Under $100
Mattress topper under $100: will it fix a bad bed
Will a mattress topper under $100 fix a bad bed? It can soften a firm mattress, but it cannot fix a sagging one. Here is how to tell and what to buy.
Hamza Idrissi4 min read
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Under $50
Headphones under $50: wired, wireless or earbuds
Headphones under $50 can sound good if you pick the right type. Here is when wired beats wireless, what to check, and what cheap models skimp on.
Hamza Idrissi6 min read
Under $50
How to pick a watch under $50 that lasts
What a watch under $50 can do well, which water-resistance ratings to trust, and how to tell a good cheap watch from a bad one before you buy.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Beauty and skin
Moisturizer for dry skin on a budget: what to look for
Moisturizer for dry skin on a budget: which ingredients help, how to read a label, and when a plain cheap cream does the same job as a pricey one.
Manon Lambert5 min read
Under $25
LED vs incandescent bulbs: which costs less over time
LED vs incandescent bulbs: an LED costs more at the shelf but less over its life. Here is the simple math, with round example numbers you can swap for yours.
Hamza Idrissi4 min read
Under $25
Things worth buying for under $25, and a few to skip
Small, useful buys that typically cost under $25 and get used every week, plus the cheap items and gadgets that end up wasting your money.
Manon Lambert3 min read
Under $100
Office chair under $100: what to check before you sit
Office chair under $100: the five checks that matter, what a cheap chair usually gets wrong, and when to buy used instead of paying for a new one.
Manon Lambert6 min read
Spend or save
How to shop a sale without overspending
How to shop a sale without overspending: a list of what you need, a cost-per-use check and a 24-hour rule that stop 50% off from costing you more.
Hamza Idrissi6 min read
Spend or save
Spend or save: a verdict on 20 everyday buys
Quick verdicts on 20 common purchases, from mattresses to phone cases, so you know where extra money helps and where the cheaper option is fine.
Hamza Idrissi2 min read