Money
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Costco by the Numbers: 22 Surprising Stats
Costco is the nation’s third-largest retailer in market share, behind Walmart and Amazon according to the National Retail Federation. The company’s net sales topped a whopping $140 billion in 2021, up 15.8% from the year before. But those aren’t the only…
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The Oldest World Leaders Currently in Power
Queen Elizabeth II, who had been the oldest world leader still in power, has died, Buckingham Palace announced. The queen — who celebrated her 96th birthday and 70 years on the throne this year — has had her fair share of health…
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Star Power on Tap: 31 Restaurants and Bars Backed by Celebrities
Celebrities love to have side businesses — especially restaurants and bars. Sometimes branching out proves lucrative and worthwhile, while other times the endeavors fail. Ludacris’ first foray into the restaurant business — a Singaporean restaurant in Atlanta — lasted just…
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Walmart Teams Up With UnitedHealth To Give Senior Health Care a Boost
Walmart tries to deliver deals on everything from video games to groceries, and now it hopes to add primo medical care to the list. The retail chain has partnered with UnitedHealth Group in a 10-year deal that will bring health-care services to…
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Where to Find Plant-Based Fast Food
Plant-based foods are having a moment, largely thanks to trendy meat alternatives from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, among others. Veggie burgers have made it onto the menus of some of the nation’s biggest restaurant chains, giving hungry patrons who…
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These Big-Name Companies Still Pay Most Workers Under $15 an Hour
Ten states have or are planning to institute a mandatory minimum wage of $15 an hour, and California just enacted a law on Labor Day that creating the first-in-the-nation fast food council for chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell that will set…
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Sugar Gliders and Other Exotic Pets You Really Can’t Afford to Own
Animal ownership laws vary greatly depending on where you live —some states are quite strict, while others could care less. Alabama, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin, for example, have absolutely…
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TikTok’s ‘Quiet Quitting’ Trend Is Changing the Way We Talk About Work
Amid an uptick in unionization efforts, a tight labor market, and growing employee disengagement, an internet trend called “quiet quitting” has ignited another debate between old and young, boss and…
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37 Bizarre Celebrity Product Endorsements
If you’ve ever watched a commercial featuring a celebrity endorsement, you may have wondered why the star was encouraging you to buy a specific product. (We’re still thinking of that Mikhail…
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Sam’s Club Membership Is About to Get More Expensive
Soon it won’t be quite as cheap to shop at Sam’s Club anymore. CNBC reports that the Walmart-owned warehouse store will be hiking annual fees to $50 from $45 for…
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25 Times Companies Promised More Than They Could Deliver
Most companies want nothing more than to drum up demand. Special promotions and flashy launches are one way to create buzz, even if the product ends up flopping. Other times,…
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The Best Places to Buy and Sell Used Wedding Dresses
As the saying goes, one bridal tradition is to wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” on the couple’s wedding day. What if that “something old” is a…
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This Pair Blew Past the World Record for Most Fast-Food Outings in 24 Hours
The Guinness World Record for most fast-food restaurants visited in 24 hours used to be 50 — but no more. Social media chefs Nick DiGiovanni (a former “MasterChef” finalist) and Lynn…
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This TikTokker is Creating Recipes Dedicated to Each of the 50 States
A trending TikTokker is taking viewers on a culinary road trip of the 50 states with her new video series, “Foods of the 50 States.” In each episode, @yumlabels introduces…
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Common Pet Ailments and How to Avoid Them
Dogs and cats can experience many common health ailments — with serious side effects. Recently dogs in northern Michigan became ill with parvovirus, with some dying — a disease that…
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Cool and Creative Gifts Under $10 for Your Coworkers
The holidays are tough enough on the wallet, with gifts to buy for family and friends. But you can’t ignore coworkers, unless you want to start off the new year…
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24 Toy Brands That Are Still Made in America
Trying to buy American-made can be frustrating in just about any store aisle, but it’s especially difficult when it comes to toys. In 2022, almost 90 percent of toys sold…
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‘Brain Freeze,’ 7-Eleven Wine, and More Fun Facts About America’s First Convenience Store
Few stores are more ingrained in the fabric of American culture than 7-Eleven. Still, the world’s largest convenience-store chain has some secrets unknown to even its most loyal customers, including…
