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Iconic American Brands That Aren’t Made in the U.S.
The declining state of manufacturing in America is a reliably hot-button political issue. Though industries such as finance and real estate have gradually grown to employ more workers than manufacturing, it’s still difficult to grasp just how many products are…
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Kohl’s Is Closing 27 Stores In 15 States This Weekend — Full List
Kohl’s is shutting down 27 underperforming stores across 15 states this Saturday, March 29. The closures were announced in January as a part of the retailer’s strategy to optimize operations amid declining sales. This move affects less than 3% of…
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Dollar Tree Is Selling Family Dollar and Closing 1,000 Stores
After a rocky marriage that cost billions and closed thousands of doors, Dollar Tree is calling it quits with Family Dollar. Here’s what’s going down in the discount aisle. Dollar Tree Is Cutting Its Losses and Selling Family Dollar Dollar…
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13 Clever Hacks to Make Frozen Pizza Taste Better
Frozen pizza isn’t very exciting, even if you buy the best brands. But there are many ways you can turn cheap frozen pizza into a meal that’s much more satisfying and interesting. Most of them don’t take much planning or…
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Beef Sticks Sold at Costco Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments
Beef sticks are a go-to snack for people on low-carb and high-protein diets. But there’s a new recall alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding over 29,000 pounds of beef and turkey sticks. Here’s…
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10 Things You Should Always Have In Your Freezer
Your freezer is a wonderful thing, and oftentimes, the most underutilized part of your food storage. Things keep for a good, long while in your freezer, and sometimes the simplest things can make your life a lot easier, both inside…
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9 Popular Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brands, Ranked
What’s better than a warm chocolate chip cookie? A warm chocolate chip cookie that didn’t require any effort to make. Store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough is convenience food at its…
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37 Foods That Are Dangerous if Not Prepared Properly
Supermarkets spare us from having to forage for our meals in the wild, but most still carry foods that can cause serious illness — or even death — when improperly…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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16 Things in Your Fridge to Toss Immediately
With grocery prices still climbing, Americans are paying closer attention to keeping fresh food in the fridge and discarding spoiled items. Understanding product labels helps consumers determine if a product is…
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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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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…
