Money
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Big-Name Companies Paying at Least $15 an Hour
President Joe Biden has endorsed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, and though Congress hasn’t acted, prominent companies have been plumping up workers’ paychecks on their own. They include some notable employers that are using higher wages…
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Costco To Close Its Online Photo Center and Partner With Shutterfly
A year after shuttering its in-store photo kiosks, Costco is discontinuing its online photo services, according to an email sent to customers on Thursday. The move to shut down CostcoPhotoCenter.com coincides with a new partnership with Shutterfly, an online image-sharing…
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Trader Joe’s Hall of Fame Features Shoppers’ All-Time Favorites
With a large, cult-like fanbase, Trader Joe’s values the opinions of its customers so much that at the beginning of each year, the grocer reaches out to collect votes on shoppers’ favorite products. Over the years, a handful of products…
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Here’s Why Egg Prices Are Hitting Record Highs
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has killed nearly 60 million chickens and led to a record increase in egg prices. When chickens are exposed to the highly contagious avian influenza, farmers have to kill the entire flock…
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This Vodka Brand Is Celebrating Dry January … With Martha Stewart
Dry January continues to gain in popularity each year as consumers look to put a check on their alcohol consumption. The monthlong decision to abstain from alcohol is promoted by social media influencers swearing to abide by healthier lifestyles, performed…
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Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About the Ford F-150
Stop us if you’ve heard this one: The rugged, reliable Ford F-150 is the bestselling truck in America. And it’s been that way since the White House was occupied by a man named, well, Ford. Despite parts and supply chain issues…
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FDA Greenlights Abortion Pill Expansion
From abortion proposals appearing on several state ballots during November’s midterm elections to pharmacies refusing to fill prescriptions of medications that could be used to terminate a pregnancy, the back-and-forth between…
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Big-Name Companies Where Workers Are Fighting to Unionize
Only about 10% of U.S. employees were union members in 2021 — a drop of about half from 1983, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But these days, with…
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Automakers With the Most Recalls in 2022
Auto recalls seemed to be in the news frequently in the past year, leading to many consumers receiving a card in the mail informing them that their cars or trucks…
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Southwest Gives All Passengers Affected by Meltdown 25,000 Rapid Rewards Points
Southwest is offering all passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed during the travel meltdown 25,000 Rapid Rewards points in a “gesture of goodwill,” according to a widely circulated email…
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Food Hacks From TikTok That Live Up to Hype
TikTok’s influence is both real and powerful, inspiring trends, ideas, and purchases that are so viral they lead to retail shortages. The social media site is also riddled with cooking…
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Taco Bell Testing 2 New Versions of Mexican Pizza
Customizing a pizza when you order one is a given unless you only eat plain cheese. But Taco Bell serves up just one option when it comes to its Mexican…
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7 Best Quick (and Cheap) Costco Meals, According to Superfans
If you’ve got an empty stomach, an even emptier fridge, and post-work fatigue, chances are you’re going to splurge on takeout. One money-saving solution: plan ahead and stock your kitchen…
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Migrant Surge Forces US National Park To Close
Natural disasters such as wildfires and massive floods have forced some U.S. national parks to close for up to weeks at a time in recent months. But the effects of…
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Beware These Early Retirement Myths
Saving for retirement is challenging and sometimes overwhelming work. It’s a reality borne out by the numbers: half of American households over the age of 55 have no retirement savings…
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Saving Strategies That Could Cost You Money
Cutting costs here and there is a common way consumers try to save money. But many familiar tactics just aren’t worthwhile, and some may end up costing more — in…
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Famous CEOs Who Ended Up Behind Bars
The story of Elizabeth Holmes, the blood-test entrepreneur whose product never worked, has captivated court-watchers for years and is bound to recapture attention when she’s sentenced in September. But Holmes…
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13 Long-Term Steps to Reduce Your Living Expenses and Save Money
Whether your budget and income already took a hit from the pandemic or you’re concerned about how a recession would impact you, there are a number of ways you can start…
