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Xsandra/istockphoto Costco’s Food Court Has a New Drink (and We Don’t Mean Coke)
A stop at the food court to score a $1.50 hot dog combo or a slice of pepperoni pizza is a Costco shopping trip necessity. It’s a super cheap and filling meal that even the kids will love. Whenever there’s…
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Credit:Prostock-Studio/istockphoto / Cheapism FDA Updates Walmart Broccoli Recall to ‘Deadly’ Risk
Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart in 20 states are now under a Class I recall, the highest-risk level issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Here is everything you need to know.…
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Motortion/istockphoto These States Are the Best at Teaching Personal Finance to Students
With just 15% of Americans enrolled in defined benefit plans run by their employers, it’s necessary for Americans to get better educated on personal finance. All states promote financial literacy, though some do a better job of this than others.…
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Candice Bell/istockphoto 11 Unexpected Vanilla Ice Cream Toppings That Are Surprisingly Delicious
Vanilla ice cream may be a safe, if bland option, but all the magnificent ways you can dress it up are far from bland. This flavor is a canvas, and your pantry is your paintbrush. You may have plenty of…
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Grigorev_Vladimir/istockphoto 17 Easy DIY Projects That Save Real Money
It’s no secret that it’s always easier to “just call somebody,” but for many home maintenance issues, it may be cheaper to do it yourself. While there are certainly some more complicated repairs and tasks best left to the pros,…
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Halfpoint/istockphoto 27 Signs You’re Too Frugal
No one wants to end up short on funds in their golden years and be forced to scrimp and save, but sometimes being frugal errs on the side of being … well, let’s just say, a bit obsessive. You’ve likely…
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Juanmonino / istockphoto Every Panda Express Dish, Ranked
The first thing you notice when you step into a Panda Express is the aroma, bold and in your face. If you’re lucky enough to get in line without much…
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Tom Kelley Archive/istockphoto 11 Once-Essential Job Skills That Are Now Obsolete
The workforce is always evolving, and it’s nothing new. Just like there is no longer a demand for human alarms or rat catchers — which once was a thing —…
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ANGELA WEISS/Getty Images CVS Will Allow Customers to Unlock Those Anti-Theft Product Cases, But There’s a Catch
If you ever shop at pharmacies, you’ve definitely run into shelves that are more like lockboxes. Stores install locking systems like these to deter theft of high-priced items like razors…
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Kseniia Soloveva/istockphoto Vegetarian? Gluten-Free? Here’s How Much Your Diet Affects Your Grocery Prices
If you’ve ever thought about changing your eating habits, there’s more than just the practice of eating differently to keep in mind. To shop on a certain type of diet…
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JackF/istockphoto 14 Easy Comfort Food Recipes For Cold Days
The dead of winter calls for meals that are hearty and comforting. In an ideal world, you would have all day to simmer a stew or braise some beef, but…
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Ekaterina79/istockphoto / Cheapism FDA Upgrades Lay’s Classic Chips Recall to Deadliest Classification
A Class I recall, the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level, has been issued for more than six thousand bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. The FDA issued the…
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M-Production/istockphoto 18 Things You Should Never Do in the Shower
A hot shower is such a sacred part of our daily routine that many of us tend to lather up on autopilot, even if just to relax. But that doesn’t…
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andresr/istockphoto 13 Easy Ways to Redecorate Your Home Without Spending a Fortune
Decorating your home shouldn’t require you to take out a second mortgage on your home! With these budget-friendly decorating ideas, you’ll save money while making your house look like a…
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Olga Drach/istockphoto Public Health Alert: Frozen Chicken Nuggets May Contain ‘Bone Fragments’
Chicken nuggets are a freezer staple. They’re an easy snack or part of a meal that takes almost no effort, something parents especially appreciate. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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slobo/istockphoto This State Has the Most Costco Warehouses — By Far
Costco is a $242 billion retail machine built on bulk deals, cheap hot dogs, rotisserie chickens, and membership fees that print money. Founded in Seattle in 1983, it has grown…
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ahirao_photo/istockphoto 6 Restaurant Chains That Cook Their Fries in Beef Tallow
Though it might seem obvious that french fries are vegetarian, that’s not always the case. McDonald’s infamously used to cook its fries in beef tallow, for example, before the chain…
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dragana991/istockphoto The Most Popular Grocery Store in America Is Not What You’d Think
Grocery shopping is an errand that can either make or break your day — especially depending on which store you go to. While some stores make the experience smooth, others…