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greenmountainboy/istockphoto Generation Gap: Boomers and Zoomers Shop Differently
If we hear about how inflation continues to bust household budgets one more time, we may scream. We are very much aware of rising prices, thank you very much. But it seems that Americans have been using very different strategies…
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FS-Stock/istockphoto In More Soul-Crushing News, Inflation Is About To Ruin Your Summer Fun
If you were looking forward to the summer party season kicking up after a long harsh winter, you may be sorely disappointed this year. Those weekly cookouts, pool parties, and fancy summer events may be a thing of the past…
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ALDI by brandon king (CC BY-NC) ‘They Taste Like Cardboard Now’: Aldi Superfans Say These 9 Products Have Gone Downhill
Aldi doesn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for its customers. Rather, the German supermarket chain embraces its austere roots, foregoing flashy displays, gratis shopping bags, and baggers in favor of thrifty minimalism and rock-bottom prices. And even in the…
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Trader Joe’s Summer Lovin’ at Trader Joe’s: Fans Can’t Get Enough of These 8 Seasonal Favorites
There can’t be a season more suited for snacking than summer. We’ve got sun, we’ve got patios, and we’ve got cold beverages. Trader Joe’s, known for its ability to rejuvenate its stores every season with new and returning items, is…
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Pickone/istockphoto Enraged Grocery Customer Hits Worker in Head With 4-Pound Frozen Fish
Let the fish puns commence! In Michigan, a customer at a grocery store became so furious he could not buy fish (the fish counter had closed 13 minutes earlier), he smacked an employee in the head with a 4-pound frozen…
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Andrei Stanescu/istockphoto Don’t Fall for This Scam: Wells Fargo Customer Tricked Out of $68,000
As further proof that scams are on the rise, one California Wells Fargo customer lost a huge chunk of his nest egg when he was contacted by a scam artist. After being told that $70,000 had been “incorrectly” deposited in his…
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Nissan The Nissan Leaf Is Set To Be the Cheapest Electric Car — But Is It Worth the Price?
In April, General Motors announced that it was scrapping the Chevrolet Bolt, ending production later this year. That’s a big deal — not because the Bolt was the perfect car,…
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ablokhin/istockphoto Eat Your Leafy Greens: Here Are the Best (and Worst) Trader Joe’s Salads
Trader Joe’s is a lot of things, and while quick isn’t one of them, you may still find yourself popping in for lunch. There are a constant slew of seasonal,…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto “Barbaric”: Popeyes Customers Assault Workers, Vandalize Store Over Missing Jalapeños
Fast-food restaurants exist to provide convenient, (usually) affordable sustenance to customers. These establishments are supposed to attract humble patrons who realize they are not dining at a Michelin star-laden restaurant.…
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Jirapong Manustrong/istockphoto The Amazon Dispatch: Woman Accidentally Films Herself Getting Fired While Making Wes Anderson-Style TikTok
There’s something so aesthetically pleasing about Wes Anderson-style TikTok videos. Between the sharp cuts, slow-motion walking shots, and symmetrical compositions, these videos, which typically offer a “day in the life”…
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Miller’s Ale House Tacos to Tequila: The Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurant Specials Nationwide
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday this year, in case you needed any more excuse to celebrate Mexican culture with tacos and tequila. Though it’s only a loosely observed…
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Lowe’s 8 Genius Tips To Beat the Heat and Slash Your Electric Bill This Summer From Redditors
Summer is coming, and it’s time to enjoy the warm weather. The one problem? You’re breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about the super high electric bills that…
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Nattakorn Maneerat/istockphoto Are You Leaving Money on the Table? MissingMoney Helps You Track Down Unclaimed Cash
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re missing something? That nagging suspicion that there’s something out there with your name on it, but you just don’t know where to…
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Cheapism / StacieStauffSmith Photos/mervas/shutterstock 27 Summer Tourist Spots to Avoid — and Where to Go Instead
Of all the joys of summer, crowds are not one of them. Nor are sky-high seasonal prices and tacky, pop-up attractions and tourist traps designed for the sole purpose of…
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AndreyPopov/istockphoto Stop What You’re Doing and Turn Off Overdraft Protection Right Now — Here’s Why
Dealing with banks can sometimes feel like walking on a tightrope — one wrong step, and you find yourself plummeting towards annoying hidden fees or insufficient-fund charges. That’s where overdraft…
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Grandbrothers/istockphoto ‘Why Is This Air Fryer So Easy To Clean,’ Said No One Ever. Here’s How To Do It Right
Air fryers are a convenient, quick, and healthy way to fry up all kinds of food. But man, can they be a hassle to clean. No matter the brand, that…
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Daisy-Daisy/istockphoto COVID-19 Isn’t Gone, But Free Test Kits Are About To Disappear. Here’s How To Order Yours
You only have a few more days to get free COVID-19 tests from the government before the option is no longer guaranteed. On May 11, the declared public health emergency…
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SARINYAPINNGAM/istockphoto 12 Things You Should Do TODAY if You’re Struggling to Make Ends Meet
It sucks to be swimming in an ice-cold pool of debt, but there are ways to get out (or at least swim into warmer water). The important thing is to…