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Prapat Aowsakorn/istockphoto The Top 10 Most On-Time Airlines in North America in 2024
Planning a trip this year? What airline you choose to fly might have an impact on whether that vacation starts on time or if you’ll be stuck in an airport for hours on end. Turns out that some airlines are…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism These Two Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Will Be Discontinued Next Year
It’s a new year, and that means it’s Girl Scout Cookie time. January 7 marks the official start of the season, so you’ll probably be seeing order sheets at work and booths set up outside grocery stores soon. It’s going…
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Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty 9 Things Costco Members Should Never Do, According to Employees
If you want to know what war feels like, head to Costco during the holidays. Armed with large metal carts, hordes of deal-hungry shoppers fly through the aisles, snatching up pumpkin pies, leaving trash, and ruffling up displays. And if…
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Elena Katkova/istockphoto 12 Minimalist Habits That Can Actually Save You Money
Minimalism has seen a major rise in popularity over the years — from “The Minimalists” documentary and podcast to Marie Kondo’s “The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up,” it has never been more trendy to own less. But as it turns…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Costco Opening New Stores Despite DEI Backlash — Here’s All Six Locations
Costco seems just as popular as ever, from its $1.50 hot dog combo to its affordable pharmacy. Recently, some people have taken issue with the chain after the company defended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (also known as DEI) program,…
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simonkr/istockphoto 15 Things You Need to Replace a Lot More Often Than You Think
In a dream world, things we purchase would last forever. Unfortunately, in the real world, many things we rely on need replacing — and some more often than we realize. Join us for a quick tour of what just may…
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itsarasakthithuekthak/istockphoto 10 Home Security Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Here’s a startling stat: A burglary will occur as often as every 15 seconds within the United States. This works out to upward of 4,800 burglaries every day. To make…
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Bill Oxford/istockphoto 10 Things You Should Never Pay For
For many Americans, savvy spending is more important than ever. Still, even the thriftiest consumers occasionally squander their hard-earned money on products and services that should never cost them a…
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Cheapism We Tried 16 Potato Chips Brands — These Are the Best (and Worst)
Americans have been snacking on potato chips for a long, long time. Legend has it that potato chips were invented in the 1850s by a chef in Saratoga Springs, New…
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SolStock/istockphoto 11 Things You Should NEVER Throw Away, According to Professional Organizers
Decluttering can feel great — but tossing the wrong thing can lead to regret. According to professional home organizers, some items deserve a second chance before hitting the trash. Whether…
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puhimec/istockphoto 11 Fast-Food Soups, Ranked Best to Worst
Cold weather and soup is one of the greatest pairings in this universe, and now that we’re in the heart of winter, you may be wondering where to get some.…
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Marc Dufresne/istockphoto 10 Things You Should Never, Ever Store In Your Garage
While garages are generally intended for car storage, there are plenty of folks ready to use their garages to store just about anything you can think of. We’re talking bikes,…
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Dutch baby by Jengod (CC BY-SA) 12 Old-Fashioned Breakfast Dishes That Deserve a Comeback
Old-fashioned breakfasts hold a unique charm. These meals, often simple yet hearty, evoke a sense of nostalgia and the simpler joys in life. Perhaps they remind you of when you used…
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Big Lots store by Hkeely/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY) Big Lots Closing All But a Few Hundred Stores
Big Lots, a nationwide discount retailer or everything from furniture to fettuccine, has been in the news a lot lately. Back in September, the chain filed for bankruptcy, and it’s…
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fotostorm/istockphoto 15 Things to Never Do When Ordering Coffee
We enter into a social contract when ordering coffee, especially in the morning, on our way to work. The customer promises to order efficiently and get out of the barista’s…
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Cheapism/Worayuth Kamonsuwan/istockphoto 5 Car-Maintenance Tasks You Should Never DIY
It can be wildly tempting to attempt doing your own car repairs to save money. The cost of living just continues its steady climb. To make matters even more tempting,…
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto Costco’s Healthiest Prepared Foods to Start the New Year Right
Healthy lifestyle changes often top our New Year’s resolution lists, but they can be difficult to maintain when work, school, and other obligations kick back in. If you’re in too…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto New Year’s Resolutions That Can Save You $1,000 or More
Small, routine expenses and paying too much for major monthly bills can add up quickly over time. A few extra dollars misspent here and there can easily turn into a…