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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto / Cheapism Beloved Chain Bar Louie Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Locations
Restaurant chains seem to be dropping like flies lately. Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Boston Market are just some of the nationwide chains that have filed for bankruptcy in the last year. Now, another restaurant is joining their ranks. Bar…
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Sakkawokkie/istockphoto / Cheapism Kohl’s Is Closing 27 Stores In 15 States This Weekend — Full List
​Kohl’s is shutting down 27 underperforming stores across 15 states this Saturday, March 29. The closures were announced in January as a part of the retailer’s strategy to optimize operations amid declining sales. This move affects less than 3% of…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images / Cheapism Dollar Tree Is Selling Family Dollar and Closing 1,000 Stores
After a rocky marriage that cost billions and closed thousands of doors, Dollar Tree is calling it quits with Family Dollar. Here’s what’s going down in the discount aisle. Dollar Tree Is Cutting Its Losses and Selling Family Dollar Dollar…
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DevMarya/istockphoto 13 Cheap Pets That Are Easy to Take Care Of
Pet ownership is wonderful, but many people don’t have the space or budget for a larger, more expensive furry friend. If you’re looking for a new companion and aren’t in the market for a dog, or even if you already…
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Rawpixel The Most Popular Beer in Every State
It’s five o’clock somewhere, and even if not, rules are stupid. There’s nothing like relaxing with an ice-cold cruiser, but what are you reaching for? Bud? Miller? Coor’s? Coffeeness, a company that describes itself as “a comprehensive resource for coffee…
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JasonDoiy/istockphoto / Cheapism 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy — Officials Urge Users to Delete Their DNA Data
After years of promising to revolutionize health and ancestry tracking, Gene testing firm 23andMe is officially out of steam — and now it’s officially backing down and declaring bankruptcy. Here is everything you need to know, especially if you have used the…
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USDA Beef Sticks Sold at Costco Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments
Beef sticks are a go-to snack for people on low-carb and high-protein diets. But there’s a new recall alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service…
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CBS Photo Archive / Contributor / Getty Images Long-Gone Childhood Candies That Boomers Still Miss
Few places were as magical for a child as the candy aisle. Whether you surveyed your options at a general store with colorful penny candy or a convenience store with…
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Goodboy Picture Company/istockphoto 7 Bedtime Habits of Successful People in their 60s
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated. You suffer greater risk for just about everything when you’re not getting enough sleep, and it becomes especially important as you get older.…
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Secha6271/istockphoto No Eggs, No Problem: Depression Cake and 14 Other Egg-Free Desserts
Eggs prices are hitting record highs at the grocery store because of avian flu, and it feels like there’s no end in sight. It’s pinching already tight grocery budgets, and…
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Ralf-Finn Hestoft / Contributor / Getty Holy Cow! Secret Ingredient Behind McDonald’s Mouthwatering Fries Revealed
A TikToker that reveals fast food chain “secrets” claims he knows why McDonald’s french fries taste so damn good. Vegetarians, look away — it’s because they cook them with beef…
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OlenaMykhaylova/istockphoto 37 Foods That Are Dangerous if Not Prepared Properly
Supermarkets spare us from having to forage for our meals in the wild, but most still carry foods that can cause serious illness — or even death — when improperly…
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u/Kindly_Grand_9859/Reddit This Vintage Pizza Hut Menu Delivers Some Serious 80s Nostalgia
Remember when Pizza Hut was a sit-down restaurant? Prepare to head back in time to that magical place because Redditor u/bencm518 posted a picture of a 1984 Pizza Hut menu…
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Stroh’s / Kroger Cheap American Beers That Locals Love
As beer drinkers, we take pride in our hometown brews. And while there’s plenty of great local craft breweries, we also enjoy having the option of drinking something tasty but…
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Kai/Yelp The One Bucket-List Restaurant to Visit in Every State
Ready to splurge on the finer things in life? We’ve scoured the country for some of the most swoon-worthy cuisine in every state. Be forewarned: These spots aren’t where you…
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monkeybusinessimages / istockphoto The 15 Most In-Demand Jobs Right Now
If you’re looking to change careers or researching which industry is hot right now, you may be surprised at what you find. While some popular jobs may be experiencing a…
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Flickr/iStock Fast-Food’s Biggest Flop: McDonald’s $200 Million Burger Blunder
The ’90s were wild. It was a time when frosted tips, Tamagotchis, and McDonald’s attempt at fine dining coexisted. In an era dominated by oversized jeans and boy bands, the…
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Cheapism Here’s Why Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Isn’t Always $4.99
Despite inflation’s persistence, Costco hasn’t raised the price of its famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken since 2009. And it turns out that the wholesaler occasionally sells the birds for even cheaper,…
