Money
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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 Consumer Price Index. To see how that stacks up with…
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15 Countries Where You Can Live Comfortably on Social Security
An increasing number of Americans are approaching retirement without nearly enough money saved and face either working during their golden years or living a bare-bones lifestyle. For many, the pandemic has eaten into savings and made retirement an even more…
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Krispy Kreme Uses Gas Prices To Offer a Sweet Deal
If the price of gas is leaving a bad taste in your mouth, Krispy Kreme may have a solution for you. Related: The Best Fast Food Deals to Grab Right Now As gas prices hover just below record-breaking levels, the doughnut…
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Well-Paying Jobs That Require a Year or Less of Training or School
Whether you’re reevaluating your career because of the pandemic or looking to redirect for an entirely different reason, making that transition is no easy feat. Career changes often require extensive education and training, a significant time investment, and a pay…
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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 Saving Time and Money at Costco Costco has announced that…
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53 Clothing Brands That Are Still Made in America
Everyone wants to support their home team. In a 2019 survey, more than 6 in 10 respondents said they preferred to buy products made in America. While the increased globalization of manufacturing makes truly American-made products ever-harder to find, some…
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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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25 Celebs Whose First Job Was Worse Than Yours
It wasn’t always champagne and caviar for the celebs we see traveling to Cannes by private jet. While it’s impossible to say all celebrities are just like the rest of…
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Private Islands You Might Actually Be Able to Afford
Owning a private island has practically become commonplace among the world’s richest citizens (Think Richard Branson’s Necker Island and Johnny Depp’s Little Hall’s Pond Cay.) But you don’t have to…
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45 Great Jobs for Retirees
After the pandemic stirred a wave of early retirements, many folks are deciding that maybe retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The proportion of retirees heading back into the…
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Massive Homes Across America Listed for Less Than $100k
Real estate prices have skyrocketed in much of the country, with many would-be sellers staying put because of the pandemic. While it’s true that your dollar will buy less and…
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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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Historic Homes for Sale That Are Older Than America
Most of us have to crack a history book or visit a historic landmark to remind ourselves of America’s beginnings, but for a small group of folks, it’s as easy…
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What You Need to Know About Retiring in 2022
This year has an ongoing global pandemic, a war in Ukraine, and skyrocketing inflation. According to Fidelity’s State of Retirement Planning Study, 1 in 4 Americans say they are now…
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Costco Products You Can’t Return
Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required, because of their “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” policy. The exceptions generally apply to alcohol and, in…
