Lifestyle
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Consumers Have $21 Billion Lying Unspent in Gift Cards
If you have an unused gift card sitting in your wallet, you’re not alone. Almost two-thirds of U.S. consumers have an unused gift card, and at least half of them are likely to lose that card before they use it,…
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Lastest Mercedes E-Class Offers Drivers What They Never Asked For: Built-In TikTok
Have you ever arrived at your destination, put your car in park, and gotten the sudden, uncontrollable urge to watch a TikTok video or play a round of Angry Birds? No? Mercedes-Benz thinks you might. The automaker has released a…
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For Once, Shake Shack Has a Good Deal, and It Includes Endless Wine
Fast-casual restaurant chain Shake Shack has a reputation for many things, like fantastic smash burgers, but being affordable isn’t on the list. A basic burger, fries, and shake add up to more than $15, which is why its new $20…
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Homes on the Market
Celebrity real estate is a world unto itself, one of seven- to eight-figure properties that are either homes to the stars or investment opportunities that appreciate with time. These are some of the more lavish homes of the rich and…
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7 Things Americans Waste Their Money On, According to Thrifty Redditors
If we look at metrics like food waste, energy use, or consumer spending, it’s clear that American culture is a culture of excess. But Redditors on r/Frugal buck that trend, in part by thinking critically about their expenditures. In a recent…
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I Made TikTok’s Viral Lasagna Soup — Here’s How to Make It for Less
Lasagna soup is the latest recipe to go viral on TikTok — thanks in part to a celebrity endorsement. While the dish is rich and comforting, I learned by cooking it that not only is the name misleading, but the…
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Mansion Once Owned by Madonna Hits the Market for $21 Million
Though you might expect a house owned by Madonna to be modern, you might be surprised by the Los Angeles home nestled in the Hollywood Hills once owned by the…
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Who Needs Amazon? Target Is Expanding Next-Day Delivery
Online shopping at Target is getting more convenient as the chain moves to expand the availability of next-day delivery to its customers. The big-box retailer is investing $100 million to…
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Apple Watch May Soon Help Diabetics Measure Blood Glucose
Though it isn’t a feature of the Apple Watch yet, the tech company is getting closer to offering noninvasive and continuous blood glucose monitoring through its smartwatch. which would be…
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One-Third of Americans Don’t Think They’ll Recover From the Pandemic
Many people want nothing more than to say good riddance to the pandemic. However, one year into the pandemic, 34% of Americans felt they would never recover from the financial…
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Dr. Prime? Why Amazon’s Purchase of a Health Care Provider Is Scary
Amazon closed on its $3.9 billion dollar deal to buy One Medical, a membership-based health care company that offers virtual services and has offices across the country. But the ramifications on…
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White House Program Looks To Save New Homebuyers $800 a Year
With the recent run-up in mortgage rates and housing prices still near record highs, the White House is hoping to ease some of the sticker shock of buying a home…
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Starbucks Wants To Put Olive Oil in Your Coffee
Ever thought of dumping a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in your coffee? Starbucks has, and the chain has begun selling it too. Starbucks’ new line of Oleato drinks sport…
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7 Purchases That Frugal Redditors Say Drastically Improved Their Lives
When it comes to frugality, saving money is only half the battle. The more difficult task is knowing when to put aside your miserliness and buy something meaningful. That’s why…
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Wegmans Expands Online Ordering Options for SNAP Customers
East Coast grocery chain Wegmans is expanding online ordering for customers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and electronic benefit transfer cards to include its website and mobile app —…
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A Chicken Fried Steak Meal for $5? You’ll Never Guess Where
One fast-food chain is beefing up its menu — literally — and it’s probably the chain you’d least expect. KFC has added a chicken fried steak meal to its menu. In…
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The Rich Are Dodging a Massive Tax Bill – Legally
Feeling the hit at tax time? That must mean you’re not a member of the 1%, since the upper-upper crust is skirting $160 billion in taxes each year, according to…
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New Costco Food Court Sandwich Costs the Same as a Whole Pizza
Costco might have sworn to sell its hot dog and soft drink combo for $1.50 “forever,” but adhering to cheapness isn’t the name of the game when it comes to…
