Shopping
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Generation Gap: Boomers and Zoomers Shop Differently
If we hear about how inflation continues to bust household budgets one more time, we may scream. We are very much aware of rising prices, thank you very much. But it seems that Americans have been using very different strategies…
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‘They Taste Like Cardboard Now’: Aldi Superfans Say These 9 Products Have Gone Downhill
Aldi doesn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for its customers. Rather, the German supermarket chain embraces its austere roots, foregoing flashy displays, gratis shopping bags, and baggers in favor of thrifty minimalism and rock-bottom prices. And even in the…
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Summer Lovin’ at Trader Joe’s: Fans Can’t Get Enough of These 8 Seasonal Favorites
There can’t be a season more suited for snacking than summer. We’ve got sun, we’ve got patios, and we’ve got cold beverages. Trader Joe’s, known for its ability to rejuvenate its stores every season with new and returning items, is…
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The Nissan Leaf Is Set To Be the Cheapest Electric Car — But Is It Worth the Price?
In April, General Motors announced that it was scrapping the Chevrolet Bolt, ending production later this year. That’s a big deal — not because the Bolt was the perfect car, but because it was the cheapest electric vehicle on the…
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Eat Your Leafy Greens: Here Are the Best (and Worst) Trader Joe’s Salads
Trader Joe’s is a lot of things, and while quick isn’t one of them, you may still find yourself popping in for lunch. There are a constant slew of seasonal, premade salads, wraps, and sandwiches chilling in the Trader Joe’s…
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‘Why Is This Air Fryer So Easy To Clean,’ Said No One Ever. Here’s How To Do It Right
Air fryers are a convenient, quick, and healthy way to fry up all kinds of food. But man, can they be a hassle to clean. No matter the brand, that big pot can fill with greasy gunk pretty easily, in…
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‘Our Long National Nightmare Is Over’: This Costco Food Court Fave Is Returning — But Not Everyone Is Thrilled
Cue the airhorn and confetti canons because it’s finally happening: Onions are coming back to Costco’s food courts. A Redditor on r/Costco broke the news by posting a picture of…
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Best Bourbons Under $50 for Mint Juleps on Kentucky Derby Day
It’s tradition to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with free-flowing mint juleps. Whether making a classic version or putting a spin on it, you’ll still want to stock up on bourbon.…
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Screw Sephora: These Are My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Picks From Dollar General’s New Makeup Line, Believe Beauty
I’ve been a makeup junkie for as long as I can remember, starting with a makeup counter job and moving on to a role as a beauty editor. But as…
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Score One for the Consumer! Target Adds Curbside Returns
Does anyone else have a “these things need to be returned” pile somewhere in their home? Returning products that didn’t fit or just didn’t meet your expectations is one of…
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PSA: The Container Store Is Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond’s Defunct 20% Off Coupons — But Act Fast
After a years-long tailspin, Bed Bath & Beyond finally filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving a legacy of those big blue 20% off coupons behind. As of April 26, 2023,…
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From the ‘Seriously, You Do Not Need That’ Files: The Stupidest Products We Saw This Week
As anyone who has gone down the Amazon rabbit hole can tell you, there are many, many things you can buy that you probably don’t need. There are also products…
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Reddit’s Dumpster Divers Reveal Their Incredible Finds
The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” couldn’t be more true for Redditors who save money by dumpster diving. If you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything worthwhile in…
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Is Your Gym Membership Holding You Hostage? Here’s How To Bust Out
Canceling a gym membership can feel like trying to bench press a boulder — it’s a heavy lift. First, you have to locate the membership contract you signed and break…
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Bed Bath & Bankrupt: You Only Have 2 Days to Use Up Those 20% Off Coupons
After struggling to stay in business, it finally happened: Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, April 23. The writing has been on the wall for years now…
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Need to Upgrade Your Car Seat? Target’s Trade-in Program Offers a Cheaper Alternative
There are a lot of hot takes when it comes to parenting, but as painful purchases go, parents everywhere are likely to agree that car seats deliver one of the…
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Here’s Why You Should (and Shouldn’t) Shop at Duty-Free Stores
Airports are a wild place. You’ve got people passed out on the floor while others are chugging beers at 8 a.m.; rules simply do not apply within the confines of…
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Eggs, Lettuce, and Butter: 10 Groceries That Are Finally Getting Cheaper as Inflation Slows
Inflation is a relentless drain on all of our bank accounts, but there’s one tiny crack where a little daylight is showing through: groceries. For the first time since 2020,…
