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    I Tried 11 Cheerios Flavors, and These Were the Best (and Worst)

    It’s shocking just how many Cheerios flavors are on the shelves today. While I would have guessed there were maybe five varieties at most, the reality is that General Mills is often slinging more than 20 individual flavors at a…

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    What Is a Beater Car — and Is One Right for You?

    The difference between buying a new or used vehicle used to be rooted in expensive versus affordable. These days, you can still expect to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a vehicle that’s at least ten years old.  Unless,…

  • Dec 6, 2019 San Jose / CA / USA - Sears store having its store closing sale; several Sears stores are scheduled to close in the next months as result of the company's reorganization efforts

    Devastating Photos of Dying Sears and Kmart Stores

    Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been tracking what he calls the stores’ “endless” decline. “I never…

  • Two screenshots from a viral TikTok video about Costco's secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies.

    Ex-Costco Member Claims To Know Costco’s Secret Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

    Costco is generally known for providing its loyal flock of fully committed members with wholesome, 5-star customer service.  So when we came across a recent viral TikTok video from well-known content creator Jordan the Stallion that pokes back at the company,…

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    12 Car Brands You Should Never Buy Used (and Why)

    When it comes to cars, not all are made equal. If you’re considering buying a used car to save money (you go, savvy shopper!), it’s essential to be cautious about certain brands and models to avoid issues like reliability issues, costly…

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    The Biggest Retail Boycotts of All Time

    Ordinary people often feel powerless to make real change — and that’s where tactics such as boycotts come in. Many boycotts fizzle out with little effect, while others get results by stopping a problem or simply calling attention to an…