Money
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Surprising Facts About Trader Joe’s
Did you know there actually was a Joe behind Trader Joe’s? We didn’t, though we’ve been shopping at the founder’s quirky yet beloved grocery stores for years. That inspired us to take a closer look into the Trader Joe’s story.…
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Wooly Worms, Persimmon Seeds and Other Old-Timey Weather Indicators
How did folks predict the weather before we had meteorologists? They relied on the indicators they found in nature. From caterpillars to the color of the sunset, these folklore tidbits purport to predict everything from the weather tomorrow to how…
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15 Rules to Save Money While Shopping, According to Financial Experts
Saving money is a challenge, but in times of rising prices and stagnating wages, it’s essential. If you’re stuck on new ways to save money, you’ve come to the right place. We compiled 15 smart savings tips from financial experts.…
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22 Companies That Are Demanding Workers Return to the Office
For everyone tapping away at their keyboard while laying back at the beach, we’ve got bad news: some workplaces are determined to get your rear back in an uncomfortable office chair under bad fluorescent lighting. A whopping 8 in 10…
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Home Depot To Make All Corporate Employees Work an Actual Store Shift
In a surprising but not unheard-of move, Home Depot will require its out-of-store employees to work some in-store shifts. This is in the midst of a sales decline, so clearly, some very specific moves are being made. What’s Changed at Home Depot? Now,…
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Sam’s Club Opens First New Location in 7 Years— It has No Checkout Lanes
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has just opened a groundbreaking new store in Grapevine, Texas—the first new location in seven years. Unlike any other store in the chain, this one features cutting-edge technology and ditches traditional checkout lanes completely. Why This Location…
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Here’s How Often You Should Clean These 19 Common Household Items
You know you have to do maintenance on appliances around your house, but that probably ends up at the bottom of your to-do list. Don’t let it. Proper maintenance can…
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12 Free Things That Can End Up Costing You a Lot
Have you ever heard of “free” oil changes for a year, but then soon come to realize you need to buy the car in order to get the perk? Unfortunately,…
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7-Eleven Is Closing More Than 400 Stores by the End of 2024
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is shutting down more than 400 underperforming stores across North America by the end of the year as a result of declining sales due to inflation.…
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Bath & Body Works Candle That Resembles KKK Hoods on Label Pulled From Shelves
Bath & Body Works is a popular store for holiday shopping, selling soaps, scents, and candles. But this year they’re in some hot water after customers pointed out that the…
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Urgent Recall: Costco Pulls Popular Frozen Burritos Over Contamination Risk
Costco shoppers should check their freezers as one popular frozen item has just been pulled from shelves over listeria risk. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is tied…
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Walgreens is Closing 1,200 Stores Nationwide
As U.S. shoppers continue to pull back on spending, Walgreens is another retail chain feeling the pressure. The pharmacy giant is set to close hundreds of stores over the next…
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16 Home Repairs You Need To Make Now
Maybe you’ve noticed a warped floor, standing water in the yard, or mold on the walls. Don’t just grab some cleaning tools and hope a good scrub or clean will…
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Costco Strikes It Big Again: Platinum Bars Hit Shelves After Gold’s Wild Success
Come for the hot dogs, leave with precious metals: Costco just introduced 1-ounce platinum bars following the massive success of its gold bars. With platinum prices up about 15% in…
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12 Reasons Why Every Retiree Should Have a Medicare Agent
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for Americans 65 or older, and more than 66 million people use it for their health care. It can be a life-saver —…
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Almost 10 MILLION Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria
You may recall a recent listeria outbreak due to Boar’s Head meats that killed 10 people. Well, now there’s another huge meat recall at a different company, according to the…
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15 Money Mistakes Popular Sit-Coms Taught Us to Avoid
Sitcoms are designed to help us escape our troubles and everyday lives. But sometimes you can learn a thing or two, even while you’re laughing. That’s why we compiled the…
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Made in USA? Buyers of Chinese-Made Pyrex May Get Refund
Pyrex is in a lot of hot water — pun intended. Instant Brands, the maker of heat-safe Pyrex glass cookware and measuring cups, misrepresented where one of its products was…
