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17 Veterans Benefits You Don’t Want To Miss
Expansive veterans’ benefits such as the G.I. Bill get a lot of attention and rightfully so — the programs give veterans a significant leg up when it comes to paying for a college education, one of life’s most expensive milestones.…
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Kroger and Albertsons To Combine in Grocery Mega Merger
Two of the nation’s largest grocery chains are planning to merge. Kroger said it plans to buy Albertsons, and if the deal goes through, it would create the second-largest grocer by market share in the country behind behemoth Walmart. The…
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Costco Superfans Share Their ‘Craziest’ Experiences at the Store
If the wildest thing you’ve ever seen at Costco is a steep, steep discount, consider yourself lucky. Costco superfans took to Reddit to share their craziest experiences at the warehouse store, and some of their stories are downright traumatizing. We’ve…
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Which Streaming Service Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck?
The financial technology company Self released a study comparing eight popular streaming services to determine which gives consumers the best value. Self’s method is simple: Using IMDb audience rating scores, subscription fees, and library size, Self reported findings such as…
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Brand Mashups You Never Saw Coming
Big companies know that one of their most valuable assets is their brands. So it follows that the only thing better than leveraging the power of one big name is joining forces with another — which must explain the dizzying…
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13 Eccentric Projects of the Super Rich
If money were no object, many of us might fix up an old car or remodel the house. Millionaires and billionaires use their fortunes to build spaceships, pursue immortality, create island nations, or mine asteroids. Then there’s Tesla founder Elon…
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15 Jobs That Are Most Vulnerable to a Recession
Recessions can be stressful for any wage earner, but some jobs are far more vulnerable than others during times of economic crisis. The next slowdown is predicted to be right…
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Best Movie Musicals of the Past 7 Decades
If you enjoy seeing actors suddenly burst into song and dance in the middle of a scene, chances are you’ve seen a movie musical or two. Most film musicals were…
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This Beloved Store Quit Black Friday For Good
Outdoor retailer REI has said it will be closed on Black Friday this year — and every year after. Gallery: 30+ Holiday Gifts to Buy Early Instead of participating in the…
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This Car Manufacturer Just Recalled Nearly All Its Electric Vehicles
Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive has recalled more than 12,000 pickups and SUVs, almost the entirety of the 15,300 vehicles that have rolled off its assembly lines since it started production…
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Target Recalls This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Item Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
When HGTV’s golden couple Chip and Joanna Gaines launched their Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand at Target in 2017, a frenzy was unleashed, and the line has been a…
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McDonald’s Is Bringing Back Halloween-Themed Happy Meal Pails
Gen Xers, get ready for a piece of childhood to return because the rumors are true: McDonald’s Happy Meal Halloween Pails are coming back this year. The pails, first offered in the mid-’80s,…
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32 National Monuments Everyone Should Visit at Least Once
If you’ve ticked off every destination on your national parks bucket list, then this list is for you: 32 national monuments across the U.S. that showcase the nation’s history, wildlife,…
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These Companies Are Hiring Seasonal Workers for the Holidays
Major retailers and shipping services like Target and UPS are beginning seasonal hiring sprees ahead of the holidays, when they’ll need all the help they can get. Looking for a…
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Dog and Cat Breeds With the Highest Veterinary Bills
Many consumers have wrestled with unexpected medical expenses, but there’s a good chance they weren’t all for human care. Veterinary bills can be costly, and some pets can cost more…
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24 American Women Who Are Self-Made Billionaires
Enough about Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban, and the like. With nearly 12 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., American women have built 10-figure net worths that represent not…
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Culver’s CurderBurger is Making a Comeback
What started as an April Fool’s Day prank turned into a phenomenon last year when Culver’s decided to bring the CurderBurger to life for one day only. In true cult-like,…
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Trader Joe’s Samples Have Finally Returned to Stores
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Trader Joe’s samples are back. The freebies began making their comeback Oct. 1, though dates will vary from store to store. Trader Joe’s has also made…
