Money
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Wendy’s Is Closing 140 Locations by the End of the Year
Wendy’s has announced plans to shutter 140 underperforming restaurants by the end of 2024, on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. This isn’t necessarily bad news for the fast food giant, as the decision — revealed…
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It’s Official: TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy
TGI Fridays, the cultural touchstone of American casual dining that has served customers mozzarella sticks and bottomless fries for over half a century, filed for bankruptcy on Saturday, joining the ranks of other struggling sit-down chains like Red Lobster. Why…
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15 Easy Hacks to Help Save Money Every Day
Even though inflation has slowed from its post-pandemic heights, consumers are still looking for ways to save on everyday items. And unless you’re a frugal expert, there may be tons of tricks and secrets you’re not aware of. Keep reading…
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15 Things People Shouldn’t Overlook Before Buying a House
For most people, buying a home is the biggest financial decision they’ll make. And if you chose poorly, you could wind up with a huge loss instead of a smart investment. There are so many factors to consider, which can…
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Frightening Finances: 2 in 5 People Say Going Into Debt for Halloween Is Worthwhile
Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing around these days — money problems are scaring people, too. WalletHub surveyed 250 people to find out what they thought was scary this Halloween when it came to money. While just 1 in 5 were willing…
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Beloved Midwest Chain Frisch’s Big Boy Faces Evictions From at Least 20 Locations
Remember Big Boy? The diner-style restaurant with its iconic boy-holding-a-hamburger statues used to dot the country. The name of the restaurant actually comes from its popular Big Boy cheeseburger, a double-pattied creation with a third bun in the middle, which…
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‘Grate Cheese Robbery’: 24 Tons of Cheddar Stolen By Imposters in Massive Heist
The British artisanal cheese scene is in an uproar after 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth approximately $390,000 disappeared from a reputable London-based distributor in what is now dubbed…
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American Airlines Tries New Boarding System That Publicly Shames ‘Gate Lice’
Do those boarding group numbers really mean anything when you’re boarding a flight? Turns out they don’t really, at least until now. American Airlines is implementing a new system that…
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People Are Getting Huge Sums of Money From $300 Million Juul Class Action Lawsuit
Class-action lawsuits are a unique, but surprisingly common, way for companies to be held accountable to consumers. Usually, you can expect to get a few bucks from class-action suits you…
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Target Is Slashing Prices on 2,000 Items — Here’s What’s Cheaper
We don’t know about you, but we’re absolutely over paying inflation prices on everything. Thankfully, Target seems to have picked up on that consumer weariness because it just announced that…
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10 Reasons Why 20% of Americans Say They’ll Never Retire
While according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people age 70 and older made up only 5.8% of the labor force in 2023, that could change soon. In a poll this July,…
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The Cheapest (And Most Expensive) NHL Arenas in 2024
With more and more people priced out of major sporting arenas, the idea of going to a game always feels like it’ll cost a fortune. And if you’re a hockey…
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Surprising Facts About Trader Joe’s
Did you know there actually was a Joe behind Trader Joe’s? We didn’t, though we’ve been shopping at the founder’s quirky yet beloved grocery stores for years. That inspired us…
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Wooly Worms, Persimmon Seeds and Other Old-Timey Weather Indicators
How did folks predict the weather before we had meteorologists? They relied on the indicators they found in nature. From caterpillars to the color of the sunset, these folklore tidbits…
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15 Rules to Save Money While Shopping, According to Financial Experts
Saving money is a challenge, but in times of rising prices and stagnating wages, it’s essential. If you’re stuck on new ways to save money, you’ve come to the right…
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22 Companies That Are Demanding Workers Return to the Office
For everyone tapping away at their keyboard while laying back at the beach, we’ve got bad news: some workplaces are determined to get your rear back in an uncomfortable office…
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Home Depot To Make All Corporate Employees Work an Actual Store Shift
In a surprising but not unheard-of move, Home Depot will require its out-of-store employees to work some in-store shifts. This is in the midst of a sales decline, so clearly, some very specific…
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Sam’s Club Opens First New Location in 7 Years— It has No Checkout Lanes
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has just opened a groundbreaking new store in Grapevine, Texas—the first new location in seven years. Unlike any other store in the chain, this one features cutting-edge…
