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    McDonald’s New Celebrity-Powered Meal for 2 Debuts Valentine’s Day

    McDonald’s is teaming up with a couple of lovebird rappers on a new meal for two that’s being released Valentine’s Day. The Cardi B and Offset Meal is meant for two people to share during the season of love, whether that’s…

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    The Most Promising Jobs for High School Graduates in 2023

    Is Gen Z choosing work over school? College enrollment has dropped by 190,000 fewer students since 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And it seems the declining trend could continue in coming years, thanks to the pandemic, the economy,…

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    The Biggest Money Lies That Couples Tell

    Financial infidelity can be just as heartbreaking for a relationship as other types of cheating, according to a recent survey by Forbes Advisor. The survey found that 38% of adults have lied to their significant other about finances, and over half felt…

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    What That’s Really For: Items With Hidden Design Features

    As consumers, we interact with so many products on a regular basis that it’s easy to overlook all of their features, even when they serve a specific purpose. In fact, many common items boast useful add-ons that can easily be…

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    Target Brand Products That Shoppers Love

    Not so long ago, plenty of shoppers thought “store brand” was code for something of inferior quality. Target, with its broad array of well-regarded private labels, has been steadily changing that perception. Shoppers swear by plenty of its in-house products…

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    The Loneliest People Live in These States

    Humans are social creatures, so the pandemic’s lockdowns and social-distancing measures have taken an understandable toll on mental health. It’s difficult to quantify loneliness, but a report from Aging in Place looked at a number of factors to determine which…

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    You Might Be Crazy to Buy a Mini Cooper EV This Year

    Buying an electric vehicle is easier than ever but still demands tradeoffs for drivers. Short of buying a Tesla and putting money in the pocket of Elon Musk, a pioneer who has…

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    Need a Car Only Sometimes? Hyundai’s New EV Subscription Plan May Make Sense

    Hyundai is rolling out a car subscription service for drivers who need a car only temporarily. The automaker’s Evolve+ program also caters to drivers who are curious about electric vehicles…

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    You Can Now Order Food Through Your TV

    Because ordering food through an app or website on your smartphone apparently is no longer easy enough, Roku and DoorDash have joined forces to deploy “shoppable ads” that allow you…

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    8 of the Most Expensive Lego Sets You Can Buy

    Legos aren’t cheap, even by normal toy standards. Many parents have audibly gasped at a Lego price tag while shopping for their kids, and it should come as a surprise…

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    Bed Bath & Beyond Closing 149 More Stores – See the List

    Bed Bath and Beyond said it is closing 149 more stores, an announcement that comes just days after it secured a last-ditch stock offering to infuse $1 billion into the…

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    States With the Most (and Least) Expensive Pizza

    We all know inflation is hurting our wallets at the grocery store, but how much is it affecting one of America’s favorite takeout meals, pizza? Turns out, the price of…

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    Chick-fil-A Tests Its First Plant-Based Sandwich

    Chick-fil-A patrons looking to reduce their meat consumption might soon be able to order more than just its side dishes. The fast-food chain is testing its first vegetable-based sandwich made…

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    Should You Tip For Takeout? Here’s What Frugal Redditors Say

    Is tipping culture in America getting out of hand? Now that point-of-sale kiosks are standard at most establishments, it’s a question that everyone is asking, including budget-conscious Redditors. In a…

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    The 10 Most Expensive Super Bowl Ads Ever

    Many viewers are eagerly anticipating Sunday’s Super Bowl game, though for different reasons. Some are excited about watching Rihanna during the half-time show, while others can’t wait to see what…

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    How To Save Money With Retailers That Price Match Amazon

    With inflation on the rise, many products and services have become more expensive. The rising cost of living can make it difficult to stick to a budget and save money.…

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    What It Costs To Stay at the Nation’s Best Hotels

    Sometimes choosing a hotel is based on cost and convenience, and all of the bells and whistles aren’t all that important. What matters is that there’s a comfortable bed to…

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    Companies That Made Big Layoffs Amid Bigger Recession Worries

    Though the U.S. continues to see record-low unemployment rates that it hasn’t seen in more than half a century, the tide is turning thanks to a looming recession. Big corporations are hedging…