Money
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The US is Down to a 25-Day Supply of Diesel Fuel
Prices at the pump are slowly declining unless you’re in the market for diesel fuel. If you’ve been holding out hope that those prices will follow suit, you might have to reconsider — the U.S. has just a 25-day supply…
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Baseball and Free Food Come Together in Taco Bell’s World Series Promotion
Two of America’s favorite pastimes are coming together for the latest promo at Taco Bell: baseball and tacos. The company said it’s bringing back the annual “steal a base, steal a taco” promotion during this year’s World Series. When any…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Postage Stamp Coming Out Next Year
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a new stamp featuring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The stamp is a part of the Postal Service’s 2023 collection that showcases prominent figures throughout American history. Others include authors Toni Morrison…
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Sam’s Club Deploys New Inventory Workers: Multitasking Robots
Sam’s Club has deployed of an army of 600 multitalented inventory robots at its stores nationwide, adding to the growing list of companies that are turning to automation for jobs workers used to perform. Gallery:Â 45 Jobs That’ll Soon Be Lost…
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Thrifty Redditors Share Their ‘Go-To’ Frugal Family Meals and Hacks
Feeding a ravenous family after a long day is hard work, especially if you’re simultaneously stressing about the grocery bill. That’s why one thrifty parent took to Reddit for advice: What’re some affordable go-to meals that’ll satisfy “huge” teenage boys?…
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Amazon Adds New Way to Pay Just in Time for Black Friday
You’ll have a new way to pay when your Amazon cart is full of smart plugs and dishtowels on Black Friday: Venmo. The retail giant just announced the new checkout option and has started a slow rollout. Venmo is now…
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Beyond Meat’s Latest Meat Alternative Hits Grocery Stores
Vegans and devout Beyond Meat eaters everywhere rejoice: The maker of plant-based meat just introduced a new meat alternative in grocery stores. Joining the likes of its breakfast sausage, burger patties, meatballs,…
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The Best Splurges at Costco and Sam’s Club
People tend to join Costco or Sam’s Club to save money on bulk sizes of products they would buy anyway. But many warehouse club shoppers find themselves splurging on something…
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US Military Will Now Help Service Members Pay for Abortion Needs
Since the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade in June, some 80,000 female active-duty service personnel are stationed in states that now restrict abortion access. Ahead of November’s elections,…
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Where to Buy Jack-o’-Lantern Pizzas This Halloween
Kids cannot survive on candy alone, which is why a delivery or takeout pizza after trick-or-treating is a must. It’s quick, easy, and inexpensive and can help keep your little…
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Walmart Employees Reveal the Retailer’s ‘Easiest’ Jobs
Both formal and informal labor complaints have damaged Walmart’s image as an employer — and that reputation extends online. Many of the discussions on r/Walmart, where the subreddit’s mascot is a…
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Costco’s Highest-Rated Stores Across the U.S., According to Shoppers
Costco consistently leads in customer satisfaction, competing with top retailers like Amazon and Apple. But what if we take a more granular look at Costcos across the country? That’s precisely…
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Wendy’s Offers Breakfast Deal You’ll Want To Get Out of Bed For
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then it’s also the most important meal for sniffing out a great deal. And right now, Wendy’s is offering a…
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15 Ways Classrooms Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
The national average mathematics scores of America’s fourth- and eighth-grade students had the biggest decline ever recorded since 2019. Reading scores also fell in The Nation’s Report Card, a U.S. Department…
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Why More Americans Now Get Their News From TikTok
While TikTok may be best known for its wacky challenges and trendy dances, more Americans are using the short-form platform to get their news, according to a recent Pew Research…
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Big Discounts Could Be in Store for Holiday Shoppers Who Buy Early
With inflation boosting the price of everyday items and the consumer price index up 8.2% over last year, shoppers are expected to tighten their purse strings this holiday season. In…
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Frugal Redditors Share Their Favorite ‘Cheap Gift’ Ideas
Persistent inflation is changing the way Americans think about holiday shopping, according to a recent Bankrate survey. But belt-tightening doesn’t mean you have to give up on gifts altogether. Ahead…
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High and Dry: Mississippi River at Historic Lows, Snarling Shipping
As the second-largest river in North America (after the Missouri), the Mississippi River is one of the nation’s most important bodies of water. Not only is it a source of…
