Business
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Herbalife, Savers, and 6 Other ‘Evil Companies’ That People Don’t Talk About Enough
Amazon is so evil that it’s almost too on the nose. To begin with, the e-commerce giant is helmed by an out-of-touch billionaire who wants to colonize space. And then there are the company’s countless controversies. Spying on customers. Forcing employees to…
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Move Over, In-N-Out and Shake Shack: There’s a New ‘It’ Burger
In-N-Out is out. Shake Shack can take a step back. Whataburger — what burger? There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to rave-worthy burgs, and it’s surprisingly niche. Last summer, “Good Morning America” crowned rapper Bun B’s Houston-based…
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Bank of America Customers May Be Eligible for Piece of $100 Million Payout
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Tuesday that it is taking action against Bank of America for charging junk fees, withholding credit card rewards, and opening fake accounts. “These practices are illegal and undermine customer trust,” said CFPB Director…
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The Richest Person in Every State
Forbes likes a good horserace. Its annual survey of the wealthiest people in the world includes the biggest names in business and philanthropy including old, old money, and the nouveau riche. Whatever their path to wealth, there are a lot…
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Redditors Riff on The Fact That Housing Is Overpriced and Wages Are Too Low
A recent post on the subreddit r/WorkReform by u/LiveBeyondYourMemes said simply, “We can all agree that housing is overpriced and wages are too low” above a meme of Spongebob Squarepants holding signs of the median home prices in 2009 and…
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Brutal Corporate Fails You Can Watch on TV
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a corporation or business venture fail, especially when it’s due to the greedy founder getting caught in lies that took advantage of the little guy. But even when a company flounders for reasons beyond…
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Costco Is Cracking Down on Membership Sharing, and Redditors Have Some Horror Stories
It’s official: Costco is cracking down on membership sharing. That means if you normally lend your card to your brother, or use your friend’s card to buy your groceries, you…
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‘Well Down the Path of Enshittification’: Consumers React to Lawsuit Claiming Amazon ‘Tricked and Trapped’ Prime Subscribers
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for allegedly duping millions of consumers into signing up for its paid Prime subscription service. The legal complaint, filed Wednesday, also claims that…
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‘Greedflation’: Why Inflation Is SO Good for Food Billionaires
While inflation rates seem to be cooling in the last few months, that doesn’t mean they aren’t enormously high. Two years ago, white bread was 22% cheaper and butter was 31%…
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Costco’s Self-Checkout Process Is ‘Awful,’ According to Customers
Have you found yourself getting increasingly annoyed with Costco’s self-checkout stations? You’re not alone. Some of the warehouse chain’s biggest fans on Reddit’s r/Costco community — not to mention we…
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“Like I Ate Sticky Cardboard”: Customers Say Crumbl Cookies’ Krispies Bar Is A Total Ripoff
Have you ever eaten something from a bakery or restaurant, and thought, “Man, I could have definitely made this myself for way less money”? Even if you’re one of the…
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If Brands Were ‘Brutally Honest,’ They’d Have These Hilarious Slogans
If there’s one thing that big corporations do well, it’s lie. Miller High Life is the “champagne of beers”? Come on. But consumers often see through the public relations B.S.…
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Is Venmo Safe? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About the Payment App
Thanks to the rise of peer-to-peer payment apps, going Dutch has never been easier. Just pull out your phone and ask for their username. But if you count yourself among…
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‘Don’t Work Too Hard, Your Name Is Not on the Building’: Viral TikTok Reminds Us How Disposable Employees Can Be
I once had a boss who loved to remind me that her name was on the door of the business, not mine. She wanted me to respond to her messages…
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Could ChatGPT Double as Your Business Partner? Here’s What You Need To Know
Starting a business can be an exhilarating yet daunting journey, filled with tough decisions, stresses, and uncertainties. But if being your own boss is the ultimate dream, could harnessing the…
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Consumer Watchdog Says Storing Cash in Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal Might Not Be Safe. Here’s What You Should Do Instead
When a bank fails, up to $250,000 of your money is insured by the FDIC. But that isn’t true for cash that’s stored on payment apps like Venmo, Cash App,…
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From McDonald’s to Crocs: Iconic Companies Founded the Year You Were Born
Innovation has rarely been in short supply over the past eight decades, and chances are you share your birth year with a company that has left a lasting mark on…
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10 Times Costco Angered Loyal Customers
Running a retail store — let alone an entire national chain — isn’t easy, and it’s impossible to please every customer. But over the years, Costco has made some decisions…
