Money
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Inflation Drives Consumers To Postpone Medical Care at Record Rate
More consumers in the U.S. postponed receiving medical treatment in 2022 than ever before because of the high cost of health care, a Gallup poll shows. Overall, 38% of U.S. adults surveyed said that they or a family member put…
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Amazon Slammed Online After Cutting Popular Charity Program
Following another round of historic layoffs that axed thousands of employees, Amazon announced the discontinuation of its AmazonSmile charity program on Wednesday. The decision was met with outrage on social media, where shoppers, public figures, and nonprofits slammed the e-commerce…
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These Are the Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers
Homebuyers in recent years have had to deal with soaring home prices, a competitive market, and, more recently, rising mortgage rates, all of which have made it difficult for first-time homebuyers. But there are some markets where housing remains more…
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Here’s How Much a Gallon of Gas Costs Around the World
U.S. gas prices have crept up some 17 cents in the past month, and many Americans are none too happy about the current cost to fill their tanks. Although gas prices have increased significantly over the years, the United States…
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Amazon Out of Its Prime as Memberships Seen Slipping
Amazon once again registered as the world’s largest retailer in 2022, but the ecommerce giant also appears to have recorded its first drop in Prime memberships. The number of individual Prime members fell to 168 million in December from 170…
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Used-Car Shoppers See Some Relief as Prices Tumble
Pandemic-fueled demand for used cars pushed prices higher than expected during the last few years, but now shoppers in the market for a previously owned vehicle are getting some relief. Prices for used cars and trucks dropped 2% in November…
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Chevrolet Introduces Its First Hybrid Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette has evolved by leaps and bounds during its 70-year run and now the automaker has unveiled its first hybrid version of the iconic sports car. The 2024…
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17 Best Jobs for Introverts
Finding a career that is both fulfilling and lucrative can be challenging — especially for those who dislike social interaction. Jobs that are best suited to introverts typically involve working…
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Mountain Dew Moonshine and More Secret Brand Histories
Through advertising, companies build brands consumers feel they can trust, but it’s not always in their best interest to tell the whole truth. Many of the seemingly unimpeachable brands we…
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Dollar General Hit With Restraining Order for Pricing Errors
With prices on many consumer goods rising quickly, shoppers have come to grips with not everything at the dollar store costing $1, even when it seems it should. But in…
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These Are the Most Trustworthy Grocery Stores in the US
Inflation might have shoppers searching for the cheapest store to score groceries, but the stores with the lowest prices might not necessarily be the most trustworthy. Market research firm BrandSpark…
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Score Free Food at Del Taco Through the End of January
Del Taco wants to help you get through the doldrums of winter with the best thing possible: free food. Through Jan. 31, customers at the Tex-Mex chain can score a…
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Elvis’ Pet Chimp Wasn’t the Only Unusual Thing About Graceland
Elvis Presley, who died Aug. 16, 1977, would have been 88 years old this year. Whether you’re a devoted fan or fascinated by the mystique surrounding the King when it…
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9 Practical Things You Can Do With an Orphan Sock
There are few phenomena as vexing, perplexing, and widespread as the disappearance of a single sock. Everyone has at least one sock that mysteriously loses its mate. Whatever the cause —…
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TikTok’s Wildly Popular Pink Sauce Has Hit Shelves at Walmart
Despite its controversial beginnings and bizarre Pepto Bismol color, Chef Pii’s Pink Sauce has hit store shelves at Walmart thanks in part to a partnership with Dave’s Gourmet of “Hot…
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6 Disposable Products You Should Reuse, According to Thrifty Redditors
Every year, millions of metric tons of single-use products are burned, tossed into landfills, or dumped into the ocean, releasing noxious pollutants into the environment. Not only that, but disposable…
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These 13 States Still Tax Groceries
Food is expensive enough as it is, thanks to rampant inflation. However, for residents of several states, rising prices aren’t the only worry, because they’re still stuck paying some sort…
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Expensive Car Problems You Never Want to Have
There’s nothing like a “check engine” light to induce stress even on the best day. Since it can be far more annoying and much pricier to ignore the light and…
