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Governor Pat Quinn takes the Ice Bucket Challenge in Chicago, IL—August 16, 2014 by Pat Quinn (CC BY-NC-ND) The Hottest Trends Every Year of the Past Decade
Every decade has its trends, and the 2010s were no different. From mobile games that spawned franchises to crazy weight-loss methods, some of the trends of the last decade will endure and others are already regrettable memories. Here’s a look…
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Scott Olson / Getty Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi: Which Is Cheaper for Groceries?
In This Article: Store-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi Dairy Produce Meat Condiments Frozen Foods Pantry (Grains, Canned Goods, Snacks) Beverages Name-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart Store-Brand Quality Shopping Experience Savings & Loyalty Programs Selection Cheapism surveyed…
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Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Rovio 20 Ridiculous Things Americans Obsessed About 10 Years Ago
From the frustrating ending of the TV show “Lost” and introduction to all things “Jersey Shore” to playing “Angry Birds” and hearing the sound of the vuvuzela, the start of the decade in 2010 was one for the books —…
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images Shop These Favorite Walmart Products of 2019
Walmart aims to be the low-price leader on everything in its cavernous stores, and it has been battling Amazon online by offering free two-day shipping on millions of items. One of the linchpins of its success: its many bargain-priced store…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images Companies That Have Changed the Way We Live Over the Past Decade
The past decade has brought about tremendous change in our daily lives thanks to the evolution of technology and companies launching apps and products designed to help us with even the most mundane of tasks, from ordering take-out food (who…
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manonallard/istockphoto The 12 Best and Worst Return Policies at Popular Stores
Ever decided that it’s less of a hassle to keep an unwanted purchase than it is to try and return it? You’re not alone. More than half of us have done that, according to a Marist poll. To make your…
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kajakiki/istockphoto 33 Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes to Feed a Crowd
The holidays are busy for everyone. If you’re having guests over, one way to save time and effort is to utilize your slow cooker as much as possible. Most crock…
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Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg 27 Companies That Closed Stores in 2019
If you thought last year was the low point for bricks-and-mortar retailers, think again. Sadly, 2019 proved to be exponentially more brutal, and Coresight Research predicts the number of store…
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RudyBalasko/istockphoto The Most-Visited Tourist Destinations of the Past Decade
In the global popularity contest of destinations vying for visitors, there’s been one consistent favorite for nearly all of the past decade: France, the most visited country in the world…
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TriggerPhoto/istockphoto Free Holiday Shipping: How Much You Have to Spend at Your Favorite Stores
No one likes to pay for shipping, and this holiday season, you won’t have to pay at many of the most popular retailers. Some are offering free shipping on all…
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Jeremy Selwyn – WPA Pool/Getty Images 23 Household Names Who Were Nobodies 10 Years Ago
It only takes a moment to become famous, but most stars dubbed “overnight sensations” have been working for years to get to their breakthrough — people just hadn’t heard of…
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cobraphoto/istockphoto You’ll Never Believe How Many Calories Are in These Popular Holiday Dishes
It’s no secret holiday meals are loaded with calories, not to mention sodium and excessive amounts of fat. The typical holiday dinner may have as much as 4,500 calories, so…
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Bill Oxford/istockphoto The Biggest Wastes of Money in 2019
Everyone makes questionable financial choices. But most individuals’ money mistakes are chump change compared with the waste, fraud, and just plain dumb decisions made on a larger scale by private…
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GMVozd/istockphoto 21 Healthy Meal Hacks for the Holidays
For many, the holidays are the best time of year. The parties, the presents, the festive family gatherings — there’s so much to love. But for better or worse, all…
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images 25 Walmart Holiday Gift Bargains
It’s not too early to start tackling that gift list. Walmart — along with warehouse-club rival Costco — remains one of the best places to do it on the cheap,…
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Carlo107/istockphoto 10 Cheap Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Winter
Winter weather isn’t just chilly — it’s often downright arid. The harsh weather conditions and low humidity can strip skin of moisture, rendering it dry, scaly, and itchy. Resist the…
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Jetlinerimages/istockphoto 50 Money-Saving Tips for Holiday Travel
Traveling here, there, and yon over the holidays need not leave you insolvent — or stress you out. There are workarounds galore that savvy travelers can use to find huge…
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Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images 24 Famous People You Probably Didn’t Know Were Diabetic
More than 30 million Americans live with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes — which is entirely preventable, but is by far the more common. Although there are certain…
