Money
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A Costco Shopping Guide for Small-Homes Dwellers
Even when there’s not an urgent need to stock up on food and household goods, there’s no doubt shopping at Costco makes sense for a large family with a large home that can store all the bulk items. It can…
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Dark Chocolate Bars Found To Contain Unsafe Amounts of Lead and Cadmium
Dark chocolate is commonly heralded as a heart-healthy sweet and is known as a nutritious — and delicious — source of antioxidants. Whether you indulge in dark chocolate for the sake of your blood pressure or your happiness (chocolate makes just about…
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Walmart Customers Can Now Shop by Text
Add shopping at Walmart to the things you can now do by simply sending a text message. The world’s largest retailer’s latest way to shop is available to both iOS and Android users and makes shopping for household goods as…
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Sports Collectibles That Scored Big at Auction
Michael Jordan’s jersey was recently nabbed at auction for an eye-watering amount and though Lebron James’ jersey is only expected to score half the price at an upcoming auction, the anticipated price tag is still enough to leave your jaw…
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These Cars Depreciate the Least (and Most)
We’ve all heard about how new cars lose a ton of their value as soon as you drive them off the dealer’s lot. Buying used is supposed to help buyers guard against such a dramatic decline in their investment, but…
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The Ultimate Buy-It-For-Life Gift Guide, According to Redditors
In a world dominated by fast fashion, planned obsolescence, and single-use plastics, the cheapest, most popular products aren’t always the most frugal. Reddit’s buy-it-for-life community — whose slogan is “durable, quality, practical” — understands this. The 1.4 million-strong subreddit is…
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I Tried 7 iPhone Bingo Games To Win Real Money — Here’s What Happened
I hope I’m not putting myself on targeted-ad blast right now, but have you also been inundated with ads for bingo-style “win real money” games? These things have taken the…
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Celebrities That Have Their Own Private Planes
If you were as rich as Elon Musk or as famous as Kim Kardashian, would you still catch commercial flights? They are just two among many celebrities who travel the…
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Walmart Workers and Shoppers Blame Self-Checkout For Surge in Thefts
An uptick in thefts at Walmart could lead to higher prices and store closures if the issue isn’t resolved, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” earlier this month.…
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Taco Bell Might Make This Fan Favorite a Permanent Menu Item
Taco Bell CEO Mark King made a bombshell announcement this week that might change the way you think of the taco- and Crunchwrap-slinging fast-food chain. The company is looking at…
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Nordstrom Employee Steals $165,000 in One Month
Police arrested an 18-year-old former Nordstrom employee in Lynwood, Washington for theft of about $165,000 from the retail chain. The theft took place over a one-month span in Nordstrom stores…
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America’s Most Loved Trucks
Ford Motor Co. has been on a roll in the past few years, reviving its Bronco and Ranger nameplates, introducing an electric Mustang SUV, and producing the first of its…
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Major Companies That Don’t Require a College Degree
As the cost of higher education has skyrocketed in the United States, many people are priced out of a college degree. Even for people who can afford it, the question…
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What Do Walmart, Costco, and Other Big Retailers Do With What You Return?
Sometimes it doesn’t work out. You go shopping, or perhaps order something online. It arrives and then … meh. It doesn’t thrill you, at least not enough to justify the…
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36 Money Myths You Need to Ignore
Between personal finance blogs, money pundits on television, and input from family, friends, and even neighbors, there’s no shortage of advice to be had about money — how to make…
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These Companies Paid Massive Sums to Settle Lawsuits
Corporations may enjoy many of the same rights as citizens under U.S. law, but they certainly aren’t punished the same way for wrongdoing. Since an organization itself can’t serve jail…
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Where To Order a Stress-Free Holiday Takeout Meal
Half of consumers plan to order restaurant takeout or delivery during the holidays, according to a recent survey. And why not? The holidays can be one of the busiest and…
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Amazon’s Newest Feature Gives Off Serious TikTok Vibes
From the “Buy it Again” feature to the “Buy it Now” button, Amazon offers more than a few tactics to make its site user-friendly and to entice shoppers to spend…
