Shopping
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18 Reasons Why Costco Is Such An Annoying Place to Shop
Look, we love Costco. Really. From those Kirkland Signature products we can’t live without to the best (and cheapest) rotisserie chicken anywhere, we’re hooked. But we’re only human, and there are still things about the warehouse shopping experience we could…
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Forget the Tailor: These 11 Clothing Stores Offer Free Alterations
In an ideal world, every pair of jeans would fit perfectly. In reality, we all have different body types, and clothes will sometimes require a few alterations to look their best. But don’t worry: There are plenty of stores that…
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25 Spring Cleaning Mistakes You Keep Making Every Year
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and suddenly you feel that familiar urge to get rid of old junk and clean everything in sight. But chances are there are things you could be doing better, and maybe a…
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TikTok Sparks Debate Over Nordstrom Return Policy: Is It Unethical or Is It Fair Game?
Trying to return a pair of well-worn, scuffed-up shoes to the Nordstrom checkout counter might seem like a ludicrous idea, but — according to one TikToker — it’s not. While the high-end retailer isn’t quite as forgiving as Costco in the…
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Here Are the Worst Easter Candies — and the Best — Ranked
While Halloween reigns supreme in most people’s minds when it comes to acceptable candy handouts (threatening to egg the house of anyone who hands out raisins or toothbrushes does up the game), Easter ranks up there, too. According to CandyStore.com, $2.63…
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7 ‘Worst Deals’ at Trader Joe’s, According to Redditors
While Trader Joe’s caters to yuppies in expensive neighborhoods, it is among the cheapest grocery stores in the country. In 2022, for example, the Los Angeles Times found that when it came to staples like bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and milk,…
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Frozen Fruit Recall: How to Tell if Your Costco and Trader Joe’s Products Need to Be Tossed
An outbreak of Hepatitis A that has sickened five people may be linked to frozen organic strawberries sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi, according to the U.S.…
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Redditors Love These 10 Cheap Birthday Party Ideas
Though inflation continues to overstretch consumers’ budgets, there are still ways you can save money without compromising on things you and your family love to celebrate. If your kid has a birthday…
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Walmart to Make Easter Dinner and Baskets More Affordable for Shoppers
Shoppers stressing over still-sky-high prices at the grocery store as they prepare to host Easter dinner might find a little sliver of relief if they do their shopping at Walmart.…
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Hallelujah! Egg-flation Has Cracked as Prices Drop to $3/Dozen or Less
After an eternity of massively inflated egg prices, the cost of a dozen eggs has finally dropped for the first time since September 2022, and people are thrilled that they…
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The Best Online Jewelry Stores That Won’t Break the Bank
Buying high quality jewelry online can be overwhelming. You can’t see or feel the pieces, so how do you know if they’re good quality? Thankfully, direct-to-consumer businesses that allow customers…
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Rise and Shine and DIY: How to Make (a Cheaper) Coffee Creamer at Home
Coffee is a necessary morning crutch for people from all walks of life. And sometimes it seems like there is absolutely no affordable way to indulge in it, especially when…
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Cheap Amazon Products That Make Your Home Look Expensive
We all want a more beautiful home, but when it comes to shelling out the cash to spruce things up, few of us are quite so eager. But whether you’re…
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Inflation Continues To Bust Household Budgets
Annual inflation clocked in at 6% in February, a hair below January’s 6.4% rate, meeting analyst expectations. Even though inflation slowed overall, the consumer price index still rose 0.4% in…
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Things You Should Never Buy on Craigslist or eBay
The super low prices of shopping sites such as eBay and Craigslist can be tempting, and a lot of times there are truly great (even wacky) deals to be found.…
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Is Your Dog at Risk? Vitamin A Pet Supplements Recalled for Sickening Dogs
If your dog has seemed lethargic lately and you’ve been giving it supplements, you may want to hold off on the next dose until you’re sure the product isn’t part…
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Aldi’s Hot New Merch Looks Like Brand Names, and It’s All Under $10
Aldi is dropping some new merch on its loyal customers, and besides being surprisingly stylish and inexpensive, many of the items look like they were inspired by clothing and accessories…
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How Long You Have To Safely Eat Unrefrigerated Foods
We’ve all let perishable foods sit out a bit too long, then wondered what dishes or ingredients are still safe to eat. Luckily, there’s information on food safety available so you can…
