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Cheapism / ChatGPT 9 Subtle Clues That a Restaurant Is Cutting Costs at Your Expense
As dining costs rise, diners are spotting restaurants cutting corners through smaller portions, surprise fees, and lower-quality ingredients.
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MarkBuckawicki (CC) Finally, Some Good News: Gas Prices Could Hit Their Lowest Level Since 2020
This year, gas prices are expected to dip to an average of $2.97 per gallon nationwide. Here’s what’s behind the low gas prices.
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jdutt524/Reddit.com GameStop Reportedly Closing Hundreds of Stores
A spate of recent GameStop closures has prompted fans of the gaming retailer to wonder what’s happening with the company. Here’s what we know.
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Cheapism / ChatGPT The One Word in Almost Every Scam Email — Plus Other Phishing Tipoffs
Discover the one word you need to look out for when identifying a scam email, plus other red flags when it comes to phishing.
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Meat aisle by U.S. Department of Agriculture/ Flickr ((CC BY)) If You Bought Beef Between 2014 and 2019, You Might Be Owed Money
Learn more about how you could be eligible for a share of an $87.5 million class action settlement involving some of the country’s largest beef manufacturers.Â
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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. These 10 Car Brands Are the Cheapest to Maintain, According to Consumer Reports
Sure, you can shop around for cheap car insurance and haggle with the dealership’s salesman, but there are some costs to owning a car that you can’t budget for so easily, including maintenance and repairs. A recent study from Consumer…
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Elena Perova/istockphoto Tariffs on Pasta and Furniture Are Changing Again — and Shoppers Could See a Difference
Recent tariff changes will give U.S. consumers relief when purchasing certain items. But are the tariffs delayed or just not as severe? Here’s what we know.
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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto Yeah, We Said It: 8 Overrated Chain Restaurants That Don’t Deserve Your Money
These overrated chain restaurants are coasting on old reputations, serving disappointing food that isn’t worth the price.
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abbyangelsmiles/Reddit.com IHOP Brings Back Free Bottomless Pancakes…With a Catch, of Course
IHOP’s bottomless pancakes are back, but not without a catch. Find out which items you have to purchase in order to get the delicious deal.
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto How to Win Free Chick-fil-A for a Year — Without Buying a Stupid $4 Cup
Want to win free Chick-fil-A for an entire year without spending a cent? Read on to find out how you can skip the “official” entry process.
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MJ_Prototype/istockphoto Healthcare Isn’t Expensive Enough, So Drugmakers Are Raising Prices on 350 Medicines in 2026
Check out some of the medications affected by drugmakers raising prices on life-saving medications this year, as well as some that will lower in price.
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Cheapism / eBay 15 Popular Products From the 1960s That Modern Technology Wiped Out
These obsolete 1960s products were once considered essential, but advances in technology turned them into relics collecting dust today.
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Cheapism / iStock Financial Experts Share 25 Ways Your Money Disappears Into the Void
Learn the 25 biggest ways people waste money, including fees, subscriptions, and bad habits. Stop the financial leaks now to save thousands this year.
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto 21 Pizzas for $27: Sam’s Club Has the Ultimate Pizza Party Hack
Got a pizza party coming up? This Sam’s Club pizza hack allows you to grab over 20 pizzas for under $30. Here’s what you need to know about the deal.
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Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images 25 Things You Should Never Buy at Costco
Costco makes it easy to overspend. These 25 Costco items to avoid aren’t always the best value, depending on your household size and habits.
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 10 Brands of American Cheese, Ranked
From burgers to grilled cheese, American cheese is incredibly versatile. Our taste test reveals the best American cheese you can get at the grocery store.
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L. Willinger/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images The Price of a School Lunch the Year You Were Born
School lunch prices by year reveal how cafeteria costs rose from spare change to today’s $3 meals. See what lunch cost when you were born.
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Aldi by F DelventhalFollow (CC BY) Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi: How Three Major Grocers Keep Prices Down
See how cheap grocery stores like Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi keep prices low with smart strategies that deliver big savings.
