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jetcityimage/istockphoto Act Fast: A Walmart+ Membership Is Half Price for 2 Days Only
If you’ve been on the fence about joining Walmart+, the retailer’s answer to Amazon Prime, now’s the time to do it. It’s half price through Nov. 3. Gallery: Other Grocery Rewards Programs That Will Save You Money The promotion reduces the…
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Susan Vineyard/istockphoto Sauce Showdown: Chick-fil-A Sauce Versus Trader Joe’s Incredisauce Copycat
Chick-fil-A’s sauce is such a hit with fans that its Amazon review page is full of self-proclaimed “addicts,” some of whom are even topping their salads with the yellow-orange goop. While not as popular, Trader Joe’s has its own version…
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SDI Productions/istockphoto Task Force Recommends Adults Under 65 Be Screened for Anxiety
Feeling anxious lately? You’re not alone. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that all adults ages 19 to 64 be screened for anxiety as part of regular primary care. And if you don’t feel worried, you still fall under…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Aldi Cuts Prices to 2019 Levels in Thanksgiving ‘Rewind’ to Fight Inflation
In a “Thanksgiving Price Rewind,” Aldi is slashing its prices on holiday favorites to November 2019 levels when inflation was just 2%. The temporary pricing throwback runs from Nov. 2-29, with discounts as high as 30%. “Providing amazing products at…
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wmaster890/istockphoto The Surprising Side Effects of Eating Beets, According to Science
Show of hands, whose favorite food is beets? Anyone? Maybe just the fictional Dwight Schrute on “The Office” then. You might think that beets have a weird texture or kind of taste like dirt, but here are plenty of reasons…
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Rawpixel/istockphoto Everything You Need to Know About Costco’s Hearing Aid Center
In addition to pricing on food and other goods that has earned a cultlike following, big-box retailer Costco allows refunds or exchanges on pretty much everything, no receipt required, and offers pharmacy services as well as hearing centers. Anyone experiencing hearing difficulty…
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Cheapism Clever and Practical Cookbooks to Give Everyone on Your Gift List
In addition to the revered cooking tomes that serve as kitchen stalwarts, dozens of new cookbooks flood the market each year. All are beautifully photographed and impeccably designed, but which…
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tupungato/istockphoto British Invasion: Target To Carry Iconic Marks & Spencer Holiday Food
Target is offering new and delicious products this holiday season, and they’re coming from across the pond. Iconic British retailer Marks & Spencer, which has a history dating back to…
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Susan Vineyard/istockphoto Novel 3-Day Workweek Helps Chick-fil-A Franchisee to Attract, Retain Workers
A Chick-fil-A franchise owner thinks he may have found a better way to recruit and retain fast-food workers by offering a three-day workweek. Faced with an overworked team, Chick-fil-A franchisee…
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Business Wire Mayo Couture? Kraft Unveils Mayonnaise-Inspired Clothing
Love mayo so much that you wish you could live in it? Kraft has the perfect solution to your obsession: a mayonnaise-themed tracksuit. If you just had a negative visceral…
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Fang Zheng/istockphoto How Costco and Sam’s Club Memberships Pay For Themselves With Gas Savings
Although gas prices have dropped since their peak in June, some consumers are still feeling sticker shock at the pump. That’s especially true in California, where regular-grade gas prices average…
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Costco Costco Is Selling the ‘World’s Largest’ Puzzle at 60,000 Pieces
Costco is proving that old-fashioned pastimes haven’t completely gone out of style with the release of a 60,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, which has picked up some buzz online. The 8-by-29-foot puzzle…
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lawcain/istockphoto Taco Bell Superfans Share Their ‘Favorite Custom Orders’
Taco Bell is a bit like the “Choose Your Own Adventure” chain of the fast food world. Find the Quesarito a bit lacking? Add jalapenos and potatoes, and top it…
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Alan Morris/istockphoto Aldi Superfans Reveal Their ‘Must-Have’ Products
With nearly 100,000 members, Aldi’s subreddit has a devoted following of frugal shoppers, making it a treasure trove of budget-friendly shopping advice. Some of the forum’s most active members recently…
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fcafotodigital/istockphoto How to Cook Beans From Scratch
Often overlooked for vegetables and whole grains, the humble bean is full of health benefits that can enhance a diet. Rich in plant protein, fiber, B-vitamins, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus,…
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Cinnabon The Best (and Worst) Fast Food Desserts
Fast food desserts may not carry the weight of the meal on their shoulders the way the first and second courses do, but they bear a fair share of the…
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Costco Costco Recalls Frozen Chicken Patties for Possible Contamination
A popular brand of frozen chicken patties that are sold at Costco has been recalled because they may contain something unexpected: pieces of hard, clear plastic. Gallery: Other Major Food…
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Cheapism Incredibly Fun Toys and Games for Adults
Why should kids have all the fun? Being an adult shouldn’t condemn you to yawn-inducing gifts like socks and sweaters. From nostalgic games to unexpected gadgets, we’ve tracked down cool…
