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1,800 Workers Abruptly Laid Off as Company Behind Costco Cellphone Kiosks Shuts Down
The company responsible for mobile sales at Costco warehouses across the country, Wireless Advocates, abruptly shut down on Monday, according to multiple employees on social media. “As of this morning wireless advocates has ceased operations effective immediately and is no longer doing…
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How to Outsmart Inflation, According to Experts
As the economy sloughs off the effects of the pandemic and deals with the shock of the Russia-Ukraine war, inflation has reared its head. Though not rising as quickly as earlier in the year, prices from the gas pump to…
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These Are the Best Small Cities in America
The United States is full of charming small towns. But if small towns aren’t your jam and giant cities overwhelm you, you’re in luck. WalletHub recently completed a study of 1,300 locales to determine the best small cities in America.…
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Curious About Home Exchanges? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’ve seen “The Holiday,” you’re probably familiar with the idea of a home exchange. Cheaper than traveling in hotels or traditional vacation rentals, a house swap offers the chance to make a trip across the country — or the…
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Beloved TikTok Pug Noodle Dies and Leaves Behind an Empire
TikTok star Noodle, a 14-year-old pug, has died, but the dog’s fans can take heart — they can still buy merch and even a children’s book devoted to the dog, who had 4.5 million TikTok followers and even appeared on…
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3 Best Space Heaters at Costco, According to Superfans
While putting on additional layers is the cheapest, easiest way to save money on your heating bill, an extra sweater won’t cut it in, say, Alaska. But pair your extra layers with a space heater, and you might be warm enough…
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At This New McDonald’s, a Conveyor Belt Brings Your Food to the Drive-Thru
Pulling ahead in the drive-thru to wait a few more minutes for your food while workers tend to the build-up of cars behind you is pretty well the norm nowadays.…
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Get in the Christmas Spirit with Mariah Carey’s ‘Ultimate Holiday Experience’ Getaway in NYC
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office might not exclusively recognize Mariah Carey as the “Queen of Christmas,” but she’s still widely regarded as such, courtesy of her 1994 hit “All I…
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Frugal Shoppers Share Their Favorite Low-Cost Grocery Stores
With prices so high, going to the grocery store can be demoralizing these days. Not only have companies increased their prices, but they’ve also “shrinkflated” popular products like Kleenex and…
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Here’s How You Can Watch ‘Jeopardy!’ Without Cable
The long-running TV game show “Jeopardy!” is a classic, and beloved by many. If you’re like me, just having it playing in the background provides a sense of comfort; it’s also fun pretending…
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Cheap Last-Minute Getaways for Couples
Going on vacation with your significant other doesn’t always have to break the bank or require weeks of planning. There are plenty of last-minute getaways you can go on near your…
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Pepsi Pushes ‘Pilk:’ A Pepsi Cola and Milk ‘Dirty Soda’
Milk and cookies is so last Christmas — well, it is if you ask Pepsi, anyway. The soda company just launched its Pilk (Pepsi with milk) and Cookies campaign, asking Pepsi…
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Panda Express Will Give You a Free Meal To Try Vegan Orange Chicken
Panda Express wants you to try its new plant-based orange chicken so much that it’s giving you a free meal to do it. Some eaters might be hesitant to try…
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How to Start a Profitable Airbnb Business
Airbnb is the leader in home rental marketplaces that make it possible to turn a guest room, investment property, or even a yurt into a cash cow, with the average…
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Elvis Presley’s Private Jet Is Going Up for Sale (Again)
The King lived a lavish, fast life — and so did his private jet. Elvis Presley’s 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar was the cream of the crop when he bought it for…
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How to Start a Lucrative Vrbo Business
The prospect of raking in hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars in extra cash every month renting out a home through Vrbo or Airbnb is an enticing one. But the…
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Autographs That Are Worth Millions of Dollars
Whether you prefer athletes, diplomats, or artists, we all idolize certain famous people. Some even spend vast sums of money to own their past possessions or, in some cases, just…
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Living Too Más: Taco Bell’s Most ‘Reheatable’ Items, According to Superfans
Look, no fast food is going to be good when you reheat it. But if you tend to order way too much food because you’re, ahem, drinking or experiencing the…
