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jetcityimage/istockphoto 8 Things You Should Never Buy at Aldi, According to Customers
Aldi has made a name for itself as a no-frills discount grocery chain that isn’t afraid to cut corners to save money — and for the most part, shoppers are willing to compromise because prices are so low. But consumers…
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400tmax/istockphoto Starbucks Is Closing or Converting Pickup-Only Stores. Here’s the Full List
If you’ve ever picked up a lukewarm flat white in a Starbucks that felt more like a hallway than a café, you probably won’t be shocked by this news. The company plans to eliminate its pickup-only concept. Dozens of Starbucks’…
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GaudiLab/istockphoto 6 Restaurant Menu Tricks That Could Cost You Money
Yes, restaurants exist to serve food, but to do that, they need to make money. At the end of the day, this is the primary objective for any restaurant. To do so requires great food and excellent service, but some…
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tashka2000/istockphoto 7 Delicious and Creative Recipes for National Avocado Day
A loving husband took to Reddit in search of the best avocado recipes to make for his pregnant wife, who developed a strong affinity for avocados. The thread of recommendations took off, and Redditors offered plenty of creative recipes that…
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TennesseePhotographer/istockphoto 119 JCPenney Stores in 35 States Sold in Nearly $1 Billion Deal. See Full List
JCPenney is unloading 119 store properties in a $947 million deal — but not because it’s shutting them down. The retailer handed off its real estate years ago when it filed for bankruptcy in 2020, and this is just the latest round…
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Nordstrom Rack by Tony Webster (CC BY) Nordstrom Rack Opening New Stores in 5 States. See Full List
Nordstrom Rack, the offshoot of the popular department store, has been opening a ton of locations lately, despite falling profits. After opening over 20 stores last year, there are plenty more on the way, with five states currently confirmed for…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto USPS Closing Locations Around the Country. Here’s Where
Having a post office nearby is one of life’s little conveniences many of us take for granted. It’s a place to go when you have packages to ship, stamps to…
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Tim Boyle/Getty Images Costco Implements Strict New Free Sample Policy
There are all kinds of things to love about shopping at Costco, including the reasonable prices, generous return policy, and grabbing a $1.50 hot dog combo on the way out.…
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GMVozd/istockphoto 18 Vegetable Casseroles Your Family Will Actually Like
Getting your recommended daily dose of vegetables can be hard, whether you’re a picky 5-year-old or just a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. But if you bake your vegetables into the…
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Gino B. / Yelp Best National Chicken Wing Day Deals From Popular Chains
Summer is filled with silly food “holidays,” but we’re not complaining because they usually come with great deals from fast food and chain restaurants. This time, it’s National Chicken Wing…
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Edwin Tan/istockphoto 20 Things People Regret Doing (or Not Doing) When They Were Younger
Some regrets come with age, and some come with experience Best Advice from Seniors to Millennials . Here are a few that might ring a bell or, if you’re young enough,…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 7 Kinds of Buffalo Wing Sauce and This Was the Best
Are chicken wings on special at your local supermarket? Trying to figure out what kind of dip to make for an upcoming party? There are a lot of reasons you…
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skynesher/istockphoto The 10 Worst Banks in America
Unless you’re one of those people who has a bunch of gold and $100 bills buried in your backyard, you’re going to need to use a bank. Are big banks…
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nadiasphoto/istockphoto 14 Easy Pot Roast Recipes for Sunday Dinner
Sunday is the perfect day to have pot roast for dinner. Whether you throw it in the crockpot while you’re out running errands, or you cook it in the oven…
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Harbucks/istockphoto 18 Slick Car Cleaning Tricks Only the Pros Know
Getting your car washed and detailed is expensive, and while it can be a nice treat sometimes, doing it yourself is an easy way to save some money. Wondering how…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto I Shopped at Aldi for the First Time and Here’s What I Learned
German grocer Aldi has earned more and more U.S. devotees, but I’ll admit I’d been late to the party. After all, I already shopped for food at a lot of…
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jenifoto/istockphoto The Most Popular Snacks in Every State
America likes to snack. That’s not a big revelation. But a 2024 study by data firm HubScore tried to make sense of who snacks on what, and where. Using geotagged…
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FG Trade Latin/istockphoto How to Avoid Prevent Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion as the ‘Heat Dome’ Sizzles
As extreme summertime heat becomes more common and lasts longer, the risk of heat-related deaths and illnesses increases. In the coming weeks, a massive “heat dome” is expected to cook much…
