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23 Keys to Aging Well on a Shoestring Budget
HEALTHY AND FRUGAL AGING
The U.S. population is aging as baby boomers swell the ranks of the senior cohort. By 2040, more than 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older. Getting older isn’t easy for anyone, and the physical and financial costs can be substantial. But there are ways to age well that don’t cost a lot of money.
Top 15 Biggest Scam Products In The World
BUYER BEWARE
Imagine curing a headache instantly by simply rubbing wax on your forehead or building sculpted muscles by holding – not lifting – a vibrating weight. The makers of these too-good-to-be-true products made those promises, but didn’t deliver. Cheapism has compiled some of the biggest scam products most people have probably thought of buying.
These Are The Most Regrettable Fashion Style Types In History (26 Photos)
THE LOOK AGAIN
Fashion fads come and go. It’s just that sometimes when they go, it feels like a weight has been lifted. No matter how old you are, looking back through photos from the time in your life when you were trying to be cool can be funny – or painful.
12 Tricks To Enjoy Your Retirement More Than Ever
Living longer
We all know that we should exercise regularly and eat responsibly in order to stay healthy. The problem is that most of us aren’t very good at sticking to things we should do. We are more likely to stay committed to things we want to do. The key to establishing and maintaining a successful exercise regimen is to find the right combination of activities you will enjoy and a reason that is compelling enough to motivate you to stick with it. Here are 12 steps to help you succeed at becoming healthier in retirement.
15 Things Women Do That Push Men Away
Don’t be so clingy
Of course it’s great to show your affections, but too much can make men feel stifled.
This Photographer Just Broke 38 Crazy U.S. Laws
In Alabama, it is illegal to have an ice-cream cone in your back pocket
52 Brands That Can Offer Warranties For Life
You might think that buying products at bargain-basement prices is the best way to save money. However, the truth is that name brands are often the better bet for items you want to stand the test of time.
From touted tool makers to outdoor outfitters, many of your favorite companies offer warranties covering their wares for the span of the buyer’s lifetime — or even beyond.
If You Buy These 24 Secondhand Things You’ll Save A Lot
USED GOODS ARE GOOD
People are starting to feel the urge to get organized for the new school year, and many have embraced decluttering guru Marie Kondo’s “Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” That means garage sales are popping up and thrift stores are brimming with gently used items that may be your next big treasure. Before diving headlong into secondhand shopping, be sure to know the best things to look for.
11 Clever Financial Steps For Your Tax Refund
REFUNDAMENTALS
The average tax refund this year, as of late March, is nearly $2,900, according to the Internal Revenue Service – a sizable sum to get all at once. Deciding what to do with such a windfall can be daunting. In a 2016 survey by Capital One, 65 percent of respondents said they think it’s best to use a tax refund in a practical way. But what is “practical” may depend on the situation. Respondents were evenly split on the question of saving vs. spending the money. Either way, there are many financially sound approaches to making the most of a tax refund.
19 Products That Are Shockingly Overpriced
When you shop in exclusive boutiques, you know you’re going to pay a high price for what you hope is high quality. But there are some situations where you’re just getting gouged. Here in no particular order are some of the most overpriced purchases in America, and what you can do about it.
If you’re a merchant, the only way to profit is to sell stuff for more than you pay for it. As a consumer, whether you’re sipping a martini in a swanky bar or swilling bottled water from the grocery store, you are swallowing that markup.
What’s a fair markup? Fifty percent? One hundred? Two? It depends on both product and business, but one thing’s for sure – you can save a lot of money by paying attention.
Here, in no particular order, is a larger list of products with high markups, along with ways to avoid paying a premium.