Money
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‘Everybody Is Broke’: Why a $50 Car Rental Deposit Feels Like a Breaking Point for the Middle Class
In a viral Reddit thread, a car rental employee shared how often customers were unable to pay a $50 car rental deposit.
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Food Pantry Hauls Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All — and These Photos Prove It
Wondering what you might get at a food pantry? These photos illustrate the variety of items and quality anyone might encounter during their next visit.
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No Raise, No Problem: ‘Gave Myself a Raise by Doing Less Work’
Hear from employees who didn’t receive raises, and their decision to give as little effort as they feel the company deserved.
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A Teacher Couple Paid Off Their $212k Mortgage in 4 Years, and People Have Questions
Reader, it can be done. Here’s how one couple paid off their six-figure mortgage in just a few years (Spoiler alert: It wasn’t easy).
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You Actually Don’t Need All Those Streaming Subscriptions at the Same Time
Learn how rotating streaming subscriptions helps you watch hit shows while cutting your monthly streaming bill.
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‘It’s About Time’: Costco Is Finally Catching Up With Sam’s Club’s Scan-and-Go Technology
Years after Sam’s Club incorporated it, Costco scan-and-go technology is being tested at warehouses around the country. Here’s what we know.
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Noodles & Company Closes 30+ Locations Nationwide, Customers Blame ‘$18 (Small) Bowls of Noodles’
Learn more about the 2026 Noodles & Company closures, which some customers attribute to low quality food getting more expensive.
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The Costco Craze Continues: 6 New Warehouses Opening Across 3 States
The new Costco warehouses are set to debut in Texas, Utah, and California. Find out when the doors will open.
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Watch Out, Aldi: Another Budget Grocery Store Joins the Dye-Free Club
As concern over food dye grows, Save a Lot has become the latest grocery chain to go dye-free. Find out how that might affect what your groceries look like.
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Aldi Opening 180 Stores in 2026, Including in 2 New States
Here’s what we know about the new Aldi locations scheduled to open this year, along with Aldi’s plan for a revamped website and new distribution centers.
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Macy’s Keeps Closing Stores, and 14 More Are on the Chopping Block This Year
More Macy’s closures are on the way as the chain continues to slim down its footprint in 2026. Here are the stores saying goodbye.
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The 6 Sneakiest Subscription Charges Americans Forget to Cancel
From barely-used streaming services to trendy lifestyle apps, these subscription charges put a major dent in your wallet every month.
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14 Budgeting Mistakes That Are Quietly Wrecking Your Finances
Some habits that seem like money savers actually cost you more. Learn which budgeting mistakes to avoid so you can truly cut back on spending.
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52 Smart Storage Tips to Keep Your Food Fresh Longer (and Cut Down on Grocery Waste)
Cut food waste and save money with 52 smart food storage tips that keep produce fresh longer, stretch grocery dollars, and reduce store trips.
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AI Roles Are America’s Fastest-Growing Jobs, and Everyone Is Just Trying to Keep Up
Brush up on your tech skills: AI roles are among the top fastest growing jobs in America, according to a new study from LinkedIn.
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Target Opening Almost 40 New Stores in 2026
Despite a rough 2025, new Target locations are springing up around the country in 2026. Here’s the full list of new outposts.
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U.S. Job Growth Ends 2025 on Its Slowest Pace Since 2020
Despite employers adding 50,000 jobs in December 2025, U.S. job growth hasn’t been this slow since the pandemic.
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How No-Spend Days Can Help You Save Money Fast
No-spend days are an easy way to cut your spending quickly. Read on for the rules behind the trendy budget hack, and how to make it work for you.
