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    13 HOA Red Flags That Could Cost You

    Homeowners associations (HOAs) may keep neighborhoods looking neat and tidy, and your house value intact, but they can also come with a long list of restrictions that feel more like dealbreakers than perks. From bans on car washing in your…

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    8 Fast-Food Chains That Need to Go

    In a popular thread on the social media site Reddit, thousands of Redditors debated a quintessentially American question: What fast food chains need to go? It might seem hard to answer at first, but then you realize there are dozens…

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    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…

  • Jacksonville, USA - October 19, 2021: Sign on building for Culver's chain restaurant for casual fast food serving butter burgers and frozen custard ice cream in Florida exterior with nobody
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    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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    The Best Italian Deli in Every State

    There are few things as magical as a great Italian deli. When you’re heading out of the deli with jars of marinated artichokes, bags of Italian cookies, and a huge mortadella sandwich, you are shopping at the right place.But a…

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    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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    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.…

  • Packages of Kirkland Signature house blend whole bean coffee are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California.
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    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…

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    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…

  • 3: People shop near a display of paper towels in a Target store on February 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. January's Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released tomorrow showing the latest inflation data and providing perspective on possible future
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    These Retailers Are Raising Prices Due to Tariffs

    Prices are climbing at big-name retailers — and it’s not just inflation this time. A new round of import tariffs, including a flat 10% on most goods and up to…

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    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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    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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    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.Liver…

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    20 Photos of Everyday Life in the 1980s

    Wasn’t life better in the 1980s? More optimism? More vibrancy? More adventure? We sure think so. So come on down and take a look at these 20 photos from the…

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    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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    19 Bad Things About Retirement People Don’t Talk About

    Ah, the golden years … nothing to do and all day to do it. Retirement is what you make of it, and everyone wants to make it rewarding. Sometimes, though,…

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    The 10 Best Sandwich Chains, Ranked

    We live in a world of fast-food chain sandwiches, and depending on the town you live in, the best sandwich near you might actually be the chain down the street.…

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    These 19 Foods Are No Longer Worth It Because They Cost Way Too Much

    Half way into 2025, it’s still nearly impossible to avoid sticker shock when shopping for groceries or dining out. While food prices may not be soaring as they did last…