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  • Is the Trader Joe’s Takis Dupe Better Than the Original?

    Trader Joe’s is known for its house-brand knockoffs, and every time it seems like they’ve run out of products to copy, a new one hits the shelves. Trader Joe’s Chile and Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, a copycat of the…

  • A new tire is placed on the tire storage rack in the car workshop. Be prepared for vehicles that need to change tires.

    My Frustrating but Frugal Experience at Costco’s Tire Center

    When I asked family and friends where I should buy new tires, the answer was always the same: Costco. It’s easy to see why. Costco’s Tire Center offers Michelin tires and other top-of-the-line brands at affordable prices, all while including…

  • Victorville, CA / USA – April 13, 2020: Exterior of Macy’s department store, anchor store for the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, CA.

    Macy’s Is Closing More Stores in 2023 – See if Yours Is on the List

    Macy’s confirmed it is planning to close more stores in 2023, according to a news report. The store closings are part of the company’s restructuring plan first announced in 2020. Over three years, Macy’s plan called for closing 125 stores and…

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    Fast Foods and Treats We Lost in 2022

    The calendar has rolled over to another year, so it’s time to look back on what we lost in 2022. There may be some fast-food favorites or snacks on this list that you’ll mourn, but let’s face it — this…

  • Sam's Club

    10 Best Deals at Sam’s Club This Month

    Sam’s Club offers monthly Instant Savings with discounts on things like household essentials and food. Right now, there are a number of health-related deals to help your resolutions. Snatch these hot Sam’s Club deals before they’re gone — they’re available through…

  • Fairfax, USA - November 25, 2016: Trader Joes grocery store facade with sign and items on display and people walking

    Trader Joe’s Shoppers Sue Grocer Over Lead and Cadmium Levels in Chocolate

    Two Trader Joe’s shoppers are suing the grocery store chain in New York federal court for allegedly misleading consumers by selling dark chocolate that contains unsafe levels of lead and cadmium. Both proposed class action lawsuits cite a December Consumer Reports…