Money
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These 13 States Still Tax Groceries
Food is expensive enough as it is, thanks to rampant inflation. However, for residents of several states, rising prices aren’t the only worry, because they’re still stuck paying some sort of state sales taxes on their groceries. These often-controversial taxes…
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Expensive Car Problems You Never Want to Have
There’s nothing like a “check engine” light to induce stress even on the best day. Since it can be far more annoying and much pricier to ignore the light and suffer major car repairs later, read on to see the…
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This Rapidly Expanding Fast-Food Chain Started in a Parking Lot
If you haven’t heard of Dave’s Hot Chicken, we can’t blame you. Started just five years ago as a pop-up in a Los Angeles parking lot, the chain of spicy fried-chicken restaurants has seen explosive growth. It owes that growth…
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Foods That Sold for Big Money at Auction
It may be hard to believe, but food and beverages sell for exorbitant prices at auctions all the time. The reasons for the sky-high bids vary. Sometimes the item is a luxury food that commands high prices in restaurants. It may…
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Babies R Us May Soon Be Reborn at American Dream Mall
Plenty of retailers sell strollers, cribs and bedding, and baby clothes, but since Babies R Us bid adieu to the U.S. market in 2018, there’s been a void in one-stop shopping for baby goods. Sure, the well-organized baby section at…
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Celebrities Who Have Health Conditions You Didn’t Know About
Being in the public eye isn’t for the faint of heart. Celebrities and their personal lives are constantly under the microscope and fans watch their every move. But fans don’t always find out everything. Many celebrities deal with under-the-radar health…
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27 Secret Rebates You Didn’t Know About But Should
Inflation is hitting everyone hard and leaving many consumers wondering how else they can save. Even financial experts recommend adjusting one’s lifestyle to outsmart inflation. One simple way to save…
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Cities Where It’s Hardest and Easiest to Buy a Home
Home ownership is still the American dream for many. In fact, homeowners have a median net wealth that’s nearly 75 times greater than renters, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But for lower and…
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White Castle Slides Into ‘Fine Dining’ for Valentine’s Day
Trying to decide where to take your sweetheart out for Valentine’s Day dinner? Here’s another restaurant to consider: White Castle. No, that’s not a mistake. White Castle is turning itself…
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Pepsi Says Goodbye to Sierra Mist and Introduces New Sprite Rival
Imagine Coca-Cola kissing Sprite goodbye. Sure, it’s not as popular as Coke, but fans of the lemon-lime flavored soda might raise an uproar if it was suddenly axed. PepsiCo, on…
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7 Top Tips for Cooking Frozen French Fries in an Air Fryer
French fries are universally loved for a reason: Their crispy exterior and soft interior make for the perfect combination of textures; hit them with some salt and you’ve got yourself…
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Beloved Burger Chain Finally Expanding Beyond West Coast
In-N-Out, a staunchly West Coast fast-food burger chain with a fervent cult following, is finally expanding east of the Mississippi River. The California chain is opening its first territory office…
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11 TikTok Finance Influencers Who Are Actually Worth Listening To
For some, TikTok is just that app where Gen Z posts dancing videos. Those actually on TikTok, though, know that there’s a whole world of education and entertainment awaiting. There are…
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Big Companies Helping to Fight Climate Change and Protect the Environment
Plenty of companies have made forays into going green, but not all of them have made good on their promises beyond marketing ploys or Earth Day gimmicks. But there are…
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Frugal Redditors Are Obsessed With Bidets — Here’s Why
From the way people discuss bidets online, you’d think they were talking about some transformative self-help book or multi-level marketing scheme. For proponents, it’s not just a practical bathroom gadget…
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Jobs That’ll Soon Be Lost to Automation
Workers have long feared losing jobs to newcomers, but the threat has changed in the digital age as technology poses a new form of competition. With 2.3 million robots already…
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What To Do If Your Luggage Goes Missing When Flying
Consumer complaints about airlines have reached new heights since the pandemic, and mishandled luggage is one of the reasons. Amid the chaos that has followed the nationwide ground stop Wednesday…
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DoorDash Will Return Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts for Just $5
With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, you may have a stack of unwanted gifts that need to be returned. But after all the shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, hosting,…
