Money
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50 Ways to Spend Less When Eating Out
Whether it’s trying the new restaurant in town, enjoying drinks with friends, or sampling new kinds of food, dining out brings many pleasures. The final bill can add up, though, especially once gratuity and taxes are factored in; things are…
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Here’s How Costco Makes Billions of Dollars a Year
When warehouse superstores Costco and Price Club merged in 1993 in a $2 billion stock swap, the nation’s largest warehouse club was born. “It’s truly a blockbuster event in retailing,” Michael Exstein, a retailing analyst, told the Los Angeles Times…
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These Are the 7 Cheapest Fast-Food Joints To Try Right Now
With the economy on shaky footing and inflation sticking around, fast food has come out as a real winner in 2023. McDonald’s saw sales soar by 10.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022, buoyed by low-income consumers who’re “trading down”…
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Costco’s Newest Perk? $29 Doctor’s Visits Through Sesame
Costco members can look forward to a new perk: affordable health care. In a Sept. 24 press release, the health tech company Sesame announced a partnership with Costco to bring low-cost primary care, annual checkups, and therapy to its members…
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Costco Membership Prices: How Much Does a Costco Membership Cost?
Purchasing bulk goods saves shoppers 27% on average, according to a LendingTree study. The same analysis found that Costco had some of the lowest per-unit prices for common products, making it one of the best places to shop for consumers on…
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Where To Get Free Coffee and Hot Discounts on National Coffee Day in 2023
National Coffee Day, which takes place on Sept. 29, honors one of America’s best-loved drinks. Across the country, coffee chains and restaurants usually offer discounts and freebies to celebrate this caffeinated beverage. Every year, we look forward to which chains…
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Human Remains, Ancient Ruins, and More Revealed By Climate Change and Drought
From extreme heat to severe drought to flooding, the effects of climate change have steadily produced troubling ripple effects around the globe, including food insecurity and natural disasters. Droughts have…
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Where To Get Birthday Freebies and Discounts for Completely Free
While an incredible number of freebies revolve around free birthday meals, there are plenty of companies out there that will give you discounts and gifts on practically everything else on…
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How to Get the Most Out of Social Security
Social Security payments are the primary source of income for many retirees. About 60% of respondents to a 2022 survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Board indicated that their retirement…
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‘Stupidly Good’: 9 Expensive Foods Frugal Shoppers Could Never Give Up
As much as penny pinchers might want to live like cloistered monks, living off porridge and the fumes of self denial, everyone gives in to their desires eventually. Even Redditors…
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How To Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Without Spending Money at Starbucks
The pumpkin spice latte’s cultural relevance and staying power — this year, it turns 20 — can be explained by a simple fact: It’s the most popular seasonal beverage at Starbucks. Flavor…
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Unique Tiny Homes Around the World
Sure, tiny homes are cool and fun to look at, but after a while, they all start to look more than a little bit alike. That is not the case,…
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‘What’s Your $64 Tomato?’: Redditors Weigh In on Their Greatest Sunken Costs
There is nothing like the rush we feel when we embark on a personal project, but as anybody who has gone deep in the DIY laboratory knows, it’s not always…
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18 Reasons Why You Should Never Eat Lunch at Your Desk
Whether back in the office or still working from home, many people often consume lunch at their desks. It’s easy and efficient, right? The practice can also have some unexpected…
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Costco Online Shopping: The Big Differences Between Costco and Costco.com
In this brave new world of e-commerce, plenty of stores have tried to make their websites a seamless extension of their brick-and-mortar shopping experience. But even the biggest Costco fans…
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Celebs Who Have Given Up Their American Citizenship
Patriotism isn’t inherently ingrained in every U.S. citizen. There are even celebrities who have enjoyed great success in America who choose to renounce their citizenship in favor of another country.…
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The 20 Cheapest Grocery Stores in the U.S., According to Consumers
Have you noticed that prices continue to climb at the grocery store? That’s because inflation for food at home (aka groceries) remains high at 3.6% year-over-year. Prices are so elevated…
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Top 21 Most Expensive Bottles of Alcohol Ever Sold
Rich people do all kinds of strange things with their money. Be it throwing lavish parties, collecting things, or getting into some “Squid Game” stuff, they’ve got a lot of…
