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Cheapism / IMDb Toonin’ In: Iconic Cartoons That Will Transport You to Saturday Mornings as a Kid
As modern TV shows emerge, some of our favorite cartoons from childhood have slipped into the shadows. But these animated gems, once the highlight of Saturday mornings or after-school TV, are now fond memories for those who grew up watching…
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StockPlanets/istockphoto / andresr/istockphoto 14 Hacks to Make Your Appliances Last Longer
At the risk of sounding like a Boomer, they don’t make things like they used to — especially appliances. The fridges, ovens, and stoves of yesteryear were built to withstand entire childhoods and then some. Today’s appliances only average about…
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tommaso79/istockphoto Alcoholic Drinks That Give You the Worst Hangovers
When yesterday’s “why nots” turn into today’s “why oh whys,” there’s not much you can do but ride it out. However, according to alcohol expert Daniel Ufland of the online whisky retailer The Whisky Masters, your choice of drink might…
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration Taco Kits Recalled in 30 States for Listeria Risk, FDA Elevates to Highest Risk Level
It truly feels like we can’t go more than a few days without news of a recall, but here we are again. The FDA has now set a Class II risk — the highest possible class — on a recall for…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Things People Shouldn’t Overlook Before Buying a House
For most people, buying a home is the biggest financial decision they’ll make. And if you chose poorly, you could wind up with a huge loss instead of a smart investment. There are so many factors to consider, which can…
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Vladimir Vladimirov/istockphoto Frightening Finances: 2 in 5 People Say Going Into Debt for Halloween Is Worthwhile
Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing around these days — money problems are scaring people, too. WalletHub surveyed 250 people to find out what they thought was scary this Halloween when it came to money. While just 1 in 5 were willing…
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Cheapism / iStock / Smoothie King Popular Smoothie Chain Debuts Ozempic-Friendly Menu Nationwide
America is obsessed with GLP-1s, the medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, taken for diabetes and weight loss. Thirteen percent of Americans reportedly have used one of the medications, and…
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Frisch’s Big Boy by Don Sniegowski (CC BY-NC-SA) Beloved Midwest Chain Frisch’s Big Boy Faces Evictions From at Least 20 Locations
Remember Big Boy? The diner-style restaurant with its iconic boy-holding-a-hamburger statues used to dot the country. The name of the restaurant actually comes from its popular Big Boy cheeseburger, a…
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Cheapism / iStock Fast-Food Drive-Thru Times, Ranked (We Bet You Know the Slowest)
Fast food is supposed to be fast (it’s in the name!), but we all know that’s not always the case. Even when we hit up the drive-thru, which should be…
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mattjeacock/istockphoto Starbucks Demands Corporate Staff Return to the Office Or Risk Being Fired
While Starbucks is sticking to a three-day in-office work week, they’re getting serious about corporate employees showing up when they say they’re going to. Skipping your mandated three days can…
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Starbucks Starbucks Is Taking Three ‘Gross’ Drinks Off the Menu For Good — Say Goodbye to Olive-Oil-Infused Coffee
After the third quarter in a row of dismal sales, Starbucks has promised to slim down its “overly complex” menu thanks to new CEO Brian Niccol. The Oleato line of drinks…
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Cheapism / Chipotle / Qdoba $6 Chipotle ‘Booritos’ and More Halloween Burrito Deals to Sink Your Teeth Into
By the time Halloween rolls around this year, you’re probably already drowning in fun-size candy bars and fighting over who gets the peanut butter cups. At that point, it’s probably…
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Cheapism / iStock Costco’s Membership Drops to $20 — But Only for a Limited Time
After raising membership prices in September, Costco is now bringing some early holiday cheer with a rare deal: For a limited time, new members can snag a membership for an effective cost…
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Cheapism / iStock / Neal’s Yard Dairy ‘Grate Cheese Robbery’: 24 Tons of Cheddar Stolen By Imposters in Massive Heist
The British artisanal cheese scene is in an uproar after 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth approximately $390,000 disappeared from a reputable London-based distributor in what is now dubbed…
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Cheapism / Popeye Free Popeye’s Chicken Sandwiches Plus More National Sandwich Day Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
We don’t know where National Sandwich Day came from, but we do know we love a good fast food deal. Turns out, many sandwich chains use this “holiday” as an…
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Cheapism / iStock / U.S. Food & Drug Administration Baby Powder Recalled in 35 States Over Asbestos Concerns — Here’s What to Know
Picture this: You grab the container of baby powder and unknowingly cover your infant in asbestos. Unfortunately, that’s the image the latest product recall conjures up. The U.S. Food &…
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Cheapism / Subway Subway’s Very First Holiday Footlong Cookie Is the Perfect Stocking Stuffer
It seems like everyone’s on Subway’s nice list, with Christmas arriving early this year. The sandwich chain announced in a press release last week its latest addition to the dessert…
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5second/istockphoto This Is What Happens When You Eat Grapefruit
Grapefruit juice was a go-to drink back in the day for ladies in leotards looking to slim down. Today, the grapefruit remains a popular citrus fruit and juice — unless…