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Kelly S. / Yelp The Best Mexican Restaurant in Every State
Sure, Chipotle always works in a pinch, but if you’re traveling across the country and you’re craving Mexican food, there’s usually a better option. Don’t believe us? Take a look at these restaurants in each state (plus Washington D.C. because…
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Oleksii Spesyvtsev/istockphoto Scammers Are Targeting Your Phone. Here’s What To Watch For.
Thousands of people are bilked every year by criminals who enter the lives of their victims through their telephones. AARP once found that about half of all mobile calls were fraudulent, and that the problem was worsening. Fraudulent landline calls are…
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Dean C./Yelp Beloved Canadian Foods Every American Should Try
Our neighbors to the south get all the love when it comes to food, but it’s time to bypass the burritos and find out what Canada has to offer that will tempt our taste buds. (Hint: It’s a lot more…
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damircudic/istockphoto 12 Bucket-List Cruises for Seniors and Retirees
The explosion of cruise ship companies has coincided with the golden years of baby boomers, once the largest demographic cohort ever. Seniors and retirees who have saved and prepared for retirement are among the biggest patrons of cruises, enjoying the…
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Nicholas G. / Yelp The Unhealthiest Fast-Food Fries, Ranked
Nothing — absolutely nothing — is wrong with a good serving of fries. In fact, there isn’t a person alive with functioning taste buds who doesn’t enjoy them. They may be delicious, but nutritionally, fries are rarely a smart choice…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Red Robin Burger Chain Considers Closing 70 Locations
Red Robin is the latest restaurant chain feeling the squeeze of the economy and is making big changes to stay afloat. Here is everything you need to know: Up to 70 Locations Could Close The Washington-born gourmet burger chain announced…
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racorn/shutterstock 10 Cheap Ways to Stay Warm Without Turning up the Heat
Almost half of your electricity bill comes from running AC and heat, and when winter gets cold, it’s hard not to spend a fortune. There’s a foolproof way to stay…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism The Best (and Worst) Fast-Food Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
Fried chicken on a bun isn’t exactly new, but it reached trendy heights in 2019 when Popeye’s released a chicken sandwich that became a viral sensation. Since then, other fast-food…
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RapidEye/istockphoto Frugal Shoppers Share Their Best $10-or-Less Purchases
The joy you get from a worthwhile purchase is immense, but when you score a great price on top of it? That’s a special kind of bliss. In a recent…
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Hulton Archive / Stringer / Archive Photos / Getty Images CC Products Your Grandparents Swore By That Are Still Worth Buying
Modern households have plenty of new items and products that didn’t exist 10 years ago, and some might not still exist 10 years from now. But other brands and products have…
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MarioGuti/istockphoto 11 Foods You Should Never Cook in an Air Fryer
From TikTok food hacks to online recipes, cooking with an air fryer seems to be all the rage nowadays. While the convenient and sleek-looking kitchen gadget can make many foods…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Where to Catch Fast-Food Fish Sandwiches and Seafood This Lent
The season leading up to Easter means eating more seafood for a lot of people, whether they’re religious or not. Fast-food chains, always eager to please, release new fish sandwiches…
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Marko Jan/istockphoto Best Things to Buy from Trader Joe’s if You Live Alone
Grocery shopping when you live alone can be quite a hassle; it always feels hard to cost-effectively shop for one person. The good news is that there are few grocery…
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Turnagain Arm Pit BBQ/yelp Where to Find the Best Barbecue in Every State
While the South is known for exceptional barbecue and countless regional styles of smoked meats, superb barbecue can be found across the United States. Many smoke shacks and pitmasters in…
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Daniel de la Hoz/Istockphoto 16 Eggless Breakfast Recipes For When Eggs Are a Luxury
The price of eggs is soaring because of avian flu, and experts don’t believe there will be relief any time soon. For many people, that puts a big hole in…
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u/DiosMioMan2 via Reddit.com 13 Foods Every ‘70s Kids Had In Their Lunchbox
If it was packed, you ate it, preservatives be damned. That was pretty much the ethos of the ’70s lunchbox. Times have changed, all right—now lunchboxes come with insulated compartments,…
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Lynne Mitchell/istockphoto 13 New Orleans Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras
Just because you can’t make it to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras this year, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the festivities — and food — of the Big Easy…
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Photoservice/istockphoto Fun Mardi Gras Facts That You Didn’t Know
“Let the good times roll!” is the official approach to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. There’s much more to this annual tradition than partying. Read on for our sampling of…