items listed…
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7 Things to Know Before Opening a Joint Bank Account
Perhaps nothing stresses a relationship more than money. Financial arguments are the top predictor of divorce, according to a 2012 study out of Kansas State University. Different spending habits, salaries, and savings goals can lead to all sorts of misunderstandings…
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City vs. Suburbs: A Tale of Two Retirements
Locale can affect spending habits in retirement, but some things are the same regardless where you live. Cheapism.com interviewed two retirees to learn how their spending has changed since they stopped working. The first, whom we’ll call Sy City, lives…
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25 Free and Cheap Things to Do in London
London can be an expensive place to visit, especially for Americans, who get only 65 pence to the dollar. But there are so many cheap or free things to do…
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Taste Test: Cheap Ice Cream Treats vs. Premium Brands
In the heat of summer, not much sounds better than an ice-cold ice cream novelty. National Ice Cream Day falls on the second Sunday of July every year (July 19…
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Convertible Beachwear: 10 Pieces Under $25
If you’re hitting the pool this summer or taking a trip to the shore, you don’t want to overspend on beach necessities or overpack your bag. This collection of convertible…
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10 Tips for the Ultimate Summer Staycation
Everyone deserves a break from the daily grind, whether it’s an all-out excursion to somewhere tropical or some low-key vacation time. In a recent survey commissioned by FatWallet, 81 percent…
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10 Cheap Ways to Prevent and Soothe Sunburns
It’s mid-summer and the sun is out in full force. Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue, long hike, or chilling by the pool, we’re exposed to the sun’s UVA and UVB…
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Luxury for Less: Get Your ‘Cheap’ Yacht Now
Yachts have long been assumed to lie squarely in the opulent domain of the extraordinarily wealthy, costing hundreds of millions of dollars. But the entry level is quite a bit…
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6 Ways to Churn Cheaper Ice Cream
The average price of ice cream has been steadily increasing over the years, to $5.04 a gallon in 2014 from $3.84 in 2004, according to data compiled by Statista. But…
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Beyond Greece: 5 Travel Tips for Places Where Money Gets Tricky
With the Greek economy in crisis, travelers to the country face an uncertain situation. Although they aren’t under the same limitation as locals, who can withdraw only 60 euros a…
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Overcharged for Groceries? 5 Ways to Keep Stores Honest
Whole Foods is facing fines in New York City for regularly overcharging customers by skewing the price per pound on packaged items — and this isn’t an isolated problem. Earlier…
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Don’t Get Ripped Off: 10 Tips for Bargaining Abroad
Shopping for the local specialties is often one of the highlights of foreign travel. Each culture has its own pricing traditions, many involving haggling and discounting, and it’s always a…
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Picky Eaters? Try These 10 Easy 20-Minute Meals
In a rut when it comes to dinner and dealing with finicky kids? Turn to these 10 family-pleasing meals — picky kids included — courtesy of Cheapism.com. Better yet, they…
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12 World-Class Hotels Under $100 a Night
Want to stay in luxury hotels around the world without blowing your whole vacation budget? It’s entirely possible — depending on where you go and how discerning you are in…