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Igor Vershinsky/istockphoto 14 Sneaky Grocery Store Tricks That Turn ‘Just One Thing’ Into $120
From store layouts to sneaky pricing tactics, discover the subtle grocery store tricks that push shoppers to spend more than planned.
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism The Best Super Bowl Takeout Deals So You Can Actually Concentrate on the Game
Don’t want to spend the day of the Super Bowl cooking? Take a look at our roundup of the top Super Bowl takeout deals for the big game.
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r/TheWayWeWere / Reddit.com 7 Things We Thought Were a Luxury Item as Kids (Spoiler: They Weren’t)
From Lunchables to waterbeds, these “luxury” items were once considered fancy, and are now just normal items available in everyday life.
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ViktorCap/istockphoto 14 Ways to Travel Internationally Without Setting Your Money on Fire
Saving money on international travel starts with smart daily choices that help cut costs on food, lodging, and transportation.
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WINEandTRAVEL/TripAdvisor Gee, Thanks: Starbucks Lets Customers Keep Rewards Now
Part of the new Starbucks Rewards program revamp includes the ability to keep your stars — a feature customers have been asking about for years.
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto 8 Confusing Food Labels That Can Trick You Into Buying Things
Confusing food labels can mislead shoppers with feel-good claims. Here are eight common packaging tricks to watch for.
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eBay ‘Collectible’ Figurines That Boomers Waste Money On
These collectible figurines boomers bought in the ’80s and ’90s were once hyped as valuable, but today most are worthless and unwanted clutter.
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Alex Potemkin / Getty 19 Thrift Store Finds That Are More Trouble Than They’re Worth
These thrift store items may seem like bargains, but safety, hygiene, and hidden costs make them purchases you’re better off avoiding.
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Nancy Y./Yelp / Rashid T./Yelp From Coast to Coast, These Are the Best Breakfast Burritos in Every State
Discover the best breakfast burrito in every state and Washington, D.C., based on expert reviews and local favorites worth seeking out.
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Anita V. / Yelp Saks Off 5th Closing 57 Locations Amid Bankruptcy Because No One Wants Luxury Goods Anymore
The news of Saks Off 5th closing dozens of stores doesn’t come as a surprise when we think about how few people can spend on luxury brands right now.
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Travelsouls / istockphoto New Trump Accounts Give $1,000 to Newborns. Now How About Money for Groceries?
Trump Accounts, a new program that puts $1,000 into an account for every newborn, will launch on July 5. But would we prefer grocery money?
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Synergy Costco Restaurant Gift Card Seller Goes Bankrupt; ‘This Should Be Illegal’
Synergy gift cards, which are sold at Costco, will soon be voided — meaning card holders have mere days to “use them or lose them.”
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Hispanolistic/istockphoto $1,000 Monthly Car Payments Are Becoming the Norm, and We’re Not OK
According to a new report, over 20% of new-car owners make monthly payments of $1,000 or more. We look into how and why that happened.
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Rus32/istockphoto / bhofack2/istockphoto The Most Delicious Signature Meal from Every State (Including Some Weird Ones)
Discover signature meals by state, from iconic entrees and sides to classic desserts that define regional American cuisine.
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Gerber Gerber Recalls Snack Biscuits Because They May Contain — Checks Notes — Plastic
Affected by the latest Gerber snack biscuits recall? Find out exactly which items are being called out and what to do if you bought them.
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SDI Productions/istockphoto How to Thwart Porch Pirates and Keep Your Packages From Being Stolen
You don’t have to put up porch pirates. From getting a deliveries box to installing motion light sensors, here’s how you can prevent stolen packages.
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism These 7 Costco Meal Kits Are Overhyped and Overpriced
Costco meal kits look convenient, but not all are worth the price. Here are nine Costco meal kits shoppers say you should skip to save money.
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damircudic/istockphoto Well, This Is Bleak: U.S. Consumer Confidence Reaches Its Lowest Point Since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence sank to its lowest level in nearly 12 years, according to a recent report. Here’s what that means.
