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KenWiedemann/istockphoto Viral TikTok Pokes Fun at Trader Joe’s Friendly Cashiers
Checking out at Trader Joe’s can feel a bit like meeting with an easygoing friend — so much so that it’s become a meme online. One satirical headline asks: “Is He Flirting With You, or Does He Just Work at…
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Sofritas Salad by Frank Farm (CC BY-NC-ND) Chipotle Employees Hated This Viral Hack So Now You Can’t Order a Taco
A Chipotle hack has gone viral on TikTok, but the burrito chain’s employees hated dealing with customers trying to game the ordering system so much that the company has removed the ability to order single tacos online or in the…
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slobo/istockphoto Costco Next: Everything You Need to Know About This Little-Known Perk
Costco members may know that they benefit from cheaper gas and discounted travel packages, but many seem to overlook Costco Next, the retailer’s direct-to-consumer shopping platform. Launched in 2017, the e-commerce store offers a discounted selection of products from Costco’s…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Costco Superfans Reveal Their Favorite Kirkland Brand Liquor
From Kirkland’s award-winning laundry detergent to its oddly familiar coffee (it’s Starbucks), Costco’s in-house label often represents the best of Costco — and the liquor is no exception. In a post to the popular Costco subreddit, the retailer’s superfans revealed…
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Wingstop Wingstop Finally Debuts a Chicken Sandwich – And It’s Already Sold Out
Just when you thought the fast-food chicken sandwich wars had fizzled, Wingstop threw its new sandwich into the ring and put everyone else to shame with a very tempting gimmick: Customers could get the chicken tossed in any of the…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Walmart Teams Up With UnitedHealth To Give Senior Health Care a Boost
Walmart tries to deliver deals on everything from video games to groceries, and now it hopes to add primo medical care to the list. The retail chain has partnered with UnitedHealth Group in a 10-year deal that will bring health-care services to…
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Natalia Lavrenkova/istockphoto Where to Find Plant-Based Fast Food
Plant-based foods are having a moment, largely thanks to trendy meat alternatives from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, among others. Veggie burgers have made it onto the menus of some…
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pasphotography/shutterstock Memorable Experiences Worth Giving This Holiday Season
This holiday season, if you’re looking to get away from a typical material gift and give something more exciting and enriching, there are incredible experiences all over the country that…
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Cheapism Rad Gifts for People Who Just Love the ’80s
Like other decades, it’s easy to look back on the ’80s and cringe. Shoulder pads, skinny ties, and lots and lots of giant, Aqua Net-infused bangs were not the proudest…
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Ikea Ikea Products That Are Almost Impossible to Assemble
Anyone who’s bought furniture at Ikea knows that making your way through the mazelike store without overspending is just half the battle. Once you get home, you face the daunting task of…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Get Your Chick-fil-A Order Faster With This Simple Trick, Says Employee
Waiting in a drive-thru line can be a frustrating experience, and customers of Chick-fil-A have reason to be annoyed. The average total drive-thru time for the chain last year was just…
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Target This 90s-Era Target Cafe Is a Blast From the Past
Calling all 90s fans: A Target cafe is making the rounds on Reddit for its distinctly retro vibes, complete with neon signage and unmistakable 90s tiling. In August, Reddit user…
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Cheapism Fun and Useful Gifts for Dog-Obsessed Humans
What should you get the dog lover in your life? We have a wealth of inexpensive gifts for dog lovers for everyone from doting pet parents to those who are…
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DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto Charming Small Towns With Stunning Fall Colors
Many people are eager to say goodbye to summer, including leaf peepers everywhere. They’re already gearing up for that magical time of year when autumn transforms the countryside into a stunning…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Cheap and Easy Ideas for Getting Supper on the Table
Forget going out to a cheap fast-food chain. Learning a few easy dinner recipes that work within a budget is key to a lifestyle that is healthy and frugal. It’s…
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Cheapism The Best Gifts for Writers (and Not One Pen — We Promise)
Writers can often be (lovably) cranky, aloof folks who shut themselves behind closed doors for hours a time. In other words, not always the easiest friends or family members to…
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ozgurdonmaz/istockphoto These Big-Name Companies Still Pay Most Workers Under $15 an Hour
Ten states have or are planning to institute a mandatory minimum wage of $15 an hour, and California just enacted a law on Labor Day that creating the first-in-the-nation fast food…
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batuhan toker/istockphoto This Celebrity-Endorsed Salad Has a Cult Following — And It’s Super Easy to Make
La Scala has been a fixture of show business and high society in Los Angeles since Jean Leon opened his Beverly Hills restaurant in 1956, serving celebrities like Marilyn Monroe…