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CasarsaGuru/istockphoto 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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William Howard/istockphoto 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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Tom Kelley Archive/istockphoto 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…
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krblokhin/istockphoto 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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Steve L. / Yelp 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…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto 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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miodrag ignjatovic/istockphoto 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.…
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Kevin Carter/Getty Images 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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Michael Vi / iStock 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…
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Mario Tama/Getty Images 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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Jason M. / Yelp 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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malerapaso/istockphoto 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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Tom Kelley Archive/istockphoto 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.…
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still-awesome/Reddit.com 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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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto 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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Delmaine Donson/istockphoto 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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SDI Productions/istockphoto 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…
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NoDerog/istockphoto CVS Closing 271 Stores This Year. Here’s the Full List So Far
National pharmacy chains aren’t doing so well right now. Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy a second time and is closing of stores, and Walgreens has plans to close 1,200 locations.…
