These days, you can’t really call yourself a fast-food restaurant unless you’ve got a value menu worth bragging about. With only nine items on offer, four of which are only available during breakfast hours, I’m not sure McDonald’s has the…
This last decade has undoubtedly given rise to all manners of unexpected, and honestly, occasionally, unfortunate trends. The digital worlds of places like TikTok have certainly given some folks the necessary platform to inspire positive change and actually work to…
The reality is that danger in some form or another is always going to be out there, and what’s really wild, is that there are all kinds of “safe” products that if used just a bit differently can evolve to…
If there’s one food Costco is known for — besides $5 rotisserie chickens — it’s its hot dog combo. The Costco cafe at the front of the store has been selling the combo for $1.50 since 1985; it will stay at…
We’re not sure there’s such a thing as a bad burrito. Whether its stuffed with meat or just filled with beans and cheese, it’s hard to mess up the Tex-Mex staple. But that’s not to say that there isn’t a…
McDonald’s announced on Tuesday that its beloved McFlurry is getting a “sustainable makeover.” Across the U.S., the fast food giant is swapping out its iconic hollow, plastic McFlurry spoon for one that uses less plastic. McDonald’s will also stir its…
Back in August, eCommerceBytes broke the news that Amazon would be testing a new free shipping threshold, raising the minimum from $25 to $35. Although Amazon confirmed the change, it…
Another day, another price hike? It certainly seems that way, with price increases affecting everything from what we eat to how we relax. And though paying more for anything is…
This is just the kind of AskReddit thread that was guaranteed to get folks riled up. Since the dawn of time itself, it would seem that generations separated by age…
Buying a home can be a minefield, especially in today’s overheated market. And no amount of money or preparation can guarantee you good neighbors — and plenty of homeowners have…
Many gorgeous places rarely see tourists because they’re too remote, politically risky, expensive, or lack the infrastructure that makes trips doable. Others are simply closed to visitors. Still, nothing can…
After news broke that Chipotle is set to raise prices for the fourth time in two years, fans on Reddit are saying they’ll take their business elsewhere. “Bye. Was teetering…
The public spotlight can feel hot enough as it is, but it can get downright blistering when a live mic, still-rolling camera, or supposedly private text catches politicians, celebrities, or…
Many of us have that one family member or friend that we find ourselves regularly appalled and mystified over trying to figure out just how they ended up making the…
Taco Bell’s Bell Breakfast Box offers a sweet deal in a fast-food world dominated by overpriced sandwiches on fast-food breakfast menus. The Bell not only has a diverse breakfast menu…
Costco members can look forward to a new perk: affordable health care. In a Sept. 24 press release, the health tech company Sesame announced a partnership with Costco to bring…
From extreme heat to severe drought to flooding, the effects of climate change have steadily produced troubling ripple effects around the globe, including food insecurity and natural disasters. Droughts have…
Social Security payments are the primary source of income for many retirees. About 60% of respondents to a 2022 survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Board indicated that their retirement…