Money
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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 since 1985, when the IRS began annual inflationary adjustments. The…
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Old Levi’s Found in Mineshaft Fetch $87,400 at Auction
A pair of vintage Levi’s sold at auction on Oct. 1, and it’s not just the winning $76,000 bid that’s turned heads, but the jeans’ provenance, the young buyer who snatched them up, and the racism displayed on the label.…
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Royal Caribbean Unveils New Decked Out Cruise Ship — and It Looks Unreal
If you’re looking for an exhilarating vacation aboard a cruise ship that also doubles as the largest at-sea waterpark, Royal Caribbean’s newly unveiled Icon of the Seas may be right for you. The extravagant vessel is currently under construction, but…
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Costco History: How the Retailer Went From ‘Price Club’ to a $200 Billion Company
Costco is the king of warehouse stores. Not only is the members-only discounter the third largest retailer in the country, but it’s also a leader abroad with 268 international stores. In other words, everything about Costco — from its bulk…
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Celebrities Who’ve Been Candid About Addiction Struggles
Celebrities can drop ridiculous amounts of money on outlandish things, fly in private jets, and live in some truly luxurious homes. But there’s a dark world that’s easily accessible to them, too — one in which they can indulge in…
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The McRib and Other Infamous Market-Manipulating Tricks
There are plenty of ways to get ahead in business, but few as effective as manipulating the market to create artificial demand. Though all companies want consumers to pay as much as possible for their goods, some of these tricks…
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CVS Drops Tampon Prices and Fights ‘Pink Tax’
CVS has lowered the prices on its store-branded menstrual products nationwide and in some states has begun paying sales taxes levied on period products, known as the “pink tax” or…
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17 Veterans Benefits You Don’t Want To Miss
Expansive veterans’ benefits such as the G.I. Bill get a lot of attention and rightfully so — the programs give veterans a significant leg up when it comes to paying…
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Secret Rooms, McDonald’s Fries, and Other Bizarre Things Found in Houses
Many people have found the occasional wrinkled dollar bill in a pocket when doing the laundry or forgotten snacks under the couch while cleaning. But finding a secret room or…
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Kroger and Albertsons To Combine in Grocery Mega Merger
Two of the nation’s largest grocery chains are planning to merge. Kroger said it plans to buy Albertsons, and if the deal goes through, it would create the second-largest grocer…
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Costco Superfans Share Their ‘Craziest’ Experiences at the Store
If the wildest thing you’ve ever seen at Costco is a steep, steep discount, consider yourself lucky. Costco superfans took to Reddit to share their craziest experiences at the warehouse…
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Which Streaming Service Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck?
The financial technology company Self released a study comparing eight popular streaming services to determine which gives consumers the best value. Self’s method is simple: Using IMDb audience rating scores,…
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These Brand Names Are So Popular, They Became Everyday Words
Every company aspires to be a household name, but some iconic brands have become synonymous with an entire category of products. It might seem like a great problem to have,…
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Warning Signs a Job Isn’t as Good as It Sounds
Finding a job can be daunting, and it’s tempting to take the first opportunity that comes along. But it’s important to assess work opportunities with a critical eye so you…
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Brand Mashups You Never Saw Coming
Big companies know that one of their most valuable assets is their brands. So it follows that the only thing better than leveraging the power of one big name is…
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13 Eccentric Projects of the Super Rich
If money were no object, many of us might fix up an old car or remodel the house. Millionaires and billionaires use their fortunes to build spaceships, pursue immortality, create…
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Spirits and Mixers Every Home Bar Should Have
Want to serve Eggo Nog, the waffle-flavored, rum-based, after-dinner drink Kellogg’s is releasing, to guests this holiday? Even if that doesn’t appeal, one of life’s many pleasures is being able…
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15 Jobs That Are Most Vulnerable to a Recession
Recessions can be stressful for any wage earner, but some jobs are far more vulnerable than others during times of economic crisis. The next slowdown is predicted to be right…
