Money
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Should You Convert Your Garage Into a Living Space?
With housing costs so high in so much of the country, it can be more realistic to buy a smaller property and invest in expanding its living space over time. One place to start: converting a garage into something other…
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15 Drinking Pilgrimages Worth Taking
One of the best ways to stock your bar at home is by visiting where favorite spirits, wines, and beers are made. Not only will you have the chance to experience how a favorite booze is produced and enjoyed in…
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30 Things You Didn’t Know About Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona pummeled Puerto Rico over the weekend, resulting in power outages for much of the island. Widespread flooding with more than 2 feet of water, with more rain on the way, could lead to catastrophic landslides and flash floods. Though…
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Shoplifting Struggles End Wegmans Self-Checkout App
Beloved northeastern grocery chain Wegmans is doling out disappointment to its cult-following of customers. The retailer is doing away with its popular self-checkout app, Wegmans SCAN. The app, which rolled out in 2019, allowed shoppers to check out quicker, by…
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Walmart’s New Virtual Fitting Rooms Take the Guesswork Out of Online Shopping
Buying clothes online is akin to the retail world’s version of a blind date. You don’t know how an outfit will look on you until you see it on yourself, which is something online shopping doesn’t offer. But Walmart is…
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Celebrities Who’ve Run for Office
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to use their platforms to express their political beliefs and elevate the issues that matter to them, but there are quite a few stars who took things a step further and actually pursued a political…
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RV Safety Products For Seniors and RVers With Disabilities
Those living the RV life need to hit the road with more than just a sense of adventure. Gear that offers a helping hand can be a lifesaver. Read on…
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Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company
The beloved outdoor and gear outfitter Patagonia is facing new ownership. But rather than sell the company, billionaire owner and rock climber Yvon Chouinard is instead giving it away. Chouinard,…
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Fast-Food Items Overdue for a Comeback
It’s happening — again. Taco Bell’s popular Mexican Pizza came back for the second time in 2022. Fans ate the fast-food chain out of the item in only a few…
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Walmart’s Newest Item: Checking Accounts With a Money Back Offer
Most consumers head into Walmart for groceries, cheap socks, or other right-priced items. Soon they will also be able to pick up something else that’s useful — a digital checking…
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Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out
So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the…
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19 Billionaires Who Didn’t Go to College
A university education is far from the only path to success — just ask the nearly 30% of living billionaires who never got even a bachelor’s degree. There’s also a…
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Stores and Brands You Thought Were Dead But Aren’t
The pandemic accelerated bankruptcies among retailers in a big way, and even before that, many familiar names were hurting. But that doesn’t mean your favorite stores and brands are out of the…
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Live Mas: Spicy Secrets Behind Taco Bell’s Success
Taco Bell is the most ubiquitous Mexican food chain in the U.S., and it has managed to amass a cult-like following among devotees thanks to its cheap eats. Fans’ loyalty…
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Ikea Expands Loyalty Program To Include 5% Off In-Store Purchases
Ikea lovers, there’s another reason to buy a bookshelf (or whatever else you need): It’s offering a new way for shoppers to save more money. The home-furnishings chain just added…
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Costco by the Numbers: 22 Surprising Stats
Costco is the nation’s third-largest retailer in market share, behind Walmart and Amazon according to the National Retail Federation. The company’s net sales topped a whopping $140 billion in 2021, up…
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The Oldest World Leaders Currently in Power
Queen Elizabeth II, who had been the oldest world leader still in power, has died, Buckingham Palace announced. The queen — who celebrated her 96th birthday and 70 years on the…
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Star Power on Tap: 31 Restaurants and Bars Backed by Celebrities
Celebrities love to have side businesses — especially restaurants and bars. Sometimes branching out proves lucrative and worthwhile, while other times the endeavors fail. Ludacris’ first foray into the restaurant…
