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Cheapism / Chili’s Here’s Where Veterans Can Get Free Meals and Discounts on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and restaurants and coffee shops around the country are saluting those who served with free coffee, meals, and other tasty items. Here are a few worth checking out if you’ve served our country in the…
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Starbucks.com Starbucks’ Holiday Menu Is Back with New Treats — See the Full Lineup
Move over, Pumpkin Spice Latte. The most wonderful time of the year is here. Starting November 7, Starbucks is decking the menu with all things merry, according to the coffee chain’s press release. This year’s lineup features a joyful return…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Reasons Why People Hate Their Refrigerators
Maybe you love your fridge or (more likely) don’t think about it much. Consider yourself lucky. More than a few people (some of whom work here) hate their refrigerators with the white-hot rage of a thousand suns. Here are a…
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Cheapism / iStock Beloved Grocery Chain Stop & Shop Shutting Down Locations in Multiple States
Bad news for anybody who loves to get their groceries at Stop & Shop: Your location might be shutting its doors soon. With dozens of stores closing down, it may seem like things aren’t going so well in Stop &…
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Dine Brands Applebee’s and IHOP Mashup Restaurant Opening in Texas, More U.S. Locations on the Way
What do you get when you cross an Applebee’s with an IHOP? You get the unique restaurant mashup that’s opening soon in Texas. It’s a new-to-the-U.S. concept by Dine Brands, the company that owns both chains. Both restaurants are housed…
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Lisa-Blue/istockphoto / haveseen/istockphoto 10 States Where People Are Most Concerned About Their Finances
In a country as large as the United States, the experience of one American is different than another. One person might live near the beach, another in the mountains, and a third in a large urban sprawl. And that’s never…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Daily Financial Woes That Can Stress You Out
They say that money doesn’t buy happiness, but not having money can cause a lot of stress. In fact, financial stress is one of the biggest causes of mental health…
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Geln F. / Yelp / RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto American Freight Stores Shutting Down Nationwide as Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
Another day, another business bankruptcy. This time it’s the parent company of a number of stores you’re probably familiar with, including American Freight, Pet Supplies Plus, and Vitamin Shoppe. Here’s…
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Cheapism / iStock Listeria Risk Prompts Cheese Recall at Aldi, Market Basket, and More
Another day, another product falls victim to listeria concerns with a cheese recall at major retailers, including Aldi and Market Basket. This time several varieties of brie are on the…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Clever Passive Income Ideas to Help You Make Money Every Day
Looking for a little extra dough each month? It might not require getting a second job. Here are a few ways to make passive income, some with relatively little effort.…
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Charnchai/istockphoto States Where the Most Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
The Great Resignation isn’t over. While tens of millions left their jobs during the pandemic, the labor market appears to be coming off the boil slowly as recession fears have convinced…
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Pizza to the Polls Long Lines to Vote? Nonprofit ‘Pizza to the Polls’ Has Sent 10,000 Pies to Waiting Voters
Forget about partisan politics for a minute. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that exercising your right to vote is important. That’s why you might be…
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Cheapism / iStock Size Matters: Subway Finally Being Sued for Skimpy Sandwiches
When was the last time you got a sandwich from Subway and thought, ‘Gosh, this sub is so big and meaty!’? That’s definitely never happened to us, and it apparently…
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Cheapism / iStock Wendy’s Is Closing 140 Locations by the End of the Year
Wendy’s has announced plans to shutter 140 underperforming restaurants by the end of 2024, on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. This isn’t necessarily bad…
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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s Official: TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy
TGI Fridays, the cultural touchstone of American casual dining that has served customers mozzarella sticks and bottomless fries for over half a century, filed for bankruptcy on Saturday, joining the…
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©TripAdvisor The Most Popular Fast-Food Chicken Nuggets in Your State
As Americans, we love our nuggets. And when we love something, we have strong opinions about anybody who would talk trash about it. So put your dukes up, because it’s…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Easy Hacks to Help Save Money Every Day
Even though inflation has slowed from its post-pandemic heights, consumers are still looking for ways to save on everyday items. And unless you’re a frugal expert, there may be tons…
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SeventyFour/istockphoto 15 People Who Got Banned From Places for Unusual Reasons
Ever been kicked out of a place for life? It’s kind of a cool thing to brag about — depending on the reason. There are tons who have, it turns…