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krblokhin/istockphoto 15 Costco Products To Buy If You Live Alone
We all know Costco is great for families, but what about those who only have to feed and clothe themselves? Does the bulk buy warehouse have anything worth the time and money of a single person? Grocery prices have ballooned about 24 percent…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 8 Popular Subs at Jersey Mike’s, Ranked
East coast-style hoagies are a magnificent thing. If you’re a fan, you probably also like Jersey Mike’s. The backbone of this restaurant is the quality of the meat, made into sandwiches that mostly get set up in the same way:…
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Joe Raedle / Getty Free Fries and More Fast-Food Deals Available in August
Life is hectic. Families are busy, so hitting the drive-thru in the morning before work or after school is a convenient time saver. Fast-food chains can bust your budget if you’re not careful, but you can plan ahead to take advantage…
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8 Once-Loved American Steakhouses That Are Gone Forever
It might be an overstatement, but steakhouses are the backbone of suburban America. They’re where prom kids, business bros, and families celebrating Dad’s birthday all end up under one roof. Every family has that mid-tier steakhouse — the go-to spot…
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kali9/istockphoto 13 Recession-Proof Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree, According to Experts
The world is shifting rapidly right now — and it can be hard to feel secure in an industry that is on the decline or considered “whipped cream” in a down economy. It’s daunting to juggle personal finances and the…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 10 Brands of American Cheese, Ranked
American cheese is a lot of things. It’s not technically “real” cheese the way others are, at least, according to the FDA, which deems it a “pasteurized processed American cheese food.” While it is made from real cheeses like cheddar and…
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eBay ‘Collectible’ Figurines That Boomers Waste Money On
If you lived through the 1980s and 1990s, then you absolutely experienced life in a house full of dusty figurine displays. Boomers loved to buy these tiny statues, and fell…
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SERSOL/istockphoto 7 Fast-Food Chains That Use Frozen Beef
Fast food, as the name suggests, is all about speed and consistency, and for many chains, that means frozen beef. While some fast-food chains use fresh beef as a selling…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto 8 Things You Should Never Buy at Aldi, According to Customers
Aldi has made a name for itself as a no-frills discount grocery chain that isn’t afraid to cut corners to save money — and for the most part, shoppers are…
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400tmax/istockphoto Starbucks Is Closing or Converting Pickup-Only Stores. Here’s the Full List
If you’ve ever picked up a lukewarm flat white in a Starbucks that felt more like a hallway than a café, you probably won’t be shocked by this news. The…
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Pamela H. / Yelp 23 Fast-Food Family Meal Deals Available in August
With people feeling thriftier, many fast-food and fast-casual restaurants have created cheap family meal deals. They’re an easy way to feed everyone without much thought and provide a nice break from…
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GaudiLab/istockphoto 6 Restaurant Menu Tricks That Could Cost You Money
Yes, restaurants exist to serve food, but to do that, they need to make money. At the end of the day, this is the primary objective for any restaurant. To…
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AMR Image/istockphoto 7 Reasons Why Coupons Are Nearly Extinct
Coupons have been around since the late 1800s, but they’ve never been quite as popular as they were in the ’60s and ’70s. They still exist, but the ones you…
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Chick-fil-A All 10 Chick-fil-A Breakfast Sandwiches, Ranked
It’s breakfast time, you’re near a Chick-fil-A, and you’re going for it. But the breakfast menu is surprisingly large, so you have some choices on your hands. What are you…
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tashka2000/istockphoto 7 Delicious and Creative Recipes for National Avocado Day
A loving husband took to Reddit in search of the best avocado recipes to make for his pregnant wife, who developed a strong affinity for avocados. The thread of recommendations…
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Baked Alaska by vxla (CC BY) 13 Old-Fashioned Desserts We Still Want to Eat
Nowadays we’re all talking about the next dump-and-bake dessert or we’re trying out the latest trend on TikTok for a sweet treat after dinner. But what about the classic recipes…
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shoelessgreek/Reddit.com 26 Budget-Friendly Trader Joe’s Groceries Customers Swear By
When you’re trying to feed a family or stretch your grocery budget past Tuesday, most people head to Costco or Aldi for the dollar-conscious haul. But Trader Joe’s — the…
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Kevina L. / Yelp Best Cheap Lunch in Every State, According to Customers
Though many people don’t put much thought into lunch, it’s an underrated time to dine out. Restaurants usually aren’t too crowded, it’s a nice way to unwind if you’ve been…