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10 Things You Should Avoid When The Power Goes Out
Don’t assume it’s out for everyone
Before you go into a panic, check your circuit breaker to make sure your power outage isn’t just an overloaded circuit. If that’s not the issue, start checking with your neighbors and nearby friends, keeping in mind that since most towns operate on a grid system, you may lose power while the houses across the street still have it. Knowing who’s got power will help you figure out your next steps.
10 Things You Shouldn’t Buy At The Dollar Store
When you’re shopping for a bargain, sometimes the dollar store is a great place to snag deals. In fact, you might be tempted to spring for items simply because they cost a dollar. After all, what do you have to lose?
The fact is, some dollar store deals can be a terrible buy if you don’t know what you’re getting into. Sometimes you’ll compromise on quality or safety, and sometimes even $1 might not be the best deal for what you get. Read on to see which dollar store items you’re better off without.
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.
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.
14 Of The Best Coupon And Deal Sites To Enjoy This Year
SAVE MORE WITH LESS EFFORT
With coupon and deal sites continuing to sprout, Cheapism has updated its roundup of the best coupon and deal sites for 2017. Use this guide to fight the flood of promotional emails and discover discount codes that actually work and real money-saving coupons and deals — ideally, to add savings to already smart shopping habits.
34 Movies That Are Simply Perfect For This Season
Coming in hot – and in arguably much higher volume than this past summer — are a slew of autumn movies to be psyched about this year. From Halloween-time horror to Oscar hopefuls, browse through for TheWrap’s lengthy list of 34 fall movies worth obsessing over.
16 Tax Problems Most Single-Income Families Are Facing
Tax Problems for Single-Income Families
It’s difficult for today’s families to get by on one paycheck. Adding tax headaches to the mix makes the challenge even bigger. Here are 15 tax problems that single-income families might face, and tips for what they can do to avoid such difficulties and keep taxes as low as possible.