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jmoor17/istockphoto You Can Join Sam’s Club for Under $10 Right Now
As July Fourth nears, many retailers are rolling out big sales to entice shoppers. For its part, Sam’s Club is offering huge savings on items such as grills, coolers, and gazebos. The retailer is doing more than offering products at…
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Tim Y. / Yelp Costco Sued Over Rotisserie Chickens
You know those coveted $4.99 rotisserie chickens that shoppers flock to at Costco? Two shareholders are suing the retailer for mistreating the chickens before they were seasoned and spinning. The lawsuit alleges that the animals are bred so large they…
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wundervisuals/istockphoto Best Road Trip Apps to Help Plan and Save on Your Vacation
There’s nothing more American than throwing a cooler in your car and hitting the open road. But whether it’s finding cheap gas or navigating the interstate, road tripping isn’t always easy or affordable. Don’t let that stop you — we’ve…
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Robert Przybysz/shutterstock First Aid Myths You Should Always Ignore
It’s important to know how to identify and treat minor accidents and injuries, but common knowledge in first aid isn’t immune to myths — most of which have circulated for decades. While some myths are harmless, others can cause further…
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nicolamargaret/istockphoto Things You Didn’t Know About the Summer Solstice
So you’ve heard of the summer solstice but you’re still not sure what it’s about? Read on for some facts and trivia about how the arrival of summer is — and has long been — celebrated in history, mythology, pop…
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Costco by Mike Mozart (CC BY) 12 Ways to Save This Summer at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s
When shoppers think of the savings found at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s Wholesale Club, food and paper goods likely spring to mind. But the warehouse clubs offer deals on many more products, including some seasonal items. Popsicles, meat for…
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DNY59/istockphoto 45 Best Homemade Pancake Recipes
Start with the classic pancake and experiment beyond buttermilk, get fancy with stuffed variations or have a sweet time with S’mores and more.
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Maskot/Getty Images 20 Smart Tips to Get Your Dream Job
Whether because there was a “resignation” during the pandemic or some other reason, the job market is hot in 2022, with historic levels of open positions and many employers going…
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Different_Brian/istockphoto The Most Influential Cars of the 1960s
Muscle cars took the U.S. automobile industry by storm during the 1960s, with every automaker from Ford to Chevrolet launching models to compete with each other. The ’60s also saw…
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Starlink © Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches RV Internet Service; Cruise Line Signals an Interest
If the open road is calling but you need to stay connected, take note: SpaceX has launched a new service that will bring roaming internet coverage to anyone living their…
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500/istockphoto This Is the Best Sushi Restaurant in Your State
Discover the best sushi restaurant in every state, from traditional omakase spots to creative sushi bars loved by locals and critics.
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AshleyWiley/istockphoto The Best Lakes in All 50 States
Even in land-locked states there are plenty of inexpensive spots for swimming, boating, and other aquatic adventures, and not all are crowd magnets. Here are some of the top lakes…
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The Brig Niagara under full sail, off of South Bass Island, Ohio on Lake Erie. by Lance Woodworth (CC BY) 28 Historic Ships That You Can Actually Sail Aboard
There’s a romance and adventurousness to old-time sailing you just don’t get from chic modern cruise liners. Thankfully, the travel industry provides plenty of opportunities to recreate and learn about…
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adamkaz/istockphoto The Greatest Baseball Movies of All Time, According to Critics
Major League Baseball has been around for almost 150 years — founded even before the first film was ever made. From the beer and hotdogs to the comradery in the…
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rebelml/istockphoto Best Cities and Worst Cities for a Staycation
As gas prices continue soaring and inflation keeps getting pumped up, many of us are reevaluating our travel plans for the summer — opting for staycations over vacations. But which…
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slobo/istockphoto Hurry, Costco Shoppers: These ‘Hot Buys’ End June 19
As the weather is heating up across the country, so too are the deals at Costco. June 11-19, members can save a ton on everything from the iPad Mini to…
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AsiaVision/istockphoto 8 Meal Kits and Delivery Services to Get You Out of Your Dinner Rut
Tired of the same-old, same-old when it comes to what you’re eating these days? There may be a solution to the well-worn rut you’re in. We scoped out companies that…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto The 20 Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
Times are tough for first-time homebuyers. They’re facing skyrocketing prices and rising interest rates, and they don’t have equity to make competitive offers in a fast-and-furious buying market. The median…
