Money
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These Cars Depreciate the Least (and Most)
We’ve all heard about how new cars lose a ton of their value as soon as you drive them off the dealer’s lot. Buying used is supposed to help buyers guard against such a dramatic decline in their investment, but…
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The Ultimate Buy-It-For-Life Gift Guide, According to Redditors
In a world dominated by fast fashion, planned obsolescence, and single-use plastics, the cheapest, most popular products aren’t always the most frugal. Reddit’s buy-it-for-life community — whose slogan is “durable, quality, practical” — understands this. The 1.4 million-strong subreddit is…
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PinchMe Claims to Send You Free Samples With No Strings Attached — But is It Legit?
In a new era of remote jobs that began with the COVID-19 pandemic, online businesses claiming to offer passive streams of income have also increased. One such side hustle is PinchMe — an online program that mails product samples to homes…
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I Tried 7 iPhone Bingo Games To Win Real Money — Here’s What Happened
I hope I’m not putting myself on targeted-ad blast right now, but have you also been inundated with ads for bingo-style “win real money” games? These things have taken the iPhone app store by storm, with troves of them claiming…
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Celebrities That Have Their Own Private Planes
Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift, and other celebrities have splurged big time on luxury aircraft as an alternative to commercial flights.
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Walmart Workers and Shoppers Blame Self-Checkout For Surge in Thefts
An uptick in thefts at Walmart could lead to higher prices and store closures if the issue isn’t resolved, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” earlier this month. “Theft is an issue. It’s higher than what it has…
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Taco Bell Might Make This Fan Favorite a Permanent Menu Item
Taco Bell CEO Mark King made a bombshell announcement this week that might change the way you think of the taco- and Crunchwrap-slinging fast-food chain. The company is looking at…
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Nordstrom Employee Steals $165,000 in One Month
Police arrested an 18-year-old former Nordstrom employee in Lynwood, Washington for theft of about $165,000 from the retail chain. The theft took place over a one-month span in Nordstrom stores…
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America’s Most Loved Trucks
Ford Motor Co. has been on a roll in the past few years, reviving its Bronco and Ranger nameplates, introducing an electric Mustang SUV, and producing the first of its…
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Major Companies That Don’t Require a College Degree
As the cost of higher education has skyrocketed in the United States, many people are priced out of a college degree. Even for people who can afford it, the question…
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What Do Walmart, Costco, and Other Big Retailers Do With What You Return?
Sometimes it doesn’t work out. You go shopping, or perhaps order something online. It arrives and then … meh. It doesn’t thrill you, at least not enough to justify the…
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36 Money Myths You Need to Ignore
Between personal finance blogs, money pundits on television, and input from family, friends, and even neighbors, there’s no shortage of advice to be had about money — how to make…
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These Companies Paid Massive Sums to Settle Lawsuits
If you’ve ever been wronged by a major company, you might be interested to know how many have settled after being sued.
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Where To Order a Stress-Free Holiday Takeout Meal
Half of consumers plan to order restaurant takeout or delivery during the holidays, according to a recent survey. And why not? The holidays can be one of the busiest and…
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Amazon’s Newest Feature Gives Off Serious TikTok Vibes
From the “Buy it Again” feature to the “Buy it Now” button, Amazon offers more than a few tactics to make its site user-friendly and to entice shoppers to spend…
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Most Unbelievable Lawsuits Filed Against Big Companies
In the lawsuit-happy U.S., multimillion-dollar corporations are tempting targets for some interesting claims. In one case to raise eyebrows, a consumer in Illinois says a TGI Fridays grocery product doesn’t…
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Domino’s Will ‘Tip’ You to Come Get Your Own Pizza
Domino’s doesn’t have enough drivers right now, so it wants you to come get your own pizza — and it’s even ready to pay you to do it … kinda. From now…
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The Most Dangerous Toys of All Time
It’s easy to assume kids’ toys are scrutinized before hitting the shelves, but scores of toy-related injuries and deaths over the years have shown that accidents still happen. Some stem…
