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shaunl/istockphoto All These Companies Filed for Bankruptcy in 2021
After the bankruptcy bloodbath that was 2020, which saw dozens of iconic brands including JCPenney and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 protection, 2021 was comparatively quiet. Still, a number of notable companies did find themselves on financially shaky ground. Here’s a…
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vinnstock/istockphoto The Most Generous Tippers Live in These Cities
When and whether to tip still confounds plenty of people, but there’s no question that the pandemic has made many of us more grateful for restaurant workers. Popmenu, a company that helps restaurants with digital marketing and ordering, analyzed 450,000…
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Vrbo Georgia Cabin Rentals for a Cozy Winter Getaway
Get away from it all with a stay in one of these picturesque cabins. WIth features like fireplaces, hot tubs, and rustic furnishings, they make for unique stays for couples, the whole family, or a big group of friends. These…
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University of Southern California/Getty Images CC Wonder Bread, Wheaties, and Other Popular Foods That Turned 100 This Year
If you’re old enough to drive, then you’re probably old enough to remember when certain brand-name snack foods you like didn’t even exist. New foods come and go all the time — some vanish almost as quickly as they arrived,…
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Bigbaraboom/istockphoto Food Trends That Need to Stop
New food trends pop up constantly, often spurred on by social media and influencers posting tantalizing or surprising photos to get attention. Some trendy fare is interesting and fun to eat, but just like cringey fashion trends, the novelty can…
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Zillow Breathtaking Historic Farmhouses for Sale Across America
Full of charm and fascinating historical significance, these farmhouses are beautiful homes. You’ll find original flooring and doors in many of them, but you’ll also enjoy contemporary upgrades like modern kitchen appliances and heating and cooling systems. If you’re looking…
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Vrbo Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals for a Cozy Winter Getaway
There’s never a bad time to visit Lake Tahoe — this all-year natural wonderland straddling California and Nevada offers a plethora of reasons to visit. Try forest bathing on its…
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Wilma O./Yelp Delicious Foods Worth Buying at Ikea — and Some to Skip
When we think of Ikea, we think of furniture and instruction manuals, but the store also offers some distinctive foods. You may not find truly traditional Swedish delights such as Fiskbullar,…
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Airbnb California Cabin Rentals for a Cozy Winter Getaway
California may be known for its beaches and buzzy urban attractions, but its abundance of outdoor options is simply breathtaking. From Yosemite National Park to Big Bear, Shasta Lake, and…
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The Best Kitchen Gadgets That You’ll Actually Use
When it comes to holiday shopping, kitchen tools and small appliances are on many wish lists. But how do you find the perfect multicooker or blender when there are so,…
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LeoPatrizi/istockphoto Where People Retire the Youngest Around the World
When you can expect to retire and how long you’ll spend out of the workforce has a lot to do with where you live. Cheapism used data from the Organization…
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Ekaterina Molchanova/istockphoto We Tried the Target Wines and This Is the Best
More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing stores such as Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s to enter the game. Aside…
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Walmart KFC Wants to Sell You a Chicken-Scented Yule Log
Chestnuts roasting on a chicken fire? Eleven secret herbs and spices nipping at your nose? If that sounds like music to your ears, it’s possible with KFC’s present to us…
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Kia 30 ‘Foreign’ Cars That Are Made in America
In the global economy, “made in the USA” is a term with some gray area. Many of the world’s most popular overseas automakers, for example, assemble, finish, and ship their…
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LFO62/istockphoto 50 Classic Albums Turning 50 Years Old
Was 1971 the best year for rock ’n’ roll ever? That’s what some critics and fans argue — and with good reason. Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and The Who…
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svetikd/istockphoto 38 Cheap or Free Family Traditions for the Holidays
The holidays are a time to give thanks, appreciate what you have, and (if the pandemic allows this year) spend time with loved ones. Creating and participating in family traditions…
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Burger King Company LLC. Burger King is Offering Whoppers for 37 Cents — Here’s How to Get One
It’s the Whopper’s 64th birthday, and we all get to celebrate at Burger King. Related: Which Iconic Food Was Launched the Year You Were Born? The restaurant is selling Whoppers for…
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Dollar General Dollar General Goes Upscale With Surprising New Chain
Many retailers struggled during the pandemic, but not Dollar General. The discounter opened a staggering 1,000 new stores last year, and it didn’t stop there: It also quietly launched a…
