Money
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White House Program Looks To Save New Homebuyers $800 a Year
With the recent run-up in mortgage rates and housing prices still near record highs, the White House is hoping to ease some of the sticker shock of buying a home with a program that could save some first-time and low-income…
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Starbucks Wants To Put Olive Oil in Your Coffee
Ever thought of dumping a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in your coffee? Starbucks has, and the chain has begun selling it too. Starbucks’ new line of Oleato drinks sport at least a tablespoon of olive oil in each and…
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7 Purchases That Frugal Redditors Say Drastically Improved Their Lives
When it comes to frugality, saving money is only half the battle. The more difficult task is knowing when to put aside your miserliness and buy something meaningful. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of seven purchases that budget-conscious Redditors…
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Wegmans Expands Online Ordering Options for SNAP Customers
East Coast grocery chain Wegmans is expanding online ordering for customers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and electronic benefit transfer cards to include its website and mobile app — and it’s waiving delivery fees on the first three orders.…
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A Chicken Fried Steak Meal for $5? You’ll Never Guess Where
One fast-food chain is beefing up its menu — literally — and it’s probably the chain you’d least expect. KFC has added a chicken fried steak meal to its menu. In case you’re not familiar with the Southern staple, there’s no…
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Goodbye, Baggage Fees: 10 Carry-On Tips
Airlines love charging travelers for checking their bags, which can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of travel for families. We’re stuck cramming everything into our carry-ons to avoid fees. Here are packing tips and tricks that can help. Related: Unbelievable Airline Incidents…
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New Costco Food Court Sandwich Costs the Same as a Whole Pizza
Costco might have sworn to sell its hot dog and soft drink combo for $1.50 “forever,” but adhering to cheapness isn’t the name of the game when it comes to…
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United Airlines’ New Seating Policy May Save Families Money
Flying with United Airlines is about to get more convenient for families thanks to the carrier’s new family seating policy that allows parents to sit with their children without paying…
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Your Bread May Have an Additive Banned in Europe, China, and India
Consumers may think the Food and Drug Administration bans anything questionable from ending up in the food stream, but an additive banned in Europe, China, and India got the go-ahead…
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The Cheapest Ways To Move Across the Country — And Other Moving Tips
Moving across the country can be a financial nightmare. But fear not, fellow cheapskates. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you (well, not exactly), scouring the web, trawling social media,…
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Over-the-Top Home Office Pods for Working From Home
The dog’s barking at the delivery man for the umpteenth time, the kids are isolating and on Zoom, and your significant other is wandering through the house taking work calls…
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The Biggest CEO-Worker Pay Gaps in America
Workers at many big-name companies are fighting to unionize, which is quite unsurprising when you consider the enormous CEO-worker pay gaps at many large companies. According to the nonpartisan Economic…
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Phony Postage Stamp Use Is Surging: How To Tell Real From Fake
Phony postage stamps are nothing new but that doesn’t mean the problem is going away. The Postal Service says the use of counterfeit stamps is rising and continues to warn…
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Post’s New Cereal Might Help You Sleep Better
Insomniacs and midnight snackers, this product’s for you. Breakfast-food maker Post has unveiled Sweet Dreams — a line of cereals that includes ingredients believed to promote melatonin production, potentially helping…
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Tired of Getting Stuck on Hold? Try This TikTok Hack for Getting Live Customer Service
If Dante was writing about the circles of hell these days, there’s a decent chance he’d include a level featuring souls stuck eternally on hold, waiting just to ask one…
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Peeps-Flavored Pepsi Returns Nationwide and Reactions Are … Mixed
If you didn’t get a chance to try Peeps-flavored Pepsi when it debuted in 2021 and for whatever weird reason are sad that you didn’t, rejoice! Pepsi has made Pepsi…
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27 Dirty Secrets Dollar Stores Don’t Want You To Know
Dollar stores are a favorite of frugal shoppers, and though they have a distinctly spartan feel, good buys can be found if they know where to look. But it isn’t…
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Simple but Savvy Ways To Get Free Stuff
We were taught that getting something for nothing is too good to be true, but really you just have to be savvy enough to find the real no-strings-attached, no-cost stuff…
