Money
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How Costco and Sam’s Club Memberships Pay For Themselves With Gas Savings
Although gas prices have dropped since their peak in June, some consumers are still feeling sticker shock at the pump. That’s especially true in California, where regular-grade gas prices average over $5 a gallon, according to AAA. Beyond driving less…
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Costco Recalls Frozen Chicken Patties for Possible Contamination
A popular brand of frozen chicken patties that are sold at Costco has been recalled because they may contain something unexpected: pieces of hard, clear plastic. Gallery: Other Major Food Recalls You Should Know About Foster Farms shipped 148,000 pounds of…
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Fulfilling, Productive Things to Do in Retirement
Some choose retirement, and some have retirement thrust upon them. Modern retirees face decades of free time to fill with leisure activities, socializing, contributing to a community or cause, pursuing hobbies — or working, either for the income or for…
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The Best Airline Credit Cards for Traveling in 2022
After being cooped up at home for most of 2020 and large parts of 2021 due to the pandemic, people’s itch to travel has perhaps never been greater. Air travel is expected to skyrocket this holiday season — reaching 77%…
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Walmart Opens Netflix Hubs at 2,400 Stores
Walmart is expanding its popular Netflix Hub digital storefront to more than 2,400 brick-and-mortar Walmart stores. The hub not only provides shoppers with a low-price Netflix streaming gift card to get a better deal on the streaming service but “promises…
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Aldi Looks To Add Online Grocery Ordering and Delivery to Its Website
Aldi has relied on Instacart for years to pick up and deliver groceries to customers, but the chain is now developing its own online ordering system. The grocery giant is collaborating with German e-commerce company Spryker to develop online grocery…
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These 8 Things Just Got Cheaper
It’s no secret that inflation is causing the prices for everyday items and life expenses to go up and up. Last month, costs rose by 6.6 percent compared to last…
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The Best and Worst States In America To Work In Right Now
The last few years have been a challenge for those in the workforce. The pandemic, inflation, and the passing of state laws which affect women’s rights — all of these…
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Target is Tripling Its Number of Apple Shop-in-Shops
Early Black Friday sales aren’t the only perk provided by Target: The retailer is tripling the number of Apple shop-in-shops ahead of the holiday season to a total of 150…
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Top Ways to Make the Most of a Costco Business Membership
Small business owners know they need to keep an eye on expenses and cut costs wherever possible — joining Costco can help. The warehouse club has two levels of membership…
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23 Ways Companies Trick You Into Spending More Money
Most of us know retailers are doing everything they can to get us to spend big — especially for the holidays, when guilt and emotion might override common sense shopping.…
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Foods That Stain Clothing the Most — and How to Get Them Out
There you are, enjoying your first meal with friends or family in forever when you look down and spot a spot. Or spots. Food stains can ruin a favorite shirt,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
