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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: 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, and other meat substitutes is Beyond Steak — bite-sized fake…
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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 out of the ordinary even on their first visit to the…
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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, which will see propositions regarding abortion laws on several state…
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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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More Americans Are Turning to TikTok for News, Survey Says
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…
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Social Security Just Got More Inclusive
The Social Security Administration is now allowing Americans to choose their gender — with “male” and “female” as the options — when applying for a Social Security card. Americans can…
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Walmart Employees and Superfans Share Their Controversial Opinions
Superfans and employees on Reddit’s Walmart-focused forum recently shared their most controversial opinions about the superstore, discussing the retailer’s work culture, products, and management. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that…
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Walmart, Kroger, and Other Grocery Rewards Programs That Will Save You Money
Loyalty programs — almost a given at major supermarkets — are a win-win: Customers get access to special deals and discounts, while stores keep them spending in one place and…
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The IRS Is Giving You a Break Next Year
Dread the thought of coughing up more money when next year’s tax bill comes due? Good news: The Internal Revenue Service is making its largest adjustment to the standard deduction…
