Shopping
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7 Confusing Food Labels That Can Trick You Into Buying Things
Our country is great for a lot of reasons, but our food labeling system certainly isn’t one of them. The sad truth is that so much of what you see on packaged material is designed to trick you, no matter…
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Here’s Why Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Isn’t Always $4.99
Despite inflation’s persistence, Costco hasn’t raised the price of its famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken since 2009. And it turns out that the wholesaler occasionally sells the birds for even cheaper, according to a popular Reddit thread. When a Costco shopper…
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18 Popular Salsas From the Grocery Store, Ranked
Salsa has become as American as apple pie, dethroning ketchup as the top condiment for the first time way back in 1991. That’s led to a dizzying array of jarred salsa to pick from store shelves, at all heat levels…
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Dollar General Closing Almost 150 Stores Soon
Over 20,000 Dollar General Stores operate across the country, providing a place to get inexpensive housewares and groceries. But soon that number will shrink by nearly 150 locations, according to financial information released by the company. Here’s what we know…
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Joann Gift Card Holders Are Out of Luck as Stores Go Out of Business
What do you do when a company goes out of business, but you have a gift card for it? Well, as Joann gift card holders are finding out, you’re often out of luck. Here’s what’s happening, and why people with…
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Smooth and Affordable Whiskeys That Deserve Sipping
A spot of whiskey can put you in high spirits for the weekend or add warmth to a chilly night, but there’s no need to spend big money on a premium, vintage variety for everyday sipping when there are plenty…
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These 10 States Produce the Most Food in the U.S.
Ever wonder where your groceries come from? The U.S. is a food-growing giant, and a few states do the heavy lifting. Using the latest USDA numbers, we’ve ranked the top…
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Popular Frozen Meatballs, Ranked Best to Worst
You makin’ subs? You makin’ spaghetti? Need to feed Cousin Eddie, Aunt Valentina, and Uncle Enzo? Meatballs are a crucial but time-consuming part of any Italian feast, and gathering the…
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6 Hot Dog Brands That Use 100-Percent Meat
Americans love hot dogs — whether at ball games, BBQs, or street carts, they’re one of the most eaten foods in the country. And it’s one of those foods you…
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Frugal Shoppers Share Their Best $10-or-Less Purchases
The joy you get from a worthwhile purchase is immense, but when you score a great price on top of it? That’s a special kind of bliss. In a recent…
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Products Your Grandparents Swore By That Are Still Worth Buying
Modern households have plenty of new items and products that didn’t exist 10 years ago, and some might not still exist 10 years from now. But other brands and products have…
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Best Things to Buy from Trader Joe’s if You Live Alone
Grocery shopping when you live alone can be quite a hassle; it always feels hard to cost-effectively shop for one person. The good news is that there are few grocery…
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16 Eggless Breakfast Recipes For When Eggs Are a Luxury
The price of eggs is soaring because of avian flu, and experts don’t believe there will be relief any time soon. For many people, that puts a big hole in…
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13 Foods Every ‘70s Kids Had In Their Lunchbox
If it was packed, you ate it, preservatives be damned. That was pretty much the ethos of the ’70s lunchbox. Times have changed, all right—now lunchboxes come with insulated compartments,…
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13 New Orleans Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras
Just because you can’t make it to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras this year, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the festivities — and food — of the Big Easy…
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17 Cheap and Easy Seafood Recipes to Make During Lent
If you hope to cook more seafood this Spring, chances are you’re also concerned about your grocery budget. The sky is the limit on fish and shellfish prices, so even…
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5 Things That Drain the Most Electricity in Your Home
Hefty electricity bills can ruin your month, especially since we live in a world where even eggs are unaffordable. If you’re looking for a way to cut down your bill,…
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Fast-Food Fried Fish Sandwiches, Ranked
Burgers and fried chicken get all the attention. It’s always burger this and chicken that. What about fish? What of the humble, fried fish sandwich? Plenty of chains sell one.…
