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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 in 2015). Ahead of the celebration, Cheapism.com conducted a blind…

  • 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 of respondents said they were planning a summer vacation this…

  • 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 rays. Overexposure can result in skin mutations and increased chances…

  • 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 lower, and a deal is a bargain at any price…

  • 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 you need not give up indulging in America’s favorite summer…

  • 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 day from ATMs, many travelers have found the money machines…