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Tom Kelley Archive/istockphoto 15 Groovy Photos of Middle-Class Kitchens of the ’70s
From today’s beige, sleek, and everything-must-match perspective, the 1970s kitchen feels like another planet. Back then, everything was a focal point at once, and yeah — it was kind of a sensory nightmare. But people looked around and went, “It’s…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Beloved Burger Chain Culver’s Opening Locations in 14 States. Here’s the Full List
While some chain restaurants and retail outlets are failing (we see you, Joann and Big Lots), others are expanding. One of those successful chains is Culver’s, which is bringing its butter burgers to even more hungry customers this year. The…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto Classic ’80s Recipes You Know You Still Love
The ’80s were known for a lot of things (can you say The Brat Pack, Madonna, and shoulder pads, for starters?), but we bet you didn’t know its cuisine was also something memorable. Hop back in time for some classic…
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miodrag ignjatovic/istockphoto 10 Best States for Seniors Who Can’t Afford to Retire
There’s a hard reality that comes when you reach retirement age, but you can’t afford to retire. Having to work in your golden years can be harder than it sounds. Not every place is equal when it comes to supporting…
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Kevin Carter/Getty Images The Only Coffee You Should Be Buying at Costco
With third-wave coffee joints aplenty, it’s hard to find a solid, straightforward cup of coffee these days. Making it at home is one affordable alternative, especially for shoppers who buy in bulk from a discounter like Costco. If you find…
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Michael Vi / iStock Walgreens Closing More Stores This Month. Here’s the Full List
Pharmacy chains are closing locations at an alarming rate this year, depriving people in some areas of a much-needed service. CVS is closing hundreds of stores this year, and Rite Aid is set to close 361 locations after filing for…
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Mario Tama/Getty Images IKEA, Walmart, and More Retailers Raise Prices Due to Tariffs
Almost a dozen companies have stated that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have compelled them to increase prices.
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malerapaso/istockphoto 23 Vintage Photos of Middle Class Vacations in the 1950s
Everything in this world is more and more expensive, and even the simplest of vacations seem like they cost an arm and a leg. Even a day at Disneyland is…
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Jason M. / Yelp Famous Foods From 32 American Cities
Sampling local cuisine is a priority for most travelers, and certain foods are so synonymous with their native cities that it ought to be illegal to visit without eating them.…
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Tom Kelley Archive/istockphoto 30 Old-School Recipes Everyone Used to Love (But Can’t Stand Now)
It’s easy to forget food trends as we race to try the latest one. Here are a few old-school recipes from over the decades that we forgot for good reason.…
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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto 27 Olive Garden Copycat Recipes
Founded in 1982, Olive Garden has served up some of America’s favorite Italian-inspired dishes for decades. There are now 900 locations all around the world, so you can be sure…
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NoDerog/istockphoto CVS Closing 271 Stores This Year. Here’s the Full List So Far
National pharmacy chains aren’t doing so well right now. Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy a second time and is closing of stores, and Walgreens has plans to close 1,200 locations.…
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Erik S. Lesser / Getty Images 8 Fast-Food Burgers That Are Worst for Your Cholesterol
About 86 million Americans over 20 have total cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dL, which already puts them at borderline-high risk for heart disease, according to CDC. Around 1 in 10…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 6 Traditional German Recipes You Need to Try
German cuisine offers such a wide range of culinary treasures, and is especially abundant in the comfort food department. If you’re looking for hearty dishes for chilly nights that just…
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Susan Vineyard/istockphoto The Best (and Worst) Chain Restaurants in America
There are so many chain restaurants in this country that most of us haven’t even heard of them all. They vary from region to region, flavor to flavor, and when…
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sevenstockstudio/istockphoto Wendy’s Opened Over Two Dozen New Locations in 18 States. Here’s the List
It’s another good year for the square burger as the fast-food giant has added nearly 30 new restaurants across the country this year alone, part of a larger growth plan…
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R4vi/Flickr The 25 Best Burger Chains in America
Burgers are serious business in the U.S. and part of the national identity. They’re eaten at cookouts, drive-thrus, airport terminals, and even celebrated with their own holiday. To find out…
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H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock / Getty Images 7 Middle-Class Money Habits From the 1970s No One Teaches Anymore
The 1970s weren’t easy on the middle class. Inflation was high, wages fell behind, and the cost of living kept climbing. Families had to make do with what they had…
