Gina Ragusa
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Gina Ragusa is a journalist whose work has appeared in publications like Mic and TheStreet. She resides in sunny South Florida.
Don’t Buy This: Fancy Bottled Water Is a Stupid and Expensive Habit
Trendy waters—from alkaline to hydrogen—can cost you thousands of dollars a year. Here’s why you're better off drinking tap water.
Don’t Buy This: Never Pay Online Shipping Fees Again
Here are 50 retailers that offer free online shipping—plus tips on how to avoid these extras charges every time you shop.
Don't Buy This: You Don't Need Drano, Windex or Other Brand Name Cleaning Products
Making your own cleaners is cheap, easy, and better for the environment.
101 Brilliant Ways to Blow the $100 You Got for Graduation
Got a bit of dough with your diploma? Here are some ideas on how to spend it—from WTF to actually smart money moves that will make your life way better as you step out into the real world.
Don't Buy This: Travel Insurance Is Usually a Waste of Money
Save your vacation dollars for the fun stuff instead.
This Is How Much Money People Think You Need to Be Rich
A new survey sheds light on how high your net worth needs to be to feel wealthy. Here's why it's not that simple.
Don't Buy This: Your Annual Gym Membership Is a Waste of Money
You never go—and even if you do, it's probably not working.
Fear Is Driving Wannabe Homebuyers Insane
It's never a good idea to buy a house you can't afford—even if all your friends are instagramming their new home pictures.
Three Things I Don't Want for Mother's Day—Plus The One Thing I'll Treasure
Don't waste your money on dumb shit.
Your Summer Road Trip Just Got a Lot More Expensive
How to save money on gas? Learn where prices are lower and don’t drive like an asshole.
Don't Buy This: These Trendy Used Cars Just Aren't Worth It
A used car is a used car, no matter what you call it.
Don't Buy This: Why Tropical Fish Can Make Terrible Pets
You could be flushing money down the toilet—along with your dead fish.