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The Absolute Cheapest Place to Buy Groceries Online

The Absolute Cheapest Place to Buy Groceries Online

Amazon Fresh, Target and Walmart all have cheap groceries available for fast delivery. We found the cheapest.

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AppleCare Plus vs. Phone Insurance: Which Is the Better Deal?

AppleCare Plus vs. Phone Insurance: Which Is the Better Deal?

We do the math to see if Apple or your wireless carrier offers the best value.

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Is Streaming Actually Cheaper Than Cable? We Do the Math

Is Streaming Actually Cheaper Than Cable? We Do the Math

We calculate if subscribing to Netflix, YouTube TV and other streaming services is really less expensive than paying for cable.

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The Absolute Cheapest Place to Buy Groceries Online

Amazon Fresh, Target and Walmart all have cheap groceries available for fast delivery. We found the cheapest.
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AppleCare Plus vs. Phone Insurance: Which Is the Better Deal?

We do the math to see if Apple or your wireless carrier offers the best value.
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Is Streaming Actually Cheaper Than Cable? We Do the Math

We calculate if subscribing to Netflix, YouTube TV and other streaming services is really less expensive than paying for cable.
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Save Money by Cooking With Your Air Fryer Instead of Your Oven. We Do the Math

Air fryers can actually save you money on your bills. Here's how much.
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Should You Shop at Trader Joe's or Aldi? We Find Out Which Is Cheaper

Let's compare the price of 40 common groceries to see which fan-favorite supermarket is more affordable.
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Here's How Much More Organic Groceries Cost Than Nonorganic

Buying organic food is far cheaper than it used to be when compared to nonorganic. We did some math to find out how exactly much more you'll pay.
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What Delivery App Has the Lowest Fees? We Did the Math to Find Out

We priced out orders from Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats to see which one offers the best deal on delivery.
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Yes, Using a Space Heater Could Save You Hundreds on Heating Costs This Winter

We do the math to calculate exactly what you can save with a space heater.
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Here's How Much a Meal Kit Costs vs. Buying the Groceries Yourself

With inflation's stubborn impact on grocery store prices, quick and easy meal kits have become a much better bargain.
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Is It Worth It to Upgrade to a Costco Executive Membership? We Do the Math

Costco's Executive membership will cost you more money each month, but also gives you 2% back on your purchases. We break down how much you need to spend to get your money's worth.
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Should You Get a Gym Membership or Just Buy a Peloton? We Do the Math

If you've set some fitness goals but aren't sure which option is best, we've broken down the yearly costs for both a Peloton bike and a gym membership.
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Is Xbox Game Pass Really Cheaper Than Buying Games? We Do the Math

We break down if it's worth it to buy an Xbox Game Pass subscription, or if you should just keep paying for individual games.
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Shopping at Costco Can Save You Big Money. Here's Exactly How Much

We break down the cost of buying groceries in bulk at Costco compared to a typical supermarket. The savings are major.
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