Shopping
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Sam’s Club Membership Is About to Get More Expensive
Soon it won’t be quite as cheap to shop at Sam’s Club anymore. CNBC reports that the Walmart-owned warehouse store will be hiking annual fees to $50 from $45 for club members and to $110 from $100 for Plus members,…
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Ideas for Filling a Gift Basket on a Budget
Sure, it’s easy to buy a holiday gift basket and give it to a friend or loved one, but it’s so … impersonal. And expensive. Instead of spending a small fortune on a gift basket at the store, you can…
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25 Times Companies Promised More Than They Could Deliver
Most companies want nothing more than to drum up demand. Special promotions and flashy launches are one way to create buzz, even if the product ends up flopping. Other times, these products need no special marketing, selling like crazy on…
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The Best Places to Buy and Sell Used Wedding Dresses
As the saying goes, one bridal tradition is to wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” on the couple’s wedding day. What if that “something old” is a used wedding dress? For future brides and the recently wedded,…
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Costco Laundry Detergent Crowned ‘Best Value’ — and You Don’t Need a Membership to Buy It
In its 2022 test of laundry detergents, Consumer Reports named Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Liquid as the “best value” detergent, ranking it above top-tier brands like Tide and Persil in the budget category. We’re inclined to trust Consumer Reports,…
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Cool and Creative Gifts Under $10 for Your Coworkers
The holidays are tough enough on the wallet, with gifts to buy for family and friends. But you can’t ignore coworkers, unless you want to start off the new year on a sour note. Whether you’re buying a little something…
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Easy and Delicious Recipes That Start with Cake Mix
Everyone wants to save time in the kitchen, and that’s especially true for little luxuries such as dessert. Resourceful cooks have figured out how to use boxed cake mix as…
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Amazing Gift Card Deals From Costco and Sam’s Club
Costco and Sam’s Club are best known as the land of big-screen TVs and jumbo packs of toilet paper, but don’t skip the gift cards. You typically have to buy…
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All the Fall Things You’ll Want From Target
Is Target’s RedCard burning a hole in your wallet? We’ve scoured Target and Target.com to find some of the best products to help you usher in cooler temperatures. Our list…
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50 Things to Pick Up at the Grocery Store This Fall
As the weather changes from hot to cold, it’s a good idea to change your home-cooking menu to reflect seasonal dishes and availability. From end-of-summer sales on items that will…
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Trader Joe’s Shoppers Share Their Favorite ‘Non-Food’ Items
After braving the nerve-wracking Trader Joe’s parking lot, the first thing most shoppers see is a lush collection of houseplants and orchids. It’s an immediate reminder that the grocery chain…
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‘Brain Freeze,’ 7-Eleven Wine, and More Fun Facts About America’s First Convenience Store
Few stores are more ingrained in the fabric of American culture than 7-Eleven. Still, the world’s largest convenience-store chain has some secrets unknown to even its most loyal customers, including…
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These Are Trader Joe’s Fans’ Biggest Gripes About the Store
For a low-key, laid-back grocery chain, Trader Joe’s has an abnormally fanatical following of supermarket superfans. Just take a look at the store’s subreddit, which boasts more than 144,000 members.…
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A Measure of Relief: Gas Prices Start to Cool After Overheating in June
Consumers across America are feeling a little less pain at the pump. Gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days, marking the second-longest streak in U.S. history since 2005. The…
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Easy and Delicious Rice and Bean Recipes From Around the World
You can open a can of black beans and pour them over a bag of precooked rice for an easy, tasty, and hearty meal. But rice and beans can be so much…
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‘5 Items or Less:’ Trader Joe’s Recipes From an Instagram Favorite
In This Article: In-N-Out Animal-Style Fries Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos Sweet Corn Ravioli With Brown Butter and Burrata Miso Ramen With Pork Belly Coconut Shrimp Tacos Beef…
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Here’s Why Costco’s Cheap Gas is Good for Your Engine
When most people look for a gas station, the first thing they think of is the price. Just visit any Costco gas station, and you’ll see long lines that’ll take…
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Why Frugal Fashionistas Are Turning to Costco
Costco is well-known for its floor-to-ceiling pallets of affordable sundries and its inflation-resistant food court, but the wholesaler is carving out another niche: low-cost fashion. That shift is driven by…
