Money
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Rite Aid Closing 361 Stores Amid Bankruptcy. Here’s the Full List
Update: Rite Aid Closing Hundreds More Stores. Here’s the Full List The list of Rite Aid closures continues to grow after the pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in early May, the second bankruptcy for the company in less than a year.…
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Why Pennies Still Exist and Other Money Trivia
The concept of money replaced primitive bartering around 3,000 years ago. Since then, the universal purchasing medium has often been shrouded in secrecy and surrounded with mystery. In America, many little-known facts, misconceptions, and rumors have emerged as we’ve gone…
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8 Retailers That Will Buy Back Your Old Electronics
Every single thing in this world is too expensive, that’s for sure. We can’t avoid ending up at mega retailers, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could offload some old electronics in order to score some gift cards? Well,…
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Collectibles From the ’70s That Are Now Worth a Fortune
It always feels great to discard old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until years later, when you’re browsing through an antique store or online auction and realize those items you discarded are worth a…
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25 Towns Devastated by Losing a Single Company
The sad tale of a firetruck plant shutting down in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania — taking hundreds of jobs and the town’s identity with it — illustrates the painful truth of company towns: Being so closely entwined with a single employer poses a big…
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10 Types of People Who Shouldn’t Set Foot in Costco
For some, Costco is a wonderland of giant jars of pickles, large inexpensive bottles of liquor, and pillow-size bundles of cheap socks. But while there are obvious benefits to shopping there, some people might be better off just saying “no”…
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Big Lots Is Reopening 78 More Stores in June. Here’s the Full List
Retail chains are dropping like flies this year, but one company is making a comeback. Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy last year, originally announced that it would close almost…
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Costco Will Close All Stores Nationwide on This Day in May. Here’s Why
Costco members who penciled in a Monday stock-up run will need to rethink their plans. The warehouse giant is honoring Memorial Day by closing all U.S. locations for the day. Here…
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Bahama Breeze Abruptly Closes One-Third of Its Locations. Here’s the Full List
If your dinner plans usually involve steel drums and coconut shrimp, it might be time to check if your local Bahama Breeze still exists. The tropical chain just quietly axed…
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50+ Things You Absolutely Never Need to Buy
Useless purchases come in many forms. There’s stuff that’s used only a few times before being consigned to the basement or attic; stuff that’s pricey to buy but could be…
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Walgreens Closing Stores in 13 States This Month. Here’s the Full List
If you think that companies are filing bankruptcy and closing stores at an alarming rate this year, you’re not alone. So far, Joann has gone out of business, Rite Aid…
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IKEA Is Opening New Locations Nationwide: Here’s the Full List
If you thought your state was safe from the blue-and-yellow maze of flat-packs and impulse buys, think again. IKEA’s not done with America yet. The Swedish furniture giant is back…
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10 Best Things to Buy at Big Lots Right Now
News about Big Lots hasn’t slowed down for a moment, but right now, the chain is on a hot streak. With many stores back open, you might want to get…
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10 Ways You’re Likely Wasting Money — and Will Regret It Later
Americans aren’t great at saving — and it’s not just about low wages or bad luck. According to data from the Federal Reserve, nearly 40% of adults wouldn’t be able…
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12 Things to NEVER Buy at a Garage Sale
Garage sale shopping either gives you chills of excitement or completely repulses you. There’s no doubt that used or unwanted items can offer some great deals if you’re willing to…
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Subway Has Closed 1,645 Locations. See Which States Lost the Most
Retail chains seem like they’re dropping like flies. Joann, a popular craft store, is going out of business completely, and Big Lots closed most locations after bankruptcy as well. But…
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32 Things Every Retiree Should Get Rid Of
You’re supposed to live as freely as possible in retirement. That’s harder to do when your old job and family life burden you financially. When downsizing a home, belongings, and financial…
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How to Score Deals at Going-Out-of-Business Sales
Whether it’s Macy’s, Joann Fabrics, Kohl’s, or Dollar General, retailers have been announcing store closures left and right with no sign of slowing. And with so many major retailers on the ropes,…
