Lifestyle
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Which Royals Do Americans Love – and Which Ones Do They Loathe?
While the British royal family has long been a source of fascination for Americans, that doesn’t mean they’re all universally loved — some may even be loathed. A YouGov survey suggests Americans love some royals — and love to hate…
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10 Things Wealthy People Don’t Understand About Being Poor, According to Redditors
It’s hard to believe that some people have no clue what it’s like to be poor (there are documentaries, people). But those who grew up in wealth and were never exposed to the working class just don’t know what it’s…
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Expensive Water Bill? Here’s What You Can Do To Cut Back
The average American uses 156 gallons of water a day. To put that into perspective, that’s double what the typical French person uses and quadruple what the average person uses in India. So unless you’re a card-carrying climate activist who…
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‘Donahue’ and Other Iconic Talk Shows We Used To Be Obsessed With
Phil Donahue, who died Sunday at 88, will be long remembered for changing day talk TV shows with a format that leaned heavily on participation and interaction with the studio audience. Initially called the “The Phil Donahue Show” and later “Donahue,”…
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This Rising Social Media Star Hilariously Skewers Workplace Culture — And You’ll Want Him to Be Your New Best Friend
In need of a laugh today? Is your job driving you to the brink (or to drink)? Let us introduce you to Farsby, a social media darling who’s tapped into all the politics, absurdity, and frustrations of the workplace in…
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Cut!: 14 Actors With Bad On-Set Reputations
Have you ever loved an actor so much that you put a poster of them on your bedroom wall when you were younger? Maybe you’ve committed yourself to watching every movie or show they were ever in. But have you…
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PSA: The Container Store Is Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond’s Defunct 20% Off Coupons — But Act Fast
After a years-long tailspin, Bed Bath & Beyond finally filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving a legacy of those big blue 20% off coupons behind. As of April 26, 2023,…
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From the ‘Seriously, You Do Not Need That’ Files: The Stupidest Products We Saw This Week
As anyone who has gone down the Amazon rabbit hole can tell you, there are many, many things you can buy that you probably don’t need. There are also products…
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Budgeting for Rent: Here’s How Much You Can Really Afford
For the first time ever, Moody’s Analytics found that the average renter household is paying 30% of their income on rent in the U.S., meaning that the country is now…
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Real People, Real Solutions: Thrifty Redditors Share Their Tips for Conquering Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is rampant in the U.S., affecting over a third of Americans, according to a recent Bankrate survey. But it’s not often that you hear from folks struggling…
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Is Your Gym Membership Holding You Hostage? Here’s How To Bust Out
Canceling a gym membership can feel like trying to bench press a boulder — it’s a heavy lift. First, you have to locate the membership contract you signed and break…
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12 Surprisingly Insightful Celebrity Quotes About Money
If there is one prevailing thought among the public when it comes to celebrities, it’s that they’re out of touch with the grittier details of real life, including the average…
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‘Social Murder’: Poverty Kills More Americans Than Accidents, Guns, and Obesity, Study Shows
Poverty is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to new research. “Poverty silently killed 10 times as many people as all the homicides in 2019,” said David Brady,…
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Bed Bath & Bankrupt: You Only Have 2 Days to Use Up Those 20% Off Coupons
After struggling to stay in business, it finally happened: Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, April 23. The writing has been on the wall for years now…
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‘Zuck, You Owe Me Money!’ How Facebook Users Can Apply for a Share of a $725M Settlement
If you’re the kind of person that starts your day by rolling out of bed, grabbing your phone, and seeing Facebook notifications, then Meta, Facebook’s parent company, owes you money.…
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Apple’s High-Yield Savings Account Offers a Whopping 4.15%. But Is It Worth the Hassle?
By now you’ve probably heard that Apple has partnered with Goldman Sachs to offer a high-yield savings account with an enticing 4.15% annual interest rate. For perspective, that’s more than…
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Ditch Fast Fashion: 9 Clothing Brands That Are Guaranteed to Last, According to Redditors
Before fast fashion took over the world with cheap, environmentally destructive clothes, you could wear the same T-shirt for years before it started falling apart. But now everyone shops at…
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Is Temu a Scam or a Bargain Hunter’s Dream?
If there’s one thing that global capitalism does well, it’s churning out tons and tons of useless junk. Temu (pronounced TEE-moo) is emblematic of that excess. The e-commerce website —…
