Money
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12 Home Upgrades That Are a Total Waste of Money
While doing routine home maintenance is essential, it’s also important to know the difference between necessary upkeep and frivolous upgrades that aren’t worth it. Regular checks can help homeowners save money by identifying serious issues like leaks, cracks, and other problems before they…
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Unusual New Fruits You’re Suddenly Seeing at the Grocery Store
Grocery stores these days try to attract customers to the produce section with choices beyond ordinary apples and oranges. Specialty stores, such as Asian grocers, are even better sources for exotic fruits and vegetables, which can be beneficial. “Generally speaking,…
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U.S. Cities Where Rent Prices Are Increasing the Fastest
It’s old news that rent is out of control in this country, but exactly where is it rising the fastest? What parts of our country are already slipping away in terms of affordability? To better understand where rent is rising…
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TGI Fridays Is Down to Just 85 Locations Nationwide — Here’s the Full List
TGI Fridays, the go-to spot for mozzarella sticks, sizzling fajitas, and kitchy decor, now has just 85 U.S. locations, CNN reported on Tuesday. Here is everything you need to know. How Many Locations Does TGI Fridays Have? At the beginning of…
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Jack in the Box to Close 200 Locations Nationwide, Considers Selling Del Taco
Jack in the Box is trimming the fat by closing up to 200 underperforming locations nationwide and potentially selling the Del Taco brand it acquired three years ago. Here is everything you need to know about the changes. Up to…
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Costco Business Center: Locations, FAQs, and Why You Should Shop Here
You’ve probably hit your local Costco for $1.50 hot dog combos, pallets of snacks, and pre-made meals — but Costco Business Center is a whole different beast. Designed with local businesses in mind, it offers massive quantities, commercial-grade items, and…
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How to Shop at Costco Without a Membership in 2025
Costco is known for unbeatable deals on groceries, electronics, and household essentials, but a membership has traditionally been the golden ticket through the door. As of 2025, Costco has tightened…
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9 Things That Boomers Just Do Better Than Other Generations
Baby Boomers often get a bad rap for well … ruining the world for future generations. But hey, let’s give credit where it’s due. While they might be blamed for…
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19 Real Medical Bill Horror Stories That Show How Expensive Healthcare Can Get
Getting sick in America can cost you more than your health. For many families, it means thousands—or even hundreds of thousands—in unexpected charges, confusing billing codes, and insurance loopholes that…
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9 Frugal Habits That Really Just Aren’t Worth the Trouble
It’s natural to tighten the purse strings when money feels tight. But not all cost-cutting measures are worth your time — or your sanity. If you’ve ever debated rinsing out…
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12 Ways to Save Money on Flights by Traveling During ‘Shoulder Season’
Peak travel season means higher prices and jam-packed airports. But shoulder season — typically mid-April to May and mid-September to October — is that sweet spot when airfares drop, crowds…
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Home Depot Opening New Stores Across the U.S. Here’s the Full List
It seems like stores are closing locations all the time these days, and you rarely hear about companies opening new ones. But Home Depot is bucking that trend by opening…
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These Old Money Tips Just Don’t Work Anymore in 2025
Grandparents often love sharing their tried-and-true financial advice with younger generations. But not all the guidance that worked in Grandma’s day is still relevant. From outdated investment strategies to misguided…
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8 of the Most Common Money Myths Debunked
While it might seem like frugality is all about pinching pennies and self-denial, that’s just one of many money-saving myths that don’t hold up to scrutiny. Let’s say, for instance,…
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DHL Halts International Shipments Over $800 to U.S. Consumers Due to New Customs Rules
If you’ve ordered something nice from abroad — say, over $800 — DHL just made things a bit trickier. The shipping giant is temporarily stopping high-value international deliveries to U.S.…
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15 Industries That Would Benefit From a Recession
The stock market tumbles, businesses halt operations, and consumers tighten their belts against inflationary price hikes — it all sounds pretty bad. Yet some industries have built-in mechanisms that allow…
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32 Ways You’re Ruining Your Home and Don’t Even Know It
Our home’s walls, floors, porch, patio, roof, plumbing, lights — and so on — form our own personal safety net. When you look at it that way, of course you…
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28 Ways Your Tax Return Could Trigger an IRS Audit
For most taxpayers, it’s unlikely that they will be audited by the IRS. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely out of the question. While the number of audits has dropped…
