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Does Target’s New AI-Powered Shopping Assistant Make Holiday Gift Buying Easier? Sort of.
Target has hopped on the AI train. The retail chain has launched the Bullseye Gift Finder, a generative artificial intelligence-driven recommendation tool. So, go ahead and ask a robot what to get for that fussy tween in your life. It can’t…
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Furniture and Home Decor You Should Never Buy New
Shopping for new furniture or decor for your home? Sometimes it’s better to shop secondhand rather than new. Used items can cost less and add an interesting decor element to your home. Why Buy Secondhand? Let’s start with the environment.…
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Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Shoppers Over $20 Billion This Holiday Season
If shopping for the holidays seems more expensive this year, blame credit card “swipe fees.” This is what credit card companies charge stores when you use credit cards — and you can bet that fee gets passed down to you…
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10 Clever Uses for an Empty Paper Towel Roll
Though things like paper towel rolls are easily disposed of, there are a surprising number of reasons to keep ‘em. Unsure why you’d ever do something like that? Here are 10 reasons to hang on to those extra paper towel…
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Nearly One-Third of U.S. Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010
If you’ve had a problem filling a prescription lately, this might be the reason. There’s been some bad news in the world of pharmacies of late. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Southern California and…
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Stoli Vodka Makers File for Bankruptcy — Here’s What It Means for Vodka Drinkers
A beloved brand of vodka is on the rocks (and we don’t mean the beverage itself). Last week Stoli Group USA, the American subsidiary of Stoli Group which produces the namesake vodka and other spirits, along with affiliate and bourbon…
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More Than Half of Shoppers Feel Pressured to Overspend for the Holidays, Survey Says
You’re not the only one feeling stressed out about holiday shopping. A survey by Talker Research found that 56% feel pressure to spend money during the holidays — whether or…
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Tips and Tricks to Make Winter Travel Easier
There are many reasons to set out on a winter trip: Maybe you’re heading for a ski resort, chasing elusive sightings of the aurora borealis, saving money with off-season travel,…
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Over 1 Million Oven Gloves Recalled Over Burn Risk — Here’s What to Know
When you buy an oven mitt or heat-proof glove, you expect them to prevent burns. But that’s not the case with one brand of oven gloves that’s been on sale…
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The Worst Cities for Package Theft in 2024
You better watch out, you better not cry — because porch pirates are coming to town, and it might be your package they’ve got their eyes on. According to the annual…
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Chipotle Just Raised Its Prices Again to ‘Offset Inflation’
There are few restaurants of any variety as beloved as Chipotle in this country, and value is a big reason for a lot of people. That might be changing soon,…
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What You Need To Know About the Cold and Flu Season
Though winter may have many of us hunkering down amid cold snaps and snowstorms, it’s also a time that ushers in some unwelcome visitors: colds and flu. Adults average two…
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15 Ways to Save on Christmas This Year
Every year, millions of Americans go all out for Christmas. And this year will likely be no different. In fact, almost one-third of consumers said they were still paying off…
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11 Benefits of Working Past Retirement Age
Contemporary thought about getting older is changing, and more seniors are looking to stay in the workforce, be it in their longtime job, or in a second or third career.…
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Unexpectedly Awesome Places to Retire Across America
The decision on where to retire has never been more interesting. Based on shifting population demographics and revitalized downtowns in places off the beaten track, it’s eye-opening to see what…
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Amazon Sued for ‘Fake Discounts’ Ahead of Busy Holiday Shopping Season
Holiday shopping is in full swing this week, with Black Friday deals everywhere you look. But one major retailer, Amazon, just got accused of deceptive sales practices in a recently…
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Egg Prices Spike Amid Nationwide Shortage: Here’s Why
Just as shoppers began to feel a bit of relief with inflation easing and supermarket prices inching down, a new hurdle has everyone scrambling — empty egg shelves and soaring…
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17 Things You Wouldn’t Know If You Never Lived in the Suburbs
If you’re a city dweller, living in the suburbs can either seem like a dream or a nightmare. If you’ve never made the move, you should know it’s a little…
