Money
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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 Phone Scams While spam texts aren’t new, getting one from…
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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 Kansas City-based company that operates Applebee’s restaurants, has lost his job…
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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 as relaxing at home. You might be surprised at the…
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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 less confident about their retirement plans than before they’d heard…
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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 some cases, prescription medications, which are typically prohibited to be…
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Best and Worst Cities for Renting a Home
There are plenty of reasons you might rent rather than buy a home, including moving for better job prospects or taking your work remote. Before you pack your things, though, know what you’re getting into: In many places, rents are…
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Chicago Gas Giveaway Causes Major Traffic Headaches
A Chicago businessman is digging deep into his pockets to help relieve residents’ pain at the pump, but his gesture has been a controversial one — and as local news reports…
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Shoppers Threaten to Boycott ‘Woke’ Home Depot
In yet another Twitter dust-up, Home Depot is being lambasted for being overly “woke,” and some customers are even threatening to boycott the chain. Related: The Biggest Retail Boycotts of All…
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Airbnb Cracks Down on Ukrainian Bookings
When people began booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine to get money into the hands of the embattled country’s citizens, it seemed like a good idea — even to Airbnb, which…
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What the Heck is a Pineberry? Here’s What the Latest Fruit Fad is All About
If you’ve seen white strawberries on store shelves or in your social media feeds and confused them for unripe fruit, you’re not alone. Related: Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the…
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How Much Is Your Age Group Affected by Online Fraud?
The pandemic has given rise to another plague: Online fraud. Internet scammers are flourishing as more of us conduct our day-to-day lives online, including shopping, banking, and communicating with friends…
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Clever and Practical Products to Turn Your Car Into Your Office
Some jobs have always been on the go, but more people working remotely means more people turning their cars into offices. There are some logistical challenges, such as how to…
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Burger King, Subway Among the Last Remaining Big Brands in Russia
Prominent companies have announced that they’re pulling out of Russia left and right thanks to its invasion of Ukraine, including big names such as Disney, Apple, and BP. But some…
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Home Values Have Skyrocketed in These Cities
We all know how rough it is out there for home buyers. But Zillow is shedding some new light on just how crazy the housing market has become during the…
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Vegan Burger Joint Looks to Ruffle McDonald’s Feathers
A new plant-based fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles is turning heads for its tongue-in-cheek branding that might seem a little, well, familiar. Related: 25 Weird and Wonderful McDonald’s International Menu Favorites…
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Walgreens Has Added High-Tech Fridge Doors, but Shoppers Are Skeptical
Stepping into a store, opening a fridge, and grabbing a drink is a process we hardly think about. Walgreens, however, sees it as yet another chance to pepper you with…
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The Richest Men in Russia — and Which Ones Are Facing Sanctions
With Russia’s attacks on Ukraine intensifying, the United States and others are going after Russian oligarchs thought to be part of President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. A new U.S. task…
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Drivers Flock to Costco, Sam’s to Save on Gas — Is It Worth It?
There’s no end in sight to rising gas prices. There’s also no end in sight to the line at your local Costco or Sam’s Club gas station. TikTok user @kamilah_michelle…
