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Lajst / istockphoto Spring Break Road Trip Coming Up? Buckle Up: Higher Gas Prices Are Likely Coming
With the conflict in Iran, information is swirling that gas prices might be directly impacted, just in time for Spring Break travels.
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images / sanfel/istockphoto Here We Go Again: Sweeping Layoffs Hit Several Major U.S. Companies This Year
Take a look at our list of ongoing 2026 layoffs at well-known U.S. companies including Amazon, Citi, UPS, and more.
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ProfessorHillbilly via Reddit.com ‘Perhaps He Needs To Rehearse Eating’: Even the McDonald’s CEO Can’t Stomach Their Burgers
A cringe viral video starring the McDonald’s CEO is all the proof you need that heads of global corporations are not like everyone else.
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©TripAdvisor IHOP Is Giving Away Free Pancakes on March 3 — and There’s No Catch
Did someone say free pancakes? IHOP is giving away free short stacks on March 3 for National Pancake Day with no minimum purchase.
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Brielle Patton, D3 Studio Doritos Protein Chips Are Coming — and They’re Actually Cheaper Than Quest
Protein snacks are all the rage, and Doritos is cashing in. The brand is rolling out Doritos protein chips, rivaling the cost of competitor Quest.
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demaerre / iStock Is AI Actually Taking Over Our Jobs? Here’s What the Data Shows
Is AI taking over jobs, or are companies cutting workers in anticipation of automation that hasn’t fully delivered yet? Here’s what the data indicates.
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©Tripadvisor Famous Fried Chicken Spots Not Worth Visiting (and Where to Go Instead)
Some famous fried chicken spots draw huge lines, but not all are worth it. Here’s where to skip the hype and find better fried chicken instead.
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Cheapism / ChatGPT These are the 3 Affordability Issues Worrying Americans the Most
A new study from the Pew Research Center highlights the affordability issues worrying Americans, including — you guessed it — groceries.
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Cheapism/ChatGPT Remember Coupons? Here’s Why Those Little Pieces of Paper Are Nearly Extinct
Coupons were once everywhere, but they’re quickly disappearing. Here are eight key reasons why couponing isn’t what it used to be.
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Two Rows of Boxes of The ShamWow From a TV Infomercial for Sale in a Store by Anirudh Koul (CC BY-NC) 17 Retro Infomercial Products That Were Hard to Resist
From must-have kitchen gadgets to over-the-top toys, these retro infomercial products had us dialing fast before influencers ever existed.
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Chick-fil-A 7 Fast Food Chains That Use Real, High-Quality Chicken
These fast-food chains with real chicken stand out for serving high-quality poultry made with better ingredients and no mystery meat.
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Hispanolistic/istockphoto 18 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
Learn how to spot common plumber scams, avoid costly plumbing ripoffs, and protect yourself from lies that can quickly drain your wallet.
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Cheapism; Pernellevoyage / TripAdvisor; Cherie P / TripAdvisor; Brian_in_Reno / TripAdvisor 11 Historic Route 66 Gas Stations Worth a Pit Stop
From restored landmarks to museum-worthy stops, these historic Route 66 gas stations deliver classic Americana and are well worth a pit stop.
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Everything You Should — and Shouldn’t — Order on the Burger King Breakfast Menu
We tried every Burger King breakfast sandwich and burrito to rank the best and worst menu items — and yes, some disappoint badly.
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Papa Johns Closing Hundreds of Locations, and Everyone ‘Saw This Coming’
Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations over the next two years amid financial struggles — and no one is surprised.
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Jeff Manes/istockphoto Sub-6% Mortgage Rates Are Back. Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
The average 30-year mortgage rates has fallen to 5.98%, yet home sales remain weak, as home turnover is at a 30-year low.
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Ryan F. / Yelp The Most Delicious Cheap Sandwich in Every State
We found the best cheap sandwich in every state, all under $20. From deli classics to fried chicken favorites, find your next budget-friendly bite.
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Cheapism / ChatGPT Travel Booking Scams Can Ruin Your Vacation. Here’s How to Get Ahead of Them
Travel booking scams are on the rise. Learn the most common tactics fraudsters use and how to protect your reservations, money, and vacation.
