Shopping at Walmart can help you save money thanks to their everyday low prices. However, some of their products aren’t the highest quality and may break or wear out more easily. Sometimes Amazon or dollar stores offer lower prices on certain items than Walmart, so shopping around is also key to avoiding buyer’s remorse. Check out these 12 items that you may be better off
Buying clothes, furniture, games, and other gently used items secondhand is a great way to save money. However, recently I’ve noticed that sellers are trying to fetch a much higher price for their used goods than normal. Many people are listing their belongings on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Craigslist for almost the full retail price. Even thrift stores like Goodwill have been raising their prices,
Many people think budget-friendly cooking is boring, but it doesn’t have to be. Spending a bit of extra money on a lemon or a bunch of parsley can help take your home cooking to the next level and stave off your desire to order takeout. Here are six affordable ingredients I use to spice up my meals so I don’t get frugal food fatigue. 7
Around the holidays, there’s lots of pressure to give great gifts and create memories for your family. Last year, a study by LendingTree showed that 56% of holiday gift-givers were feeling stressed out about presents. Respondents said that they felt pressure to find the perfect gifts and were anxious about not being able to afford presents. Gift-giving anxiety is not only bad for your mental
Eyeliner is a great way to add instant glamor and definition to any look. Whether you want bold lines or subtle touches of color, it can be used in so many ways for a unique and customizable look. With the new season just around the corner, get ready to embrace these easy eyeliner trends that will have your eyes looking suave and fabulous all autumn
More than 80% of Americans say they overspend and exceed their budget at least some of the time. Part of the reason why we overspend is because we’re very good at justifying purchases in our heads. When something is on sale, we convince ourselves that we’re saving money by purchasing it even if we don’t really need it. Phrases like “YOLO” and “treat yourself” are
Buyer’s remorse is the pit in the bottom of your stomach that you feel after making a purchase you regret. For me, buyer’s remorse usually kicks in if I buy something I can live without. If I don’t really need an item, I often regret purchasing it and wish I would’ve saved the money instead. But buyer’s remorse can happen for a wide variety of
How many times have you purchased a cheap product that broke just a few months later? Inexpensive, mass-produced items may seem like a good deal when you first buy them. But the difference in quality is obvious once you get them home and start using them. Instead of buying low-cost items that fall apart, it may be better to follow the ‘buy once, cry once’
Recently I learned about a phenomenon called stealth inflation. It’s a type of inflation that happens when businesses add fees to their products and services to help maintain their profit margins. Resort fees at hotels and service fees on food delivery orders are two examples of stealth inflation. It’s estimated that Americans pay $65 billion in fees every year. So learning how to spot and
It’s a common misconception that you have to be a minimalist in order to be frugal. However, you don’t have to break the bank to try out the maximalist decor trend that’s popular on Instagram and TikTok. There are plenty of places to get affordable decor, from thrift stores to estate and garage sales. You can also flex your DIY skills and transform old furniture
