Money
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Subway Ditches Employees and Dining In for Vending Machines
Subway is planning to roll out sandwich-vending machines nationwide, shunning traditional restaurants in some locations for a faster grab-and-go concept that eschews the need for dining rooms and even employees. The fast-food chain’s first sub-sandwich vending machine, dubbed Grab &…
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Costco Agrees to Cut Supply-Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Costco has taken a step toward curbing its greenhouse gas emissions, with the retailer committing to new emission reduction targets in 2023. The wholesaler’s decision comes after 70% of Costco shareholders voted in January to back a green investment firm’s…
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20 Famous Brands That Made Remarkable Comebacks
The pandemic meant bankruptcies and going-out-of-business bonanzas for plenty of companies. But even the worst doom-and-gloom scenarios haven’t always spelled the end for some of the nation’s best-known companies. Here are some of the most recognizable comeback kids — including iconic…
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Here Are the Best Cheap Sports Cars Under $30k
It’s rare to find a car that’s fast, affordable, and well-reviewed, but we’ve compiled a list of rare machines that tick all three boxes. Whether you want a sleek example of Japanese engineering or a high-powered pony car, here are…
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Sam’s Club’s Hot Dog Combo Just Got Cheaper. In Your Face, Inflation!
Sam’s Club just took aim at both Costco and inflation by lowering the price of a food court favorite: the hot dog combo. The hefty quarter-pound 100% beef hot dog and 32-ounce refillable soda combo now costs $1.38, a drop…
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You’ll Never Believe This Thanksgiving Dinner Is Actually Ice Cream
We’ve all at least thought about having dessert for dinner, but now’s your chance to take it to the next level. Life Raft Treats, an artisan ice cream truck based in Charleston, South Carolina, is making Thanksgiving TV dinner trays…
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15 Clever Uses for Duct Tape That Save Money
In many homes, duct tape is the go-to solution when something’s broken. A 2019 study of 2,000 Americans found that 51% of participants had duct tape fixing something in their…
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How Salvage Grocery Stores Help Shoppers Save Money (and the Planet)
As inflation continues to eat away at budgets, more shoppers are turning to salvage stores, which sell damaged, discounted, and otherwise unwanted goods for cheap. In the first part of…
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Dunkin’s Free Coffee Might Make Mondays More Bearable
When the Sunday scaries turn into Monday melodrama, sometimes a caffeinated pick-me-up is the only saving grace. For Dunkin’ rewards members, that start-of-the-week jolt is on the (orange-and-pink) house for…
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Charlize Theron Puts Her California Bungalow Up for Sale
Oscar-winner Charlize Theron has two homes in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, so it’s no surprise she’s looking to offload her bungalow in the Beverly Grove neighborhood. Gallery: The Most…
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The Best IPAs You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
When IPAs became all the rage in the 2010s, I resisted the craft beer trend, preferring cheap, easy-drinking light beers to the metallic bitterness of a bottle of Lagunitas. Everything…
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Deli Counter Meat and Cheese Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak
One person and an unborn baby have died from listeria, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A total of 16 people have become infected during the outbreak, which began…
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Tiny Houses Across the Country for Every Budget
Tiny houses aren’t just for people on HGTV who want to declutter their lives but don’t understand why a bathroom in a shipping container doesn’t have a tub. They are,…
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Shake ’n Bake Shakes Things Up by Ditching Plastic Bags
Since its inception more than 50 years ago, Shake ‘N Bake hasn’t changed — until now. The Kraft Heinz Co. is doing away with the very container behind the product’s…
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Steve McQueen’s Former Malibu Digs Up for Sale
He’s long gone, but the former Malibu digs of iconic actor Steve McQueen are back on the market for $17 million. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sports 4,335 square feet of…
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Starbucks Baristas Reveal the Most Frustrating Holiday Drinks To Make
With holiday season in full swing, Starbucks baristas are being inundated with a word salad of festive drink orders. And just as their lengthy names imply — what the heck is…
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Things We Used To Get For Free (But Now We Have To Pay For)
Once upon a time, we got a lot of goods and services for no charge at all. But now we’re nickeled and dimed from the local gas station to the…
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20 Everyday Items That Are Worth Splurging On
Let’s face it: A deal isn’t a deal when you get a product that just doesn’t function as it should. Sometimes it’s tempting to skimp on common household buys, but spending…
