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kali9/istockphoto 13 Recession-Proof Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree, According to Experts
The world is shifting rapidly right now — and it can be hard to feel secure in an industry that is on the decline or considered “whipped cream” in a down economy. It’s daunting to juggle personal finances and the…
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SERSOL/istockphoto 7 Fast-Food Chains That Use Frozen Beef
Fast food, as the name suggests, is all about speed and consistency, and for many chains, that means frozen beef. While some fast-food chains use fresh beef as a selling point, frozen patties don’t necessarily mean lower quality. Freezing helps…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto 8 Things You Should Never Buy at Aldi, According to Customers
Aldi has made a name for itself as a no-frills discount grocery chain that isn’t afraid to cut corners to save money — and for the most part, shoppers are willing to compromise because prices are so low. But consumers…
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400tmax/istockphoto Starbucks Is Closing or Converting Pickup-Only Stores. Here’s the Full List
If you’ve ever picked up a lukewarm flat white in a Starbucks that felt more like a hallway than a café, you probably won’t be shocked by this news. The company plans to eliminate its pickup-only concept. Dozens of Starbucks’…
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GaudiLab/istockphoto 6 Restaurant Menu Tricks That Could Cost You Money
Yes, restaurants exist to serve food, but to do that, they need to make money. At the end of the day, this is the primary objective for any restaurant. To do so requires great food and excellent service, but some…
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tashka2000/istockphoto 7 Delicious and Creative Recipes for National Avocado Day
A loving husband took to Reddit in search of the best avocado recipes to make for his pregnant wife, who developed a strong affinity for avocados. The thread of recommendations took off, and Redditors offered plenty of creative recipes that…
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TennesseePhotographer/istockphoto 119 JCPenney Stores in 35 States Sold in Nearly $1 Billion Deal. See Full List
JCPenney is unloading 119 store properties in a $947 million deal — but not because it’s shutting them down. The retailer handed off its real estate years ago when it filed for…
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NicolasMcComber/istockphoto 11 Things You Should Never Do When Booking a Flight
While we tend to associate traveling and going on vacation with hefty expenses, it doesn’t always have to be that way. With a combination of thoughtful planning and a few…
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u/CincoDeMayoFan via Reddit.com 15 Foods Middle-Class Families Ate in the 1960s
In the 1960s, cooking at home got a whole lot easier. Thanks to the explosion of convenient and pre-packaged foods and the new accessibility of kitchen appliances, it was easier…
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Nordstrom Rack by Tony Webster (CC BY) Nordstrom Rack Opening New Stores in 5 States. See Full List
Nordstrom Rack, the offshoot of the popular department store, has been opening a ton of locations lately, despite falling profits. After opening over 20 stores last year, there are plenty…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto USPS Closing Locations Around the Country. Here’s Where
Having a post office nearby is one of life’s little conveniences many of us take for granted. It’s a place to go when you have packages to ship, stamps to…
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Tim Boyle/Getty Images Costco Implements Strict New Free Sample Policy
There are all kinds of things to love about shopping at Costco, including the reasonable prices, generous return policy, and grabbing a $1.50 hot dog combo on the way out.…
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GMVozd/istockphoto 18 Vegetable Casseroles Your Family Will Actually Like
Getting your recommended daily dose of vegetables can be hard, whether you’re a picky 5-year-old or just a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. But if you bake your vegetables into the…
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FotoSoyuz/Getty Images 13 Vintage Photos of Low-Budget Weddings in the ‘60s and ‘70s
Weddings were typically less of a to-do back in the day for most people, that’s for sure. Before it was an Instagram contest to get the most likes, people would…
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DanHenson1/istockphoto Where to Get Delicious Pizza in Every State
Pizza is taken seriously in the United States, where the question of which place boasts the best pie is the subject of heated debate. Every state, city, and even restaurant has…
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Gino B. / Yelp Best National Chicken Wing Day Deals From Popular Chains
Summer is filled with silly food “holidays,” but we’re not complaining because they usually come with great deals from fast food and chain restaurants. This time, it’s National Chicken Wing…
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Edwin Tan/istockphoto 20 Things People Regret Doing (or Not Doing) When They Were Younger
Some regrets come with age, and some come with experience Best Advice from Seniors to Millennials . Here are a few that might ring a bell or, if you’re young enough,…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 7 Kinds of Buffalo Wing Sauce and This Was the Best
Are chicken wings on special at your local supermarket? Trying to figure out what kind of dip to make for an upcoming party? There are a lot of reasons you…
