Money
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High and Dry: Mississippi River at Historic Lows, Snarling Shipping
As the second-largest river in North America (after the Missouri), the Mississippi River is one of the nation’s most important bodies of water. Not only is it a source of drinking water for millions of people, the Mississippi is also…
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Social Security Just Got More Inclusive
The Social Security Administration is now allowing Americans to choose their gender — with “male” and “female” as the options — when applying for a Social Security card. Americans can update their Social Security records to align with their gender…
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Walmart Employees and Superfans Share Their Controversial Opinions
Superfans and employees on Reddit’s Walmart-focused forum recently shared their most controversial opinions about the superstore, discussing the retailer’s work culture, products, and management. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that many comments were critical of Walmart — the subreddit’s mascot…
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Walmart, Kroger, and Other Grocery Rewards Programs That Will Save You Money
Loyalty programs — almost a given at major supermarkets — are a win-win: Customers get access to special deals and discounts, while stores keep them spending in one place and gain access to an ever-growing mountain of data on their…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Domino’s Deals Just Got More Expensive
Next time you order one of Domino’s popular, long-running deals, you may get less than you’re used to and pay more. The fast-food pizza chain has quietly modified its deals…
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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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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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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,…
