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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Sam’s Club Gyro Kit Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
Is anything safe to eat at the grocery store anymore? The latest recall affects a popular gyro meal kit, according to a recall notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here’s what we know, including how to get a…
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taikrixel/istockphoto Furniture and Home Decor You Should Never Buy New
Shopping for new furniture or decor for your home? Sometimes it’s better to shop secondhand rather than new. Used items can cost less and add an interesting decor element to your home. Why Buy Secondhand? Let’s start with the environment.…
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Liubomyr Vorona/istockphoto Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Shoppers Over $20 Billion This Holiday Season
If shopping for the holidays seems more expensive this year, blame credit card “swipe fees.” This is what credit card companies charge stores when you use credit cards — and you can bet that fee gets passed down to you…
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Clever Hacks / YouTube 10 Clever Uses for an Empty Paper Towel Roll
Though things like paper towel rolls are easily disposed of, there are a surprising number of reasons to keep ‘em. Unsure why you’d ever do something like that? Here are 10 reasons to hang on to those extra paper towel…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images Nearly One-Third of U.S. Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010
If you’ve had a problem filling a prescription lately, this might be the reason. There’s been some bad news in the world of pharmacies of late. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Southern California and…
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VTT Studio/istockphoto 15 Foods You Should Buy When They’re on Sale
Groceries are eating up more than just your time — about $270 per week for the average American household. That’s $1,080 a month or a gut-punching $14,051 a year. Yikes. But before you start skipping meals, shop smart and save…
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Tom_Young67/istockphoto Stoli Vodka Makers File for Bankruptcy — Here’s What It Means for Vodka Drinkers
A beloved brand of vodka is on the rocks (and we don’t mean the beverage itself). Last week Stoli Group USA, the American subsidiary of Stoli Group which produces the…
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LordHenriVoton/istockphoto More Than Half of Shoppers Feel Pressured to Overspend for the Holidays, Survey Says
You’re not the only one feeling stressed out about holiday shopping. A survey by Talker Research found that 56% feel pressure to spend money during the holidays — whether or…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Amazon Offers $25 Flights Home for Christmas — But Only for Some Prime Members
Going home for the holidays is something that some people hope for, but can’t always afford. Traveling is expensive, so many young people and college students don’t make the trip…
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MarianVejcik/istockphoto Tips and Tricks to Make Winter Travel Easier
There are many reasons to set out on a winter trip: Maybe you’re heading for a ski resort, chasing elusive sightings of the aurora borealis, saving money with off-season travel,…
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fcafotodigital/istockphoto 15 Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies To Bake This Holiday Season
Christmas cookies abound during the holiday season, but for those who have celiac disease, a gluten allergy, or a gluten intolerance, navigating sugar cookies and gingerbread men can be a…
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Johannes Simon/Getty Images McDonald’s Is Bringing Back the Snack Wrap, A Discontinued Cult Favorite
Update: McDonald’s Discontinued Snack Wraps Are Returning to the Menu in July Although much was made about McDonald’s winnowing down its menu during the pandemic, it’s almost 2025 — and McDonald’s…
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temptationsbytaratesher / YouTube Over 1 Million Oven Gloves Recalled Over Burn Risk — Here’s What to Know
When you buy an oven mitt or heat-proof glove, you expect them to prevent burns. But that’s not the case with one brand of oven gloves that’s been on sale…
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Onfokus/istockphoto The Worst Cities for Package Theft in 2024
You better watch out, you better not cry — because porch pirates are coming to town, and it might be your package they’ve got their eyes on. According to the annual…
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images Chipotle Just Raised Its Prices Again to ‘Offset Inflation’
There are few restaurants of any variety as beloved as Chipotle in this country, and value is a big reason for a lot of people. That might be changing soon,…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism How to Get Free Wendy’s Frostys for All of 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Christmas trees are shining, carolers are singing, everyone’s buying presents, and Wendy’s Frosty key tags are back again. The annual sale is…
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Chi-Chi’s by Nicholas Eckhart/ Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA) Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurant Is Back From the Dead After 20 Years
Do you have fond memories of chowing down on crunchy tacos and endless chips and salsa at Chi-Chi’s? It was a beloved part of American life in the 1980s and…
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TikTok / Jill_InspiredByDesign / iStock Olive Garden Responds to Mysterious Print Found on Breadstick: ‘We Are Concerned About This’
Sometimes we get a shock when we see the total on the bill when we go out to eat. Sometimes we’re surprised by the food that’s been served (good or…