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M-image/istockphoto / Sean Wandzilak/shutterstock Safety Scare: Target Halloween Toys Recalled For Causing Fires, Burns
If you’ve shopped at Target this fall for Halloween toys for your kids, it’s time to check them out. One toy, a flashlight that projects Halloween-themed images, has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because it can…
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Costco Costco Strikes It Big Again: Platinum Bars Hit Shelves After Gold’s Wild Success
Come for the hot dogs, leave with precious metals: Costco just introduced 1-ounce platinum bars following the massive success of its gold bars. With platinum prices up about 15% in the past year, smart shoppers are snagging these bars as…
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Cheapism / krblokhin/istockphoto / carlofranco/istockphoto 13 Clever Hacks for Cooking and Grocery Shopping for One Person
Grocery shopping and cooking for only yourself is often a very hard thing. It’s even harder if you have roommates. I lived a life of solo cooking for a long time, and truly, it can be the pits. The good…
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shapecharge/istockphoto 12 Reasons Why Every Retiree Should Have a Medicare Agent
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for Americans 65 or older, and more than 66 million people use it for their health care. It can be a life-saver — literally — but just like health insurance for younger people,…
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VLG/istockphoto Almost 10 MILLION Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria
You may recall a recent listeria outbreak due to Boar’s Head meats that killed 10 people. Well, now there’s another huge meat recall at a different company, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. BrucePac,…
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Jenny L. / Yelp / Cheapism Domino’s Is Giving Away Free ‘Emergency’ Pizza — Here’s How to Get Yours
Is there a phrase better to hear on a busy weeknight than “free pizza”? We don’t think so, and neither does Domino’s. They’re giving customers free “emergency” pizzas, for when life is kind of rough and you need some food…
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matucha/istockphoto FDA Updates Recall: Guacamole and Veggies Classified at Highest Listeria Risk
Guacamole and various vegetable products sold by Supreme Service Solutions LLC at Kroger stores have received the highest risk classification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The cause:…
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I love Lucy by CBS Television/ Wikimedia Commons 15 Money Mistakes Popular Sit-Coms Taught Us to Avoid
Sitcoms are designed to help us escape our troubles and everyday lives. But sometimes you can learn a thing or two, even while you’re laughing. That’s why we compiled the…
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Pyrex by Science History Institute/ Wikimedia Commons / Cheapism Made in USA? Buyers of Chinese-Made Pyrex May Get Refund
Pyrex is in a lot of hot water — pun intended. Instant Brands, the maker of heat-safe Pyrex glass cookware and measuring cups, misrepresented where one of its products was…
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Farion_O/istockphoto Chocolate Recalled in 38 States: How To Get Your Refund
Mini chocolate-filled waffle cones, inspired by the tips of Drumstick and other ice cream treats, have become very popular recently. But Hammond’s Candies, a maker of all kinds of chocolate…
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eBay Pork Rinds and Jelly Beans: The Favorite Foods of 20 U.S. Presidents
Presidents of the United States – past and present – have always had the weight of the world on their shoulders. But even though they make decisions every day that…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto McDonald’s To Release Chicken Big Mac, Which Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
The McDonald’s menu is home to many icons, but the Big Mac may be its most famous one. We all know the classic burger; it’s a tried-and-true combo that really…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto FDA Recall Alert: Potential Mold in Popular Dipping Sauce
On October 4, 2024, Lunds & Byerlys issued an urgent recall of its Lone Star Dip due to potential mold contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If…
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Patrick Smith/Getty Images / burgerking/facebook 20 Fast-Food Meals That Celebrities Can’t Resist
Even celebs get a craving for junk food. Here are the orders stars make when they hit the drive-thru.
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wakila/istockphoto 17 Overhyped Cleaning Gadgets, Gizmos, and Cleaners That Are a Total Waste of Money
Maybe you saw a TikTok about a new cleaning gizmo that seemed too good to be true. Guess what? It was. There are so many tools that seem great but…
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Cheapism / Amazon The Best Regional Potato Chips the Rest of America Needs
Beyond Lay’s and Pringles, these 17 regional potato chips inspire fierce local loyalty and are worth hunting down on your next road trip.
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Reagan eating lunch by RandomUserGuy1738/ Wikimedia Commons Eat Like a President: 25 Favorite Recipes of First Families
Presidential eating habits are often an intriguing topic, especially when a new first family moves into the White House. First ladies are expected to be the ultimate hosts, and sometimes…
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Kharoll Mendoza/istockphoto 10 Reasons You Should Reconsider Donating to Goodwill
Donating to Goodwill is easy — but you may want to reconsider. Questionable business practices at this national thrift store make giving things away less appealing once you do some…
