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These 12 Things Are Actually Getting Cheaper
If it feels like everything is more expensive these days, that’s not far from the truth. Inflation is near a 40-year record, and prices for gas, food, and other daily necessities seem to be higher every week. But there are…
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The Craziest Marketing Stunts of All Time
Companies have a grand tradition of marketing stunts — that is, doing something off the wall to create buzz, often for a new product or service. Marketing stunts aren’t without risk: Hype may obscure a painfully bad product, but it…
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Family Dollar Hit With Subpoena, Lawsuits Over Rodent Infestation
After investigators found evidence of a massive rodent infestation at a Family Dollar distribution center, Arkansas is suing the dollar-store chain. The lawsuit accuses Family Dollar and parent company Dollar Tree of negligence, deception, and conspiracy, the Associated Press reports. “This…
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FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe
Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General Mills’ production facilities, and safety experts encouraged consumers to leave…
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15 Historic Failures by Successful Billionaires
Thomas Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” From show business and athletics to tech and the corporate world, the giants of every industry have one thing in common: They went for…
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Struggling With Rising Grocery Prices? Don’t Expect Relief Anytime Soon
It’s no secret that grocery prices have gone up — you probably see it every week in the checkout lane. Unfortunately, it’s only going to get worse. The average price of groceries is likely to rise 3% to 4% by…
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Here’s How Much More Groceries Cost at Kroger in 2022
Inflation hasn’t been doing us any favors at the grocery store lately — the cost of eating at home shot up 10% in the last year, according to the latest…
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Costco Dropping Special Shopping Hours for Seniors
If you’ve been taking advantage of pandemic-related special operating hours at Costco, your days of nearly empty stores and short lines are coming to an end. Related: 17 Insider Secrets for…
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Heading Back to the Office? Be Prepared for ‘Lunchflation’
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and that’s never been as painfully true as it is now. Prices for midday meals like sandwiches and salads have outpaced price…
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Free At-Home COVID Tests Finally Available to Medicare Recipients
Millions of seniors on Medicare are now able to pick up free COVID tests at more than a dozen retail pharmacies. It’s a significant milestone because Medicare recipients were originally left…
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TurboTax Gets Sued for ‘Free’ Tax Filing Promises
It turns out those TurboTax ads promising “free free free free free” tax filing aren’t just annoying — they may also be intentionally misleading, according to the Federal Trade Commission. …
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Getting Spam Texts From Your Own Number? Join the Club
If you’ve been getting spam texts from what appears to be your very own cell number recently, you’re not alone. Related: How to Recognize IRS Fraud, Vaccine Cons, and Other Big…
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Applebee’s Distances Itself From Memo Advocating Lower Wages
Think twice before you type. It’s advice an Applebee’s executive probably wishes he’d followed now that a controversial memo has been leaked online. Wayne Pankratz, an executive with Apple Central, a…
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Chicago Gas Giveaway Causes Major Traffic Headaches
A Chicago businessman is digging deep into his pockets to help relieve residents’ pain at the pump, but his gesture has been a controversial one — and as local news reports…
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Shoppers Threaten to Boycott ‘Woke’ Home Depot
In yet another Twitter dust-up, Home Depot is being lambasted for being overly “woke,” and some customers are even threatening to boycott the chain. Related: The Biggest Retail Boycotts of All…
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Airbnb Cracks Down on Ukrainian Bookings
When people began booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine to get money into the hands of the embattled country’s citizens, it seemed like a good idea — even to Airbnb, which…
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What the Heck is a Pineberry? Here’s What the Latest Fruit Fad is All About
If you’ve seen white strawberries on store shelves or in your social media feeds and confused them for unripe fruit, you’re not alone. Related: Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the…
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How Much Is Your Age Group Affected by Online Fraud?
The pandemic has given rise to another plague: Online fraud. Internet scammers are flourishing as more of us conduct our day-to-day lives online, including shopping, banking, and communicating with friends…
